5th Annual Prairie Poker Ride

Well, finally spring is making it's introduction here in Idaho, and well to be honest I've been in hiatus or maybe it was hibernation and can't remember, Well, somehow I got coaxed into doing this ride again so I changed up about half the route and managed to keep everyone guessing Route is longer this year than in past rides, come out to around 190 miles with only 30 or so paved.

Turned out to be a good day, as we all met at a local Diner. I personally thought many would bow out as the day started with ominous rain clouds hanging overhead, alas it cleared and everyone who had signed on showed... umm well almost everybody.






Some eat slower than others




We rolled out right on time... 0900

and while I've done this many times I NEVER tire of the magnificent scenery I have in my backyard









Finally we were back on the Oregon Trail, so there was the obligatory historical landmark stop and photo opportunity.




After this point I took almost no pictures but I highlighted the ride into three parts of video clips.. greatly condensed!

OH YEA, perhaps I should include the route





Part One:


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If any of those who rode along please feel free to add you pictures as I didn't take many.


Part II on the way shortly

Here is the highlight of riding up the back side of Bennett Mountain. I'll work on Part III later this week..

Enjoy

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Masterful route planning Sam! Thanks again
-Ben

Taken at Castle Rock.

That's what you were doing up there, Great shot and balance there.

Those videos are looking good, Sam. May is full of kid and wife stuff or we would have been out there with you. Looks like a great time, as usual.

What are you saying about my route planning, Ben?

Back at'cha I'll be seeing you soon up at the HC get together; looking forward to it... it's really grown since it's inception.

I will be riding out on the 15th mostly all dirt to Moscow. I will spend the night at my daughters place and head on over Thurdsay.. see you son.

Sam said something about this ride being good therapy for the Jason Abbott Zeno experience?

Now I'm good for another adventure

OH God that is so friggin funny, good one, and by the way "Thank You" Ben, albiet, I apologize fun the lack of the masochistic element, but I did say level 2.

Hope to see you out with us again soon, you too Jason.

Alright the only other pictures I took from up on Bennett looking north to the Trinity Mountains






and one of me for my challenge shot........ never mind the guy peeing behind me



Still working on Part III video highlight.....

Sam,
Thanks for putting this amazing ride together. The ride was great, the scenery was great and so was the company! Couldnt have asked for a better day.

Mike

Well I think right now I'm a fan of level 2/3, with a smattering of level "masochist"
My techno-geek exterior needs to be muddied up on occasion

Yup, we all need a little of that action once in awhile to remind us we're alive

Got Picture?

Thanks Sam. And sorry about your challenge shot having Mike peeing in it I tried moving the shot, but it just didn't look right. This was clearly the better alternative

Had to change the angle.. Thanks for the shot.

WEll Alrighty, I have finished up the final video highlight of the ride. I just wanted to say it was a very enjoyable ride and to meet new faces of those other gregarious types out there; hope our paths cross again. See you all out there.

Please feel free to add you pictures and comments..


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Sturgis: Oregon Trail style






Holy Trinities!




Sam rallying the troops


S. Fork canyon overlook


Great day

Nice pics and video.
Thanks