Motorcycles, Classic Cars, Classic Music and Classic Fun!!

The weekend of August 20^th and 21^st is shaping up to be one of the high points of Summer 2011. Early Saturday morning, the street in front of the Royal Canadian Legion (11^th Ave, soon to be "Veterans Way") will be blocked in preparation of the "2011 Rocky Mountain Cruisers Cruise In" slated to run from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The Regular Meat Draw will be at 5:00 and BBQ Steaks will be available on a first come first served basis starting at 6:00 PM.

Live music featuring "Maritime Kitchen Party" will be starting at 6:30. Great Classic Rock with a Celtic Flavor to get your toe tapping and the dance floor bouncing. Good Food, Good Music, Good People, Good Fun!! How can you go wrong?

Saturdays activities will include a multitude of shiny cars, trucks and motorcycles to "Wow" your socks off. Select Vendors will be set up to entice you with their wares. A BBQ will be running most of the afternoon as well as Ice Cream and frozen treats to cool you off. Speaking of cooling off, the Legion lounge will be open at 11:00 if you need to escape the heat for a refreshment.

The Rocky Mountain Cruisers is a recognized Chapter of The Vintage Car Club of Canada and have been having "Cruise In's" in Golden for over 25 years. The car shows were held for years in Downtown Golden and also at the Golden Airport. The last couple of "Show & Shines"  have been held at the Arena.

Sunday morning at 9:00 AM motorcycle riders and passengers from all over will meet at Meyhem Motorsports for The 4th Annual Golden Triangle Memorial Poker Run . There will be coffee and snacks availible for the riders and passengers while they register and receive the 1^st card.

The Run leaves at 10:00 for Lake Louise, a rest stop and the 2^nd card. The Poker Run Route follows the Trans Canada Hwy to Castle Junction and then down Hwy 93 to Radium, for the 3^rd card and lunch.

After lunch, the stage is set for an afternoon ride down Hwy 95 to Parson and the 4^th card. The 5^th and last card is waiting at The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #122 along with cold refreshments.

Once everyone has had a chance to relax with a thirst quencher and a snack, The winning hands will be announced. 50/50 draws and door prizes will ensure you have a chance to win even if your poker hand does not.

The prizes this year are going to be impressive. 1/2 of the entry fee will be divided up between the 3 highest poker hands. The other 1/2 of the entry fee will be donated to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #122 to help the legion help the community. In addition to the high hand prizes there will be several door prizes ranging from T-Shirts to Full Day Rafting Trips.

History of The Annual Golden Triangle Memorial Poker Run

The Annual Golden Triangle Poker Run was started by Bryan Englehart 4 years ago. Bryan was a rider that said "We should have a Local Poker Run !" and then organized it. Bryan did everything the first 2 years with only his wife Janice to help.

In 2010 The Royal Canadian Legion and Mayhem Motorsports pitched in to help Bryan with the details of the Run but the cards were still dealt by Bryan.

Bryan passed away suddenly, this spring while we were in the midst of planning this years Poker Run.  It is fitting to dedicate The Annual Golden Triangle Poker Run to the memory of the Poker Run founder, Golden Resident, Legion Comrade, fellow rider and friend, Bryan Englehart .... Ride with the Wind !