Not every charity ride, poker run, memorial ride, etc. is managed the same. (Shameless plug inserted here . . . ) The charity ride I help to manage "The Helping Hands Charity Ride" is just that, a ride. I try to map out a 100 to 125 mile route, which the riders self manage. No bar stops. Once you sign in you can go out and ride at your own pace or ride with a group of friends. And we still work in a poker draw, 50/50, auction and meal at the end. Don't judge every ride just based on this one experience. Now don't forget to join our ride on Sunday, 9/30/12! Facebook event page link.