Public Guardians LEMC

2024 Public Guardians Poker Run for the Steel Horse Rally

Official Steel Horse Rally Riding Event

Friday, May 3rd, 2024

Registration starts at 10:30 a.m.; Kickstands up/Group Ride at 12:30 p.m.; Last bike in at  4p.m.

Experience this great motorcycle ride for a great cause that features some of the best roads in the area! Proceeds benefit the Steel Horse Rally Inc. charity.

Registration starts at 10:30 a.m.: Registration opens at 10:30 AM at The Barracks at Chaffee which is located in the Fort Chaffee Historic District in Fort Smith at 7300 Ellis Street. We will be set up at CONEX Bar, a new spot in the Fort Chaffee Historic District created out of CONEX shipping containers. Minimum charitable donation of $20 per poker hand sheet.   

Kickstands up at 12:30pm: The group ride is kickstands up at 12:30 p.m.; Last bike in is at 4 p.m.

The route: The route will start at CONEX and head south down 549 and 71 to the Casey's in Mansfield for the first stop.  The ride will continue south on 71 to Highway 28 where it will go west to Heavener, OK.  The second stop will be at the Choctaw Travel Plaza at 505 US-59 in Heavener.  From there, the ride will go north on Highway 59 to Highway 112 in Poteau, OK then north on 112 to the Casey's in Pocola, OK at the intersection of 112 and 271 which will be the 3rd stop. From there, the ride will proceed to downtown Fort Smith to the stage area for the Steel Horse Rally at the corner of Garrison Avenue and 6th Street. Proceeds go to the charities of the Steel Horse Rally and to the Fallen Officers Fund of the Public Guardians. 

Ride ends at the Steel Horse Rally Main Stage Area (corner of 6th St. & Garrison Ave.): Last bike in at 4 p.m.

Prizes: The best hand will win a portion of the proceeds (up to $500). There will also be a prize for the worst hand.  

For more info, visit the event on Facebook: https://fb.me/e/3nckMZ1Xj

The Public Guardians Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club is a non-profit group of Police, Fire, EMS, Veterans, Military and Medical professionals that raise money for public service charities. They are a Public Service/Family-orientated Motorcycle Club and the Fort Smith Chapter is the founding chapter. They do not claim any territory; The city and state rockers on the back of the vest represent the communities and states where they serve. Membership to Public Guardians LEMC is open to all men and woman in a Public Service related professions, active or retired Law Enforcement, Fire Fighters, EMT, Corrections, Military, Veterans, Medical Professionals and select civilians who are 100% law-abiding and enjoy riding. For more information about the organization contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 For a map of route, click here

Arkansas Wine Country

Take a Tasting Tour through Arkansas Wine Country

Just a short ride from the Steel Horse Rally in Fort Smith, Ark., you can visit several Arkansas wineries including Post Winery, Chateau Aux Arc, Wiederkehr Wine Cellars, Mount Bethel Winery and Cowie Wine Cellar & Vineyards. Most vineyards offer wine tastings, tours and more.

 

The Pig Trail

​The Pig Trail (Scenic Hwy 23) is a must-ride for those visiting from out of state. This challenging road offers lots of twisties and hairpin turns. Please ride safely! To get to the Pig Trail take Hwy 64 or Interstate 40 Eastbound to Hwy. 23 North (Ozark Exit). Check out Terra Studios where the Bluebird of Happiness is made. When you reach Hwy 16, you can double back and do the road again, or come back on Hwy 74 to Scenic Hwy 71 past Artist Point (a beautiful place to take photos). Then you can take Hwy 71 or Hwy 49 back to the Steel Horse Rally in Fort Smith, AR.

The Rudy GP & Natural Dam

​If you are looking for a short, invigorating ride, we highly recommend the Rudy GP. Head north on Hwy. 59 out of Van Buren. If you continue north on Hwy 59, you can visit Natural Dam, a beautiful waterfall just off the road. Or you can turn East on Hwy 248, turn South on Hwy 60 to Hwy 282 until it rejoins Hwy. 59. This short ride will allow you to enjoy some of the twisties and still be back in time for all of the events during the Steel Horse Rally in Fort Smith, AR.

The Thunder Loop

There are two ways to get to this signature ride, featured on “Thunder TV” the official motorcycle television show of the 2018 Steel Horse Rally. You can either go eastbound on I-40 or eastbound on Hwy. 64, and turn north onto the world-famous Pig Trail (Scenic Hwy 23). Turn right onto Hwy 215 where you will enjoy some of the most majestic cliffs while skirting the Mulberry River. When you hit Hwy 103, we suggest you head North to the Ozark General Store, the oldest store in operation in the state, then go south on Hwy 103 and hit Interstate 40 and head back to the Steel Horse Rally in Fort Smith, AR.

       

 

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The Steel Horse Rally Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)3 charity established in 2014 to honor veterans, military, law enforcement and first responders, and to help local charities and the local community.