King high with 300 of a kind

OVER 300 bike enthusiasts gathered at Pomona on 6 July for the King of the Mountain Poker Run.
Poker Run organiser Steven Stewart said he was thrilled by the number of participants.
“It was our aim this year to increase participation and the additional 70 people who registered on the day was a great bonus. This year was our best turnout ever,” Steven said.
Ideal weather provided the perfect conditions for bikes to wind their way through the Noosa Hinterland countryside, stopping at designated checkpoints, riders collect playing cards gradually filling their poker hand.
The rider holding the best hand on return to Pomona is declared the winner.
Further prizes are given for the next best hands and prizes are given out at random draws along the route.
King of the Mountain chairwoman Heather Manders said the Poker Run was a great way to bring the community together.
“All the prizes are donated by local shopkeepers and businesses. I’d like to thank all our sponsors for their ongoing support. We’re very grateful for their contribution,” she said.
This year the Poker Run raised over $7500 for the Cooroy Pomona Lions Club. The club is a not-for-profit organisation that is dedicated to serving others. The funds will go to helping the local community where needed and will support the Wimmers King of the Mountain Festival on 27 July.