MARC JACOBS
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Motorcycle riders from across Kansas will gather this Saturday, July 26, for the fifth annual Ride Like MADD Poker Run, a fundraiser supporting Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) of Kansas and honoring the life of Steven Richard Golik, who was killed by a drunk driver while riding his motorcycle last year.
The event will begin and end at Twister City Harley-Davidson, located at 5427 Chuzy Drive in Park City, with registration starting at 9:30 a.m. and the first riders departing at 10:30 a.m. Organizers expect a larger turnout than in previous years, with an estimated 150 or more riders participating in the tribute ride.
“This ride is about more than motorcycles,” said Casey Ensz of Bretz Injury Law who is the organizer. “It’s about raising awareness and supporting families like Steven’s who have suffered unimaginable loss due to impaired driving.”
This year’s poker run route includes stops at significant locations in Golik’s life. Riders will travel to Textron Aviation, where he worked for many years, Andover Central Park, where he lived, and WSU Tech’s National Center for Aviation Training, before returning to Twister City. Additional stops include Thunder Road in Augusta, highlighting the ride’s focus on both remembrance and community outreach.
The entry fee is $25 per poker hand or $50 for three hands. Payouts will be awarded to the best hand (25% of proceeds), second-best (15%), and worst hand (10%). All road-legal vehicles are welcome.
Following the ride, participants will enjoy a free lunch, live music from local bands The Nailbiters and Trickey Dix, door prizes, and raffles. Organizers aim to wrap up the ride portion by 1 p.m. to avoid peak afternoon heat, with temperatures expected in the low 90s.
MADD has long been at the forefront of efforts to combat drunk driving and support affected families. Events like Ride Like MADD offer a platform for healing, awareness, and community involvement.
“This ride brings people together—not just riders, but families, advocates, and survivors,” said Ensz. “We ride to make the roads safer, to honor those we’ve lost, and to ensure their stories are never forgotten.”