Sturgis

[Moose Rocker]

OK I'm trying to convince my brother to go to Sturgis this year. Neither of us ever went to a rally that big or that far away. Any advice. Where to stay, how long to go. What not to do or make sure to expierence. We will ride there he has a road king and me on my rocker. Is anyone from here going?

[jazzball]

I live near toledo ohio and rode my 1978 lowrider up through the u.p. into wisconson and beyond to sturgis with a friend who rode a new roadking. the trip was fantastic. The rally was pretty sweet with all the bikes and bikers. I stayed at glenco camp ground. wen it rains it can be a real mess traversing the camp grounds trying to get out and onto the pavement. The ride into town which was only about a couple miles could take as much as an hour in 100 plus heat your clutch hand can get a real workout. once you reach sturgis the search begins for a place to park. Once your there there is a lot to see and a bunch of great people to meet and share experiences with. I cant say enough good things about the vast majority of the bikers and the locals out there most are more than willing to help in a pinch. The nights in the campground always had a parade of guys and chics in various stages of undress, it was pretty cool at first but that got old quick.Finaly got tired of the croud and headed to yellowstone (had made reservations prior ) earlier tha planned and stayed longer than originaly planned.That also was fantastic. Never got tired of riding.

[KBOlsen]

I went with a bunch o'other folks and rented a house... more bang for the buck than a hotel/motel/campground unless you're into the party scene. Main Street gets boring in a hurry but there is so much riding to be done out there... be sure to allow yourself plenty of time to explore. Frickin' GORGEOUS country.

[Rock Slide]

I'm originally from Rapid City. I remember camping in the Sturgis city park. And if anybody asks, the reason the porta-johns were burned is because they were never emptied. You'd about puke walking by them.
It sure has changed a lot. I last went in '88. Now its all about money and a family outing. I love my hills but won't do the tourist rally there anymore. You about need a second mortgage on the house to afford it. I bet this year attendance will be way down again.

[Batman357]

I’ve been to Sturgis 3 times. I stayed in a hotel in Wall, camped at Glenco and camped at the Buffalo Chip. The Chip was by far and away the best experience. There is a lot to do at the campground. The concerts were great and most everybody was friendly. It gets a little crowded but it was a great time. I’m going back this year. I would get out and ride in the mornings then come back before the traffic got too bad. Maybe catch a nap, eat dinner and watch the show’s.

[MrMarty51]

here`s a live web cam looking at Main Street in Sturgis and also Deadwood.
http://www.wwolf.net/webcam/sturgis.htm

[sirbOOm]

Man everyone is so negative about Sturgis. We all know biker rallies are basically bikes parked in a row, a few people burning out here and there, drinking cheap beer, and a couple drag races. Of course there's the naked old women, fake boobs that weren't manufactured so well, and fat dudes. But what makes going to any Harley event fun is meeting the people... and that is the priceless part. Without the Harley people, any large motorcycle rally could get boring, quick.

You learn from Harley riders. If you had a sport bike and went to a sport bike rally, I bet you'd fall asleep dead. So far, the ones I've met are all dull, techno music-loving dicks and all their girlfriends have told me they'd rather be riding on a Harley.

[gruss]

WORD !!!!
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[Rock Slide]

Its not that there aren't great people there... There are. But I use to go with a bed roll and a bottle of Jack. Now you can't go without a couple grand in your pocket... $100-$200 a night for a 10x10 piece of ground to put your tent and bike on? Give me a break. I'll go back to my Hills in the off season...

[Larry Jones]

I live 1 day away so I go for the first weekend every year, I camp at a KOA, every year I do a different ride, so you need to remember there is something for everyone from the young and roudy, young at heart, and us old and slow who loves the rally but don't party. you well never do it all in a year so I would sugest the first year do Rushmore, Crazy Horse, devils tower, there is just to much to mention, don't forget Deadwood, Keystone, Spearfish Canyon. anyway you'll have a great time.
L.A.Jones