Sturgis: Motorcycle Roar In South Dakota
Every August, the Rumble of thunder rolls through the gorgeous Black Hills of South Dakota. This is no malestrom, though. No dark clouds darken the sky; no thunderous bolts of lightning smite the ground. A blinding glint of daylight on chrome and everything becomes clear – it’s time for Sturgis!
Every year the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is held in the western Black Hills of South Dakota. Hundreds of thousands of motorcycles (600,000 was the number in 2000) cruise through hills and arrive on the tiny town of Sturgis. This raly has been held every year since 1938 and offers amazing enjoyment for Harley enthusiasts and everyone else.
The region becomes a party ground. Thousands of vendors set up shop. There is food and drink, unique items, races, hill climbs and much more. A rally to Sturgis during August 4-10 will certainly be an eye opener. However, the rally is not without its high points. Believe it or not, this rally is actually a fun place to attend, family in tow - where else can you check out Sturgis Motorcylce Museum and Hall of Fame.
Everyone can enjoy all different types of motorcycle pleasures. There are IMAX films to enjoy, based, of course, on motorcycles. You’ll also find a number of creative exhibits, featuring bikes, bike parts and bike gear. The entire town takes on the feel of an enormous festival, with events scheduled from 8 a.m. in the morning clear through nightfall every day. This fantastic occurrence was originally simply the meeting place for a motorcycle club. Over the past 68 years, it has changed enormously in popularity and participation. South Dakota Vacation - A visit can be a great way to enjoy a day in South Dakota.
Tour numerous saloons, enjoy fantastic dining options (paper plates are a must!) and shop numerous vendors hawking everything from biker leathers to bracelets to seat cushions and more. A walk through this menagerie will yield some surprising treasures. This is an fantastic event, even if you have little interest in motorcycles or riding. While the event is a spiritual meeting for likeminded motorcycle riders, it can be an incredible experience for anyone.
Sturgis is going to be so awesome this year, I mean it is amazing every year but I cannot wait for this year. I love all the types of people that show up from the moderately interested to the hardcore bikers, it sounds like you get to meet some interesting people at Sturgis.
I recently started working for progressive motorcycle insurance and I have been finding out more about the whole motorcycle culture. It’s so cool. Since finding out more about motorcycle culture I have heard nothing but how amazing Sturgis is and I can’t wait to check it out. Progressive will be at Thunder Road at Sturgis giving away a free Exclusive Sucker Punch Sallys custom-designed T-shirt. To get the T-shirt all you have to do is visit http://motorcycle.progressive.com/, go to where it says Events and Rallies and print out the coupon. Bring the coupon to our booth at Thunder Road and get your free T-shirt, exclusively given away at Sturgis. We’ll also have some other free fun stuff to check out and while you’re there you can also enter to win a custom Suck Punch Sally’s bike. It’s an old school beauty.
Are you going to Sturgis?
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Hope to see you there. Ride Safe.
Gia Anderson
Brand Ambassador
Gia.progressive@gmail.com