I’m old enough to remember the days when bikers were not welcome in most businesses during the first week of August anywhere in the Black Hills. They were dirty, smelly, uncouth, they stole gas, dined and dashed, drank and fought. People who enjoyed riding motorcycles, but were not part of the “biker” lifestyle distanced themselves from the “biker” title. “Oh I have a bike, but I’m not a BIKER.”
As with most American icons, over the years Sturgis went from being a dirty little secret kn...
It has been quite a long time since I have written a blog, and for that, I apologize. I have had to deal with a shit ton of personal issues, and sorry to say, but writing blogs that do not produce money is just not a priority. But hey, I’m back.
The 75 annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally was, as expected, a great time with great people. Because of the expectedly huge increase in number of rallygoers, my husband and I decided to not venture very far from our compound at the Buffalo Chip. We even dec...
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Bikinis are not my friends. I don’t like to be reminded that my body does not conform to the Barbie Doll standard of long, lean legs and arms, flat stomach, nipped in waist, round, firm bottom, and large, firm breasts. Since my body housed three human beings, my skin is forever striped with those less than pretty...
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The Legendary Buffalo Chip is putting on its annual poster model search competition, and with the promise of a free concert just for answering a couple of questions, you can see why so many local women participate. And yes, that includes me. I already have my week long pass, but I like to get the day passes for my friends who would not othe...
was the first Rally with organizational help from the local Sturgis businessmen. There were 9 racers for that Saturday. 8 Indian bikes and 1 Harley. The over all named champion was Johnny Spiegelhoff Pappy Hoel crashed through a 'burning wall' which became a common practice for many future Sturgis Rallies.
The 9th Annual Rally
(August 12-14, 1949) This was the first year that Main St. was partially closed off to Motorcycles, but only for 2 hours on a Friday night. Closing Main St to bikes only really didn't get 'Official' until 1964.
The 4th Annual Rally
(August 16-18, 1940) was the first year with printed Tshirts (all maroon colored) advertising the rally were sold.
Kyle believes that much like a well-tailored suit, there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all piece for collectors and replica
