Sturgis-What is it about this place??

Sturgis, South Dakota. Not being able to ride but once or twice a month all winter would put a rather large hurting on this spoiled Florida boy, but dude, during the first two weeks of August, there's nowhere I'd rather be.

Once again, local bikers are relating their "disagreements" with the lady of the house. She wants to pack everything under the sun, but there are limits, ya know? By now, you'd think our best idea of 2002 would be in everyone's mind. Namely, using FED EX, UPS, DHL, or the USPO to send ahead what you can't safely carry. Sure, it costs some deniro to ship it up there, but that expense is nothing compared to being overloaded and having a mishap. Caught up the rear pulley, or the wind catches it and whips you around, when it happens, it ain't pretty. We know for a fact that major campgrounds, like the Buffalo Chip have a conex container which they use as a little post office. Send it ahead, and grab it when you get there. When it's over, donate it back, or ship it home.

Something inside me broke last week, and instead of waiting until the end of the month, this Friday is it. The last I want to see of Florida is in the rear view. First stop, Mexico for some cheap tequila and fancy blankets, then on to the desert of Arizona, Nevada, & Utah, before joining the big party. What's that? Ain't doin' nothin' the second week of August? Look for American Biker Minute doing interviews on the street in downtown Sturgis. We love to hear from bikers with a story to tell!

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