Sturgis 2011 Rocks: Pix!
Local paper's "loud pipes" debate:
Front cover of Rapid City Journal, big debate over whether "loud pipes" save lives. With the world's population rushing out to buy IPODs jamming 130 db into the listener's ears for 8 hours a day, we're worried about a few motorcycles, for a few months out of the year, causing "hearing" loss? Gimme a break. ABM holds no grudge, they're in the business of selling papers, like we're in showbiz. The rational person would choose a bike over an ear bud any day..
Hoodies, extra blankets, and leather:
ABM's motley crew of seven was rained out on the way "up" to the "heads" (Mt Rushomre) yesterday. We stopped just shy of 20 miles from the famous attraction, and I asked some locals when it was going to snow. Dude, it felt that cold, like in the forties. Hey, not complaining, but it's August, isn't it? Last night it was in the upper forties, and today's high in Deadwood is 66. The humiture is 113 back at the ABM compound. Comparitively, far western South Dakota feels like a meat locker.
New arrivals, more fun!
Buffalo Chip seen as home of the big crowd:
No big surprise. Mr. Woodruff has been honing his welcome bikers biz for 30 years. Woody knows how to throw a party. Good to hear Buckcherry again last night. Hard rock, hard language, excellent set. Our first time with Def Leppard. Classic guitar riffs that define their 30 years of rock 'n' roll were precisely delivered. Edgar Winter opened up Friday. Best we've ever heard his band sound. Next nite, Alice Cooper, again, top shelf, and man, loud sound system. Others rocked the Chip, but these were our favorites.
Well, that sucks: Skynyrd show cancelled. Johnny Van Zant hospitalized.
HOT item with the chicks..they love this dude. We see him riding around everywhere, always in costume!
While in Deadwood yesterday afternoon, we were inundated by "Big 'n' Rich's" entourage, part of a charity ride. This is what it looked like after the 300 bikes swept through town:
Back tomorrow with more pics, news from Sturgis 2011.
Front cover of Rapid City Journal, big debate over whether "loud pipes" save lives. With the world's population rushing out to buy IPODs jamming 130 db into the listener's ears for 8 hours a day, we're worried about a few motorcycles, for a few months out of the year, causing "hearing" loss? Gimme a break. ABM holds no grudge, they're in the business of selling papers, like we're in showbiz. The rational person would choose a bike over an ear bud any day..
Hoodies, extra blankets, and leather:
ABM's motley crew of seven was rained out on the way "up" to the "heads" (Mt Rushomre) yesterday. We stopped just shy of 20 miles from the famous attraction, and I asked some locals when it was going to snow. Dude, it felt that cold, like in the forties. Hey, not complaining, but it's August, isn't it? Last night it was in the upper forties, and today's high in Deadwood is 66. The humiture is 113 back at the ABM compound. Comparitively, far western South Dakota feels like a meat locker.
New arrivals, more fun!
Buffalo Chip seen as home of the big crowd:
No big surprise. Mr. Woodruff has been honing his welcome bikers biz for 30 years. Woody knows how to throw a party. Good to hear Buckcherry again last night. Hard rock, hard language, excellent set. Our first time with Def Leppard. Classic guitar riffs that define their 30 years of rock 'n' roll were precisely delivered. Edgar Winter opened up Friday. Best we've ever heard his band sound. Next nite, Alice Cooper, again, top shelf, and man, loud sound system. Others rocked the Chip, but these were our favorites.
Well, that sucks: Skynyrd show cancelled. Johnny Van Zant hospitalized.
HOT item with the chicks..they love this dude. We see him riding around everywhere, always in costume!
While in Deadwood yesterday afternoon, we were inundated by "Big 'n' Rich's" entourage, part of a charity ride. This is what it looked like after the 300 bikes swept through town:
Back tomorrow with more pics, news from Sturgis 2011.
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