Sturgis 2011: They're Here.
Less Crowded is Good.
Most vendors we spoke with agree the crowd is no where as huge as the 70th Sturgis of 2010, exactly what we expected. The in and out from downtown is still bumper to bumper at times, with bikes everywhere. Most campgrounds in the immediate area are doing well, and bikers are walking around main street with bags filled with tees and souvenirs.
Weather has been a lot more enjoyable than the past couple of years when temps soared into the triples. Most days it's been in the mid-eighties to mid-seventies, depending on riding elevation. Friday afternoon we made a mad dash for Spearfish (and overshot the exit, nearly winding up in Wyoming..), and got clocked by a few hailstones on the ride back to Sturgis..ouch..we can do without that. One rider in the storm was reportedly struck by lightning in Wyoming last week, and passed away before they got him to the ER. Learn to watch the first moments of a passing storm with care..many times hailstones fall just before the first drops of rain. Best bet is to get your a-- indoors until she passes through.
Canadians, eh?
Yes, and LOTS of 'em. We're surrounded by license plates that read "Manitoba", and they got money...lotsa money. Does this have anything to do with the fact that their debt is rated higher than the good old USA? Friendly enough, but if I hear it's all "A-BOOT" ....the ride one more time, I'm freaking out.
Gen X', Y, etc..
Seeing quite a few bikers in their 20's, 30's, 40's..which is good for our sport. Most are sitting atop cruisers, although this Sturgis has plenty of go-fast rockets blended in with the potato-potato-potato crowd.
What? Blame it on the little bottle of silver Patron..
Went to post some pic's of the action, realized we didn't transfer them from disc to stick. Bros and ABM doing the loop today, needles, the canyon, the works. Promise to take along the cameras, will be back with lots tomorrow.
Let me make it up to ya..Free Food, (or for those so inclined)..Free Shots?
First the libation: Sturgis Liquors, Lazelle Street had a smokin' hot Jack Daniels lady handing out shots of "Tennessee Honey", and "Long Island Iced Tea" at the store, no purchase necessary, and the honey was pretty tasty.
Now the food: Each year the Pork Council of South Dakota grills thousands of pounds of fresh pork loin right over the coals, at several locations. It's an all you can eat, so you big boys (and girls) can get your fair share.. here's where and when to go!
Aug 10: 10-3pm Krulls, Hill City SD
Aug 10: " " Belle Forouche Dakota Mart
Aug 11 10-3pm Sturgis Dakota Mart, Lazelle St, Sturgis
Aug 12: 10-3pm Deadwood, "Schade Winery"
Aug 13: 10-3pm Sturgis Dakota Mart, Lazelle St, Sturgis
We're big fans of these free sandwiches, and ABM bets you will be too.
Bon appetite!
Most vendors we spoke with agree the crowd is no where as huge as the 70th Sturgis of 2010, exactly what we expected. The in and out from downtown is still bumper to bumper at times, with bikes everywhere. Most campgrounds in the immediate area are doing well, and bikers are walking around main street with bags filled with tees and souvenirs.
Weather has been a lot more enjoyable than the past couple of years when temps soared into the triples. Most days it's been in the mid-eighties to mid-seventies, depending on riding elevation. Friday afternoon we made a mad dash for Spearfish (and overshot the exit, nearly winding up in Wyoming..), and got clocked by a few hailstones on the ride back to Sturgis..ouch..we can do without that. One rider in the storm was reportedly struck by lightning in Wyoming last week, and passed away before they got him to the ER. Learn to watch the first moments of a passing storm with care..many times hailstones fall just before the first drops of rain. Best bet is to get your a-- indoors until she passes through.
Canadians, eh?
Yes, and LOTS of 'em. We're surrounded by license plates that read "Manitoba", and they got money...lotsa money. Does this have anything to do with the fact that their debt is rated higher than the good old USA? Friendly enough, but if I hear it's all "A-BOOT" ....the ride one more time, I'm freaking out.
Gen X', Y, etc..
Seeing quite a few bikers in their 20's, 30's, 40's..which is good for our sport. Most are sitting atop cruisers, although this Sturgis has plenty of go-fast rockets blended in with the potato-potato-potato crowd.
What? Blame it on the little bottle of silver Patron..
Went to post some pic's of the action, realized we didn't transfer them from disc to stick. Bros and ABM doing the loop today, needles, the canyon, the works. Promise to take along the cameras, will be back with lots tomorrow.
Let me make it up to ya..Free Food, (or for those so inclined)..Free Shots?
First the libation: Sturgis Liquors, Lazelle Street had a smokin' hot Jack Daniels lady handing out shots of "Tennessee Honey", and "Long Island Iced Tea" at the store, no purchase necessary, and the honey was pretty tasty.
Now the food: Each year the Pork Council of South Dakota grills thousands of pounds of fresh pork loin right over the coals, at several locations. It's an all you can eat, so you big boys (and girls) can get your fair share.. here's where and when to go!
Aug 10: 10-3pm Krulls, Hill City SD
Aug 10: " " Belle Forouche Dakota Mart
Aug 11 10-3pm Sturgis Dakota Mart, Lazelle St, Sturgis
Aug 12: 10-3pm Deadwood, "Schade Winery"
Aug 13: 10-3pm Sturgis Dakota Mart, Lazelle St, Sturgis
We're big fans of these free sandwiches, and ABM bets you will be too.
Bon appetite!
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