Best time to go to Sturgis

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Nov 14, 2010 | 09:19 PM

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thealaskan

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I've never been, but I was thinking about a week before would be good, some riders showing up, motels still available... etc. Glad I read the thread though, several here seem to confirm this.

Nov 14, 2010 | 09:27 PM

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rocknrick

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Right now!

Nov 14, 2010 | 11:02 PM

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Gazzalodi

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I've done mid October. A bit brisk in the morning, but nice after around 10am till the sun starts going down. (Disclaimer, had a windscreen)

Jan 5, 2011 | 03:47 PM

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rstekeur

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I was thinking about going the last 2 weeks of june. I went to the rally 2 years ago and it was fun, but it was a cluster. I loved the riding but don't think I want to deal with that big of a crowd again. How the motels and camping around that time, anyone know

Jan 5, 2011 | 03:50 PM

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IronAss

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I rode up there a few weeks prior to the rally and it was a little chilly in the mornings but warmed up nicely by mid morning.

Jan 5, 2011 | 04:10 PM

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Pumba11

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Quote:

Originally Posted by albatross

For pure ridin pleasure, you really can't beat the hills around Labor Day. Kids are back in school, weather's way nice, and the traffic really thins down. Won't be much activity in Sturgis but if you just want the joy of riding the hills, it's a great time to go.

I have gone four times the weekend after Labor Day. Kids back in school. Very quiet. Some days it was like we had the whole area to ourselves. A couple cool mornings and one with a little snow. But overall pretty good weather. My $0.02

Jan 5, 2011 | 05:44 PM

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lh4x4

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When your wife says that your can.

Jan 5, 2011 | 06:05 PM

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32vld

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Whens the best time to miss the Hail?

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Jan 5, 2011 | 07:52 PM

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grandparon45

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I lived in Blackhawk, just down the road from Sturgis, for 6 years, and I always liked autumn the best. September is my favorite riding time anyway.

Jan 5, 2011 | 09:46 PM

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slyder

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jeff.georgalas

I'll never go in the month of August again, not to mention even going while the ralley's going on. This year I was sweating to death! Next time, I'll go in June or September. 100 degrees when sitting in stop and go traffic just sucks as far as I'm concerned.

Ive said (or hoped) it a thousand times.......move the rally a month earlier or a month later. I live in north east Nebraska and our weather in August is just unbareable most of the time.

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