Sturgis Bound
Thread Starter
|
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,058
Likes: 15
From: Minneapolis, MN
Sturgis Bound
Hey...planning on leaving for Sturgis from Minneapolis area on August 3rd and riding straight through. Anyone out there either leaving from my area on that day or passing through? Looking for someone to ride out with.
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 886
Likes: 89
Heading to Sturgis for the first time from Central MA, riding alone,leaving July 28. Maybe we'll pass each other and wave. I plan on Rt 90 all the way since its my first time.
Thread Starter
|
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,058
Likes: 15
From: Minneapolis, MN
Nice! Safe travels. I90 is definitely one of the most direct routes so that's not a bad idea.
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 30
Likes: 3
For us 1st timers coming from the northeast is it better to stay on 80 then head north 380 vs 90 though Chicago? I'v been caught in Chicago traffic before and it's NO JOKE! From what I see 80 to 380 north only adds an hour which can be far less if you get caught up in Chicago! .... thoughts?
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 800
Likes: 27
From: In the Pacific Northwest, a few hours east of Seattle.
For us 1st timers coming from the northeast is it better to stay on 80 then head north 380 vs 90 though Chicago? I'v been caught in Chicago traffic before and it's NO JOKE! From what I see 80 to 380 north only adds an hour which can be far less if you get caught up in Chicago! .... thoughts?
Remember this: if you ABSOLUTELY MUST transit through a downtown metropolitan area, for whatever reasons, you still get to pick the time. Go to bed early, get up at 2, and ride through the madness at 3 AM when most of the crazies aren't on the highway.
When you get there, look me up and I'll buy you a beer. I'm wearing a black leather vest, black jeans, riding boots, a black helmet, riding on a black Harley. You can't miss me!
Last edited by Doc Intrepid; Jul 7, 2018 at 01:30 PM.
Trending Topics
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 1,196
Likes: 106
From: Lancaster pa
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 4,816
Likes: 1,320
From: Good roads, cold beer
For us 1st timers coming from the northeast is it better to stay on 80 then head north 380 vs 90 though Chicago? I'v been caught in Chicago traffic before and it's NO JOKE! From what I see 80 to 380 north only adds an hour which can be far less if you get caught up in Chicago! .... thoughts?
I-80 absolutely sucks thru IN around Gary into Chicago area...it sucks so bad it needs to be experienced. Best time to hit may be a Sunday....294 loops you around the outskirts though there are other options to go around as well.
80-380 as you stated prob not a bad choice....unless you want to ride into Downtown....there were protesters there last weekend shutting down the interstate.
Who needs a bike rally when you can get drunk start fights and protest.....may be worth considering! lol
Last edited by F150HD; Jul 9, 2018 at 08:34 PM.