Sturgis
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Hi every body I just joined the form and I love reading all the cool stuff on it.
In April last year I bought my first bike (FLHRC-I). The only regret I have is not buying it sooner. I have custody of my 16 year old son and when he decided to go stay with his mother in Texas, I had time to think about me for a change and I decided it was time to get something I have wanted for 30 years, a Harley!
Anyway, I decided to go to Sturgis. I left my home in Carriere, Ms. About 1:30 am Friday 08/05/05. After missing a turn in Jackson Ms., getting turned around in Fort Smith Ark. and lost in Kansas City Mo. I made it to Rock Port Mo about 8:30pm. I had 1013 miles on the bike when I pulled in at a little mom and pop hotel. It had rained just enough to get wet and I was ready to call it a day. I did not realize how tired I was till I hit that bed. When I woke up the next morning I was in the same position on the bed that I was in the night before. I got up about 4:00AM and could hardly wait to get back on the road. I left about 5:00. The sun rise I saw going through Iowa was breathtaking, it seem to last for about hour. When I got to Sioux Fall the sun was up but it still was chilly. I didn’t realize I was hungry until I pulled in to get gas and smelled sausage cooking at a McDonalds. Boy that was a good breakfast. It is funny how you are so consumed about getting to Sturgis that you forget to eat, and I do not mess very many meals. When I left Sioux Falls, headed for Sturgis, the sun was on my back and my helmet was on back of the bike. I can not express the beauty of this country but it gives your soul orgasms! (I hope can I say that here). Anyway I made it to Exist 34 in Sturgis, and stayed at No Name City Camp grounds. I met some great people from Milwaukee WS.., Albuquerque NM, Spokane and Seattle WA., Bogalusa LA, and Canada. I had the most fun in that five day than I have in a long time.
I left Sturgis and headed to Estes Park CO. I stayed there two night and wile I was there I crossed over the continental dived and had lunch in Grand Lake at Rapids Lodge.
I left Estes Park and headed for Chico TX to see my son. That was a good ride, got to see these wind mills in the pan handle of Okalahoma that were every wear. I stayed in Chico two day and my son and I rode all over the place. Had a great time with him. When I got home, I had put 4,984 miles on my bike in the week and a half I been gone.
This year my twin brother and I are going to Sturgis and are going to stay two weeks. I can’t wait.
In April last year I bought my first bike (FLHRC-I). The only regret I have is not buying it sooner. I have custody of my 16 year old son and when he decided to go stay with his mother in Texas, I had time to think about me for a change and I decided it was time to get something I have wanted for 30 years, a Harley!
Anyway, I decided to go to Sturgis. I left my home in Carriere, Ms. About 1:30 am Friday 08/05/05. After missing a turn in Jackson Ms., getting turned around in Fort Smith Ark. and lost in Kansas City Mo. I made it to Rock Port Mo about 8:30pm. I had 1013 miles on the bike when I pulled in at a little mom and pop hotel. It had rained just enough to get wet and I was ready to call it a day. I did not realize how tired I was till I hit that bed. When I woke up the next morning I was in the same position on the bed that I was in the night before. I got up about 4:00AM and could hardly wait to get back on the road. I left about 5:00. The sun rise I saw going through Iowa was breathtaking, it seem to last for about hour. When I got to Sioux Fall the sun was up but it still was chilly. I didn’t realize I was hungry until I pulled in to get gas and smelled sausage cooking at a McDonalds. Boy that was a good breakfast. It is funny how you are so consumed about getting to Sturgis that you forget to eat, and I do not mess very many meals. When I left Sioux Falls, headed for Sturgis, the sun was on my back and my helmet was on back of the bike. I can not express the beauty of this country but it gives your soul orgasms! (I hope can I say that here). Anyway I made it to Exist 34 in Sturgis, and stayed at No Name City Camp grounds. I met some great people from Milwaukee WS.., Albuquerque NM, Spokane and Seattle WA., Bogalusa LA, and Canada. I had the most fun in that five day than I have in a long time.
I left Sturgis and headed to Estes Park CO. I stayed there two night and wile I was there I crossed over the continental dived and had lunch in Grand Lake at Rapids Lodge.
I left Estes Park and headed for Chico TX to see my son. That was a good ride, got to see these wind mills in the pan handle of Okalahoma that were every wear. I stayed in Chico two day and my son and I rode all over the place. Had a great time with him. When I got home, I had put 4,984 miles on my bike in the week and a half I been gone.
This year my twin brother and I are going to Sturgis and are going to stay two weeks. I can’t wait.
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Welcome aboard.. Enjoyed your story about the trip. You express great enthusiasm about the ride and the adventure and that is just awesome. 
I bet we crossed paths at some point. I was in "Sturgis" the weekend B4 it officailly began, and also stayed down in Colorado (Loveland) for a few days and met plenty of great people riding in Estes Park.
I bet we crossed paths at some point. I was in "Sturgis" the weekend B4 it officailly began, and also stayed down in Colorado (Loveland) for a few days and met plenty of great people riding in Estes Park.
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RE: Sturgis
Copperhead,
Welcome to the forums, welcome to the world of HD, and let me say I am glad you enjoyed you first long trip. Judging by the riding you did, I would say that you are going to be a real Iron Butt.
Regards,
Bill
Welcome to the forums, welcome to the world of HD, and let me say I am glad you enjoyed you first long trip. Judging by the riding you did, I would say that you are going to be a real Iron Butt.
Regards,
Bill
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