DFW to Sturgis
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: San Antonio, Texas
The Ride
I ride solo to Sturgis from San Antonio. This year I am going to ride up through Missouri, into Iowa to see family. Then turn west throughNebraska/South Dakota. A few days in Sturgis, then south through Colorado, New Mexico, into Texas.
I ride the two lane "back" roads. I tell ya, there is nothing as good as riding through the small towns of this great country. Eating in the small no-chain diners. Meeting other people who are proud Americans. Camping in local campgrounds.
I don't see the enjoyment of traveling the interstates, eating in the chain restaurants, sleeping in the over-priced motels, and watching my Harley in the rear view mirror.
Though it is entertaining as heck watching the million dollar motorhomes, pulling their $50,000 trailers loaded with late model low-mileage Ultras and Roadkings navigating through the streets of Sturgis.
I'll be the guy riding at the speed limit because I don't like getting jammed-up. I will sure as heck be enjoying the ride, licking any wounds, looking forward to the cold beer at the end of the day.
See y'all in Sturgis!
I ride the two lane "back" roads. I tell ya, there is nothing as good as riding through the small towns of this great country. Eating in the small no-chain diners. Meeting other people who are proud Americans. Camping in local campgrounds.
I don't see the enjoyment of traveling the interstates, eating in the chain restaurants, sleeping in the over-priced motels, and watching my Harley in the rear view mirror.
Though it is entertaining as heck watching the million dollar motorhomes, pulling their $50,000 trailers loaded with late model low-mileage Ultras and Roadkings navigating through the streets of Sturgis.
I'll be the guy riding at the speed limit because I don't like getting jammed-up. I will sure as heck be enjoying the ride, licking any wounds, looking forward to the cold beer at the end of the day.
See y'all in Sturgis!
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Coeur d'Alene
Not sure what the attraction of these rallies is.
I would love a long trip, but would rather go someplace without tons of people and traffic jams.
I know people who have done it, and liked it, and had fun, but it seems to me like it would be more fun to spend the time riding great roads that are not all jammed up, to places where there are camping sites (or rooms) open and at lower cost.
Seems to me, the best time to 'do' Sturgis would be a week after its over....
I was there, from New Jersey, but a month before the big event...
Brett
I would love a long trip, but would rather go someplace without tons of people and traffic jams.
I know people who have done it, and liked it, and had fun, but it seems to me like it would be more fun to spend the time riding great roads that are not all jammed up, to places where there are camping sites (or rooms) open and at lower cost.
Seems to me, the best time to 'do' Sturgis would be a week after its over....
I was there, from New Jersey, but a month before the big event...
Brett
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Joined: May 2011
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From: long island,ny
we are riding from long island ny we have the last two weeks of july off we are headed to sturgis will be there july 20 ride out there for 3-4 days then to col. for 1-2 days then head back to ny. I CANT WAIT........
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From: San Antonio, Texas
early in Sturgis
Hey Sdw16, don't you want to be in Sturgis when there are other riders/vendors? Most of the biker campgrounds don't open until the 31st of July. They are open for two weeks then are closed the rest of the year. Some of the bars have the same schedule.
At least y'all won't be paying $4.75 plus tip for one can of beer.
At least y'all won't be paying $4.75 plus tip for one can of beer.
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Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Twin Cities, MN
A buddy of mine did it last year on a dirty, paint lacking 73 hardtail from Tucson with a chick in tow and a side leather holder for his cane fishing pole pointing up 7'. He was getting more "awesome ride" looks than most with his setup. 
You can do it
Granted he is 15 yrs younger than me and I was relocated to MN by last year
You can do it
Granted he is 15 yrs younger than me and I was relocated to MN by last year
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Joined: May 2009
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From: north texas
Dallas to Sturgis
A buddy and I are leaving on the 31st of July from Dallas headed to I-25 then going west to Alamosa, CO, then head up north up towards Montana. We will get to Sturgis on Sunday camp out 2 nights then head back, hopefully be home by Friday the 12th. Oh this is our 1st trip and we are going to TRY and camp out all the way. We do have hotel money just in case the camping doesn't work out.
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Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Lufkin, TX
I am leaving from Lufkin, TX on July 28 on my 99 electra glide. Taking the route up through Amarillo then on up to Loveland, CO to meet some biker friends who will ride on to Sturgis with me. Will start heading back to Texas around Aug. 9th. I'm planning at least 14 days to do the entire trip. If this time and route works for anyone then they are welcome to make the run with me.
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From: TEXAS
to me riding is the best part of the trip. I have made the ride from san antonio to sturgis twice on my dyna and plan on doing it again this year. I like to take the two lane highways up there and stay off the interstates as much as possible. It is 1500 miles one way from SA and i do it in three days. 500 a day; because i like to stop and goof around and eat at interesting places and really enjoy myself