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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 12:17 AM
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Default GPS routes @ Sturgis

Going to Sturgis this year, been a long time since I was there on a bike. Does anyone have some of the better routes saved for a Garmin GPS on their PC they would like the share? Routes like Spearfish Canyon, Needles Hwy, etc....

I would like to download them into my Zumo 550 for our upcoming trip....

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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 11:12 AM
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look on harley davidson ride planner
 
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 11:23 AM
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Stop at the dealership in rapid city and they will give you a bikers map of the the area. Best part it's free. Includes all the routes you want.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 11:24 AM
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i'd suggest just taking off in the morning and getting lost out there....you'll see amazing stuff just about every direction you'll go. (just grab one of the maps they put together at a gas station if you need some direction)
 
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 06:35 PM
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https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?...5&locale=en_US
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https://www.madmaps.com/MAD-Maps-Scenic-Routes-for-GPS

When I get home I'll look to see if I still have some of my routes from Sturgis saved
 
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by davep
Stop at the dealership in rapid city and they will give you a bikers map of the the area. Best part it's free. Includes all the routes you want.
+1 I have done this too
 
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Old Jul 7, 2012 | 02:56 PM
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oh come on!
Google the area on your pc. Then print it out.
Do a point a to point b search on a google map.
it will tell you the route, the distance, and you can search for interesting sites along the route.
Right them down or print it out.
If you've been to Sturgis before, you know there are a limited number of highways.
It isn't like the Washington , DC area.
I just came back from there. 4500mile rd trip.
Did the map thing with pc and wrote short notes of where , when, which way to turn.
In two weeks only made 2 wrong turns.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2012 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by dd4lifeusmc
oh come on!
Google the area on your pc. Then print it out.
Do a point a to point b search on a google map.
it will tell you the route, the distance, and you can search for interesting sites along the route.
Right them down or print it out.
If you've been to Sturgis before, you know there are a limited number of highways.
It isn't like the Washington , DC area.
I just came back from there. 4500mile rd trip.
Did the map thing with pc and wrote short notes of where , when, which way to turn.
In two weeks only made 2 wrong turns.
Well that's super helpful . . . I don't think the OP was looking for the quickest way from point A to point B.
 
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Originally Posted by Casper
Going to Sturgis this year, been a long time since I was there on a bike. Does anyone have some of the better routes saved for a Garmin GPS on their PC they would like the share? Routes like Spearfish Canyon, Needles Hwy, etc....

I would like to download them into my Zumo 550 for our upcoming trip....

Thanks
Casper,

PM your email address and I will send you what I have. I have routes and POI that will help.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2012 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by bamarider
Casper,

PM your email address and I will send you what I have. I have routes and POI that will help.
Any chance you'd share with me too?
 
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