Sturgis 2012
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From: Woodinville, WA
I've always assumed that VFW and Legion was strictly for vets and active service. I'd never want to disrespect that. Am I right?
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Northern NY
I went last year for the first time. The riding is phenominal. I'm not that much of a partier so I didn't spend a lot of time in Sturgis itself. There seemed to be alot of everything for anyone. There's alot of history in the area. Got a real sense of it in places like Deadwood and Lead. Any of the locals that I had interaction with seemed to be decent people. The motel I stayed at had a map of the rides and attractions in the area. I'll definetly return someday, and I imagine the next time will be more enjoyable.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2008
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From: Windber, PA
Lead, Deadwood, Custer,Keystone all great little towns to visit. Riding oh boy some of the nicest riding i have ever done. Easier to get into Sturgis during the day than night for me anyhow. Spearfish is very nice.
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: DFW, Texas
We're staying at the Chip, trying to pick destinations for every day, Deadwood, Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Downtown Sturgis (probably more than once) and be back early, red about a lot of people that head to Sundance and Hulitt Wyoming on Wednesday for some big bash over there.
Check out sturgis.com, they have a full event listing of things going on everyday
Check out sturgis.com, they have a full event listing of things going on everyday
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Orangetown, NY
Great pics guys..... I got to get there some time the riding and partying look insane. I'm jealous my wife gave me grief over the NY hog rally I went for 5 days so maybe I will drive her nuts and do Dturgis next year. Have a blast bros and ride safe...watch the drinking u know the pitfalls.
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From: Eastern NE
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Badlands, and a Bison burger at Wall Drug. Stop at Black Hills HD (Rapid City) On the way back. Printable maps here: http://www.blackhillsbadlands.com/ho...s/sdbhprintmap