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Jan 12, 2024 · NOBODY OWNS THE STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY.Since day 1, the Sturgis Rally has been by bikers for bikers.Not by the city government, for bikers.. In 2018, the Eighth Circuit Court made that fact clear when they ruled that 100s of private entities have organized the Sturgis Rally over the years.
- First Impressions of Sturgis
- What Makes Sturgis Unique
- What Downtown Sturgis Is Like During The Rally
- Where to Park at Sturgis
- When to Arrive at Sturgis
- Where to Stay
- Speaking of Rain…
- Sturgis Packing Tips
- Must See Photo-Ops at The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
- More Sturgis & Motorcycle Packing Tips
For starters, hubby and I are not really into activities with big crowds — especially as big as Sturgis. Honestly, the first time we went to Sturgis, we thought we would drive through once and then move on to other parts of South Dakota — because we figured it wasn’t going to be all that enjoyable for us since we aren’t avid partiers. So we had ver...
If you haven’t been to Sturgis Bike Week before and you don’t know if you want to go, you can rest assured that Sturgis is (for the most part) an orderly, well-patrolled eventwith a lot of security officers on hand at all times (see stats below). Each year, the Sturgis Police Department hires officers from the 8 surrounding states just to help duri...
Downtown Sturgis is where most of the Bike Week vendors are. Each off-site location also maintains its own list of Sturgis vendors. For example, here are the Black Hills Harley-Davidson vendors and the Buffalo Chip vendor list. You will probably enter downtown Sturgis on Lazelle Street— it’s the main cruising strip that goes through the middle of t...
The side street that runs parallel to Lazelle Street is Main Street — which serves as motorcycle parking for several blocks. You can park your bike there (for FREE) for as long as you like! If you don’t want to park with thousands of other motorcycles next to you, you can also park on just about any other side street downtown for free. Parking is n...
We’ve always arrived in the middle of Rally Week or the weekend following the Sturgis Rally, and there has always been plenty going on — more than enough to make our Sturgis Motorcycle Rally experience complete. But I’m told there’s even more activity that takes place during the weekend beforethe official Sturgis Rally dates each year. So if you wa...
Friends of ours always register a year in advance to get the best dealon hotel rates in Deadwood, which is 20 minutes from Sturgis — because they enjoy gambling in the downtime. Yes, it’s still expensive to stay there, but they like staying relatively close to all the activity, without camping. Deadwoodis definitely a great place to stay, if you ca...
Since I touched on the fact that it has stormed every time we’ve gone to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (and times we were in town when the rally wasn’t going on too), I figure it’s worth talking a little more about the weather there. Well… it’s HOT! Every year, it’s been crazy hot — so pack your thinnest and breeziest attire. I’ve found that a thin ...
You definitely want to bring rain gearfor your motorcycling riding around Sturgis. The rain jacket can also double as your windbreaker — because morning and evening temps in Sturgis tend to be chilly. The only other “unique” thing I can think of to pack is a pair of silicone earplugs. I’ve used them for years to keep the cold wind out of my ears — ...
In addition to taking fun pictures of the crowds, group selfies of you & your friends, and all of the attractions you visit, here are some of the more unique photos that I’m glad I took at Sturgis: Did You Know? Rainbow Curveis the deadliest stretch of road in Sturgis. (If you’re taking Highway 14A/Boulder Canyon Road from Deadwood toward Sturgis, ...
- Ride the Black Hills. We’ll admit, the whole point of a motorcycle rally is to hang out, show off your ride, and party with bikers from all over the world.
- Visit Main Street in Downtown Sturgis. A trip to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Main Street. Park your bike anywhere you can find a spot, then check out the sea of motorcycles that washes over the city of Sturgis, South Dakota every year for the rally.
- Attend a Block Party. No matter what you do on Main Street in downtown Sturgis, be sure to make a turn down Sly street to visit Sasha’s Cycles of Sturgis for their annual Block Party.
- See a Concert. There are so many chances to see live music at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Whether you’re a fan of blues, rock, metal, hair bands, bluegrass, punk, or hip-hop, Sturgis Rally has you covered.
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Jul 21, 2022 · The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is the mecca of all motorcycle rallies. Here's a list of things to do surrounding the famed Black Hills rally.
From the majestic wildlife in Custer State Park to the underground wonders of Wonderland Cave, this guide provides insider tips and highlights to make your journey to the rally an unforgettable adventure.
Jun 2, 2023 · Sturgis Bike Rally: What to Know to Go [2023] Last updated by Ori Adler on June 02, 2023. As one of the most anticipated motorcycle events of the year, the Sturgis Bike Rally attracts riders around the world to the Black Hills of South Dakota. Today, we'll explore everything you need to know before your Sturgis adventure.
