GONE RIDIN’– Yes, it’s time to head out to Sturgis, so I’ve compiled a few locations with lots going on for those who plan on attending. The years that Bandit heads out to the Badlands, it’s such a hectic schedule for months approaching August, that by the time he leaves, we girls are exhausted. So, excuse us for the next couple of weeks if we slack off a bit. We’ll drop a few items in Bikernet but not at the heated pace that Bandit did. We’ll also do short news on Thursdays and a tiny Sunday Post. Sorry about last Sunday, family crisis.
To all who are heading out, have a safe trip and we look forward to hearing your stories upon your return. And to those who are not going, take it easy like we’ll be.
Layla & Sin
Thunder Road, The Custom Capital of Sturgis– has more Bike Shows, Babes,Beer, and Vendors Four YearsRunning
Sturgis, S.D. For the fourth year in a row, during2006 Sturgis Bike Week, Thunder Road will be thecustom capital of Sturgis. Thunder Road will havemore bike shows, babes, and beer than anywhere else inSturgis. This year, the 40,000 square foot Thunderdomewill be host to the AMD World Championship of CustomBike Building, three major bike shows, and MichaelLichters Schools Out; Old School, New School,All(s)Kool exhibition, which will highlight theindustrys best builders and motorcycle artists. Asalways there is plenty of free motorcycle parking atThunder Road.
Thunder Road has grown over the last four years intothe custom capital of Sturgis with custom bikebuilders, manufacturers, and high-end parts companieson the lot. In addition to vendors, the prestigiousAMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building will beheld from Saturday, August 5th through Monday, August7th. The fourth annual Metzler Custom Bike Show willbe held on Tuesday, August 8th. Thursday will onceagain be host to the Biker/Penthouse bike show andBuild-Off, an event that is sure to be a huge hit. Theweek will end on Friday with the ever-popular RatsHole show. All these events will draw the top buildersin the world, and there is no better place to showcasetheir world-class bikes than at Thunder Road.
The Journey continues at Thunder Road with MichaelLichters 6th annual art exhibition of custommotorcycles and wall art. This year’s exhibitincludes custom bikes from over 20 of the top custombuilders from around the country, and explores what ismeant by the popular and often loosely used phrasesold school and new school. Regardless of approach,the lines between different styles of custom bikes areblending, and All(s)Kool.
We have made every effort possible to ensure thateveryone who comes out to Thunder Road gets the fullSturgis experience because we are hosting the best bikeshows and exhibits, along with having the top custombike builders on the property, says Gary Lippold,owner of Thunder Road. We feel like we have createdan atmosphere at Thunder Road where people can comeout, get a beer at Strokers, see some of the topcustom bikes from around the world, and experienceSturgis Bike Week.
The Thunderdome will once again be host to RickFairless Strokers Sturgis. This venue will be openfrom 11 am until midnight Saturday August 5th throughFriday August 11th. There will be food and beeravailable all day long from Ricks bar and there willbe free live entertainment nightly.
In conjunction Thunder Road will have the bestattractions around, including Miss Sturgis, The TexasBikini Team, and even more great entertainment.Thunder Road is a part of the Glencoe Nation and islocated directly in front of the Glencoe CampResortwhich will be host to Rock n The Rally, an event thatwill have over 20 national music acts including Bigand Rich, Cheap Trick, Sammy Hagar, Steve Miller Bandand Nickelback.
Thunder Road is located 3 miles east of Sturgis onHighway 34 and is home to the premier bike buildersand vendors in Sturgis.
STURGIS MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM PLANS BIG FOR 66th RALLY– July 2006 – – The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame 2006 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally schedule of events:
Saturday 5 August – Saturday 12 August
Museum Rally Hours 8:00 am until 8:00 pm
EXCEPTION: Museum will be closed to the public from 4:30 pm until 7:00 pm on Sunday, 6 August
Saturday 5 August – Thursday 10 August
Special Rally Exhibit
In conjunction with the release of four motorcycle postage stamps the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum will be exhibiting three of the motorcycles depicted on the stamps – 1918 Cleveland, 1940 Indian Four, and 1965 Harley-Davidson Electra-Glide
Sunday 6 August
Postage Stamp Motorcycle Owners “Meet and Greet” – 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm
Meet Penny Nickerson, George Tsunis and Larry Spielfogel, and talk about their now famous vintage motorcycles
Monday 7 August
Sonny Barger Book Signing – 1:00 pm until 2:30 pm
Sonny's books, tours and interviews have captured widespread attention around the globe. Meet motorcyclings most charismatic and controversial icon at the Museum for autographs, photo ops and book purchases. Books available for purchase ? “New” 6 Chambers, 1 Bullet/Freedom/Hells Angel
Tuesday 8 August
Postage Stamp Motorcycle Owners “Meet and Greet” – 10:00 am until noon/1:00 until 3:00 pm
Meet Penny Nickerson, George Tsunis and Larry Spielfogel, and talk about their now famous vintage motorcycles
Wednesday 9 August
Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Breakfast
9:00 until 11:00 am – Holiday Inn, Spearfish (exit 14)
2006 Hall of Fame Inductees ? Marjorie Hummel, John Parham, John Reed, Sam “Morgan” Storm & Paul “Sonny” Pelaquin, and Jay Springsteen who will be receiving the J.C. “Pappy” Hoel Outstanding Achievement Award
2006 Freedom Fighter Hall of Fame Inductees ? Elizabeth “Boots” Buchholz, Rich “Neb” Nebelsick and “Deacon” David Phillips
Thursday 10 August
Marian Hersrud Book Signing – 1:00 until 3:00 pm
Sturgis’ own Marian Hersrud will be on hand to sign her new book, Spirits and Black Leather, the sequel to her first hit Sweet Thunder, about a rally and a town not too unlike Sturgis.
Both books will be available for purchase.
Saturday 12 August
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Raffle Drawing – 2:00 pm
Will you be one of the three winners in 2006!
2006 Harley-Davidson FLHX Street Glide
Donated by Black Hills Harley-Davidson & Sturgis Harley-Davidson
Henry 44-40 Rifle
2006 Edition, one of a kind commemorative
Scott Jacobs “Pushing the Limit” framed Limited Edition print
Donated by Scott Jacobs-Signed, Numbered & Dedicated
Museum admission is $5.00 per person, $4.00 for persons 65 and older, children 12 and under are admitted free of charge (must be accompanied by a paying adult).
For further information on the Museum or the Rally visit our web site at www.sturgismuseum.com
Going On’s At The Broken Spoke–The Broken Spoke Saloon and Museum doubles the funwith two locations at Sturgis! Look for the BrokenSpoke Saloon at Lazelle Street and now at the newSturgis County Line Campground. The second location isa spacious version of the Broken Spoke Saloon onLazelle Street situated on 600 acres of South Dakotaoasis located off of Highway 79 N, four miles from theentrance to Bear Butte.
THE BROKEN SPOKE SALOON EVENT HIGHLIGHTS STURGIS 2006
• Billy Lane’s Blood, Sweat and Gears Tour at hisHeavy Metal Garage exclusively located at the BrokenSpoke Saloon on Lazelle Street. The master at workdoing his steel show. Watch the schedule.
• Sonny Barger signs his books and showcases his beerbrand! Get an autograph and picture with the legendof the motorcycle culture. August 9th and August 8th.
• Discovery Channel premiere television series, seasonkick-off starring Billy Lane vs. Russell Mitchell. Theepisode finale was filmed at The Broken Spoke Saloon,Laconia. Will be airing on the screens at BrokenSpoke Saloon, August 7th at 9 p.m.
• Billy Lane’s Builder’s Breakfast on Tuesday, August8th at 9am. Twenty-Five of the top builders willparticipate in the first annual fundraiser to benefitKids & Chrome charity. Hang with your favoritebuilder, talk shop and enjoy the social chow time allfor a good cause.
• Discovery Channel Biker-Build-off filming featuringbuild gurus Jay Hart and Brian Klock. Be there tocast your vote on Tuesday afternoon, August 8th, astwo hot and hungry builders go tire to tire to showwho’s boss of Sturgis Bike Week with the most stylin’high-octane build. Hugh “Chopper” King, executiveproducer of Biker Build-Off will be there to rock andrev the crowd.
• Celebrity Bike Builder Bartending event at theBroken Spoke Saloon on Lazelle Street and SturgisCounty Line. To support the Sturgis FoothillsAssisted Living Home. All proceeds from the celebritybartender shift goes to the charity. 8-10pm Sat 8/5 ¬Sat 8/12, except Wed 8/9 is 10p-12a. Starring DavePerewitz, Russell Mitchell, Jesse Rooke, RickFairless, Danny Gray, Kim Suter, Russell Marlowe, SaraLiberte, GothGirl, Chica, Keino, Paul Cox, AaronGreene, Dave Nichols, Jesse Rooke, Roland Sands,Mondo, Jerry Covington, Eddie Trotta and others!
• S&S Cycle night on Thursday, August 10th. Don’tmiss their unveiling of the Super Victory Motorcycle! This is the night to witness the ultimate tiresmoke-out.
• Broken Spoke legendary bike shows at Sturgis CountyLine: Panhead Day, Shovelhead Day,Knuckles/Flats/Indian Day, Chopper Day ¬ Rigids Only!
. The tattoo contest returns! Several other hotcontests. Cash prizes and trophies. The Ultimate XCFFighting, and more!
• Top music featuring: Jimmie Van Zant, DallasMoore, Ryan Rolando, Corpus and other great acts!
Visit www.brokenspokesaloon.com for the full contest,event and entertainment schedules.
