by Stephen Groves from https://www.adn.com STURGIS, S.D. — Thousands of bikers poured into the small South Dakota city of Sturgis on Friday as the 80th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally rumbled to life despite fears it could lead to a massive coronavirus outbreak. The rally could become one of the largest public gatherings since the pandemic began, […]
by Joel Shannon from https://news.yahoo.com One of the largest events since the beginning of the pandemic has begun in South Dakota: More than 250,000 people are expected at the iconic Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. That’s scaled down from previous years, where about half-a-million people have descended on the city of about 7,000 for an event that
by Matthew Chapman from https://www.rawstory.com The ten-day Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is moving forward in South Dakota despite fears from health experts that it will be a superspreader event for COVID-19. According to The Daily Beast, even Harley-Davidson, the official motorcycle manufacturer of the Sturgis rally, is cautious about scaling up its operations at the event.
by Daniel Patrascu from https://www.autoevolution.com It’s very hard to find a recent custom motorcycle worth talking about. That’s probably because the custom bike industry is much slower at churning out new products, and the number of garages doing stuff to/with motorcycles is much smaller than those handling cars. So, when in the mood for some
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By Mallika Kallingal, Konstantin Toropin, Samira Said and Ryan Young, CNN (CNN)Hundreds of motorcycle riders and enthusiasts are arriving in Sturgis, South Dakota, for the 80th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally despite objections from a majority of its residents. The celebration — which nearly 500,000 people attended last year — will take place as the coronavirus pandemic remains out of control in cities
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We have a very rare opportunity for a few lucky collectors. As you may know, David has been doing a special piece for Sturgis each year since 2005. Many of these are sold out and most, if not all are priced at well over $2,000 on our website. For the 80th anniversary this year,
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by Dustin Wheelen from https://www.rideapart.com Hawking Hogs in the digital age. Many see a Harley-Davidson motorcycle as the symbol of a mid-life crisis, but for the past five years, the Motor Company has been going through its own identity crisis. From releasing the LiveWire to introducing the Pan America and the Bronx to the recent
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by Daniel Patrascu from https://www.autoevolution.com/ We’re not sure what is it about gold that makes it look so tacky on cars and motorcycles, but it is what it is: although there are some trying to make gold give a noble look to their rides, all they manage to do is make them look completely and
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COVID be damned, Bonneville is ready to blast off! The historic salt flats of Bonneville will host the annual Speed Week land-speed event August 8–14. Southern California Timing Association (SCTA), the volunteer organization has been making it happen since 1949, went to bat with the Utah office of the Bureau of Land Management, and upon
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WindVest may not be in the Black Hills this year but we’ve got you covered. We are offering show specials on all of our products during the 80th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. August 7th through August 16th, 2020. Free Shipping too!!! All discounts will be applied when order is ready to ship. SHOP ONLINE! www.windvest.com
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For the fifth consecutive year, Jack Daniels® and Indian Motorcycle have joined forces with Klock Werks® Kustom Cycles to deliver an ultra‑premium, limited edition motorcycle. This year’s bike embodies meticulous American craftsmanship, a reflection of the diverse creative processes of each of these three storied brands. In keeping with the Jack Daniel’s® iconic “Old No. 7
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Black Girls Ride to the March On Washington 2020! We ride against racism and in support of the movement against police brutality in our communities. This year marks the 57th Anniversary of the historic Civil Rights March On Washington. We still haven’t fully overcome racism in America. We’ve come a long way, but we still
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Today marks the day of the Purple Heart — an award bestowed upon those who’ve sustained injuries in combat. As a U.S. Army veteran, triple amputee and Purple Heart recipient myself, I understand that, for many of us, the pain and wounds caused while serving our country will never completely heal. Yet in ways,
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August in D.C. The annual month-long August Congressional Recess is about to begin. While both chambers are scheduled to adjourn this week, the ongoing debate surrounding another COVID relief bill has put the schedule in flux. White House and Congressional leaders are negotiating the extension of supplemental unemployment funds, stimulus checks for more Americans and
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When: Friday, August 7th, 2020, 5:00 pm Where: Indian Motorcycle Sturgis. 2130 Main St. Sturgis, SD 57785 All press and media invited to attend When facing challenging times, Americans seek out ways to help one another. They rally together and support those in need. That is precisely what MyMedicTM and Veterans Charity Ride are doing
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Hey, You’ll see in the news wild announcements. The Authorities shut down Las Vegas Bike Fest and Daytona Biketoberfest, but we’re still rocking in Sturgis. It’s going to be a helluva test. I hope like hell no one gets sick. I don’t see a lot of mask wearing in these parts. This might be the
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by Daniel Patrascu from https://www.autoevolution.com Back in April, BMW Motorrad pulled the wraps off the R 18, the company’s first entry in the cruiser segment dominated by giants like Harley-Davidson or Indian. Since then we’ve heard little about the revolutionary German machine, but the wait seems to have been worthwhile. It appears in the time
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The gallery in Deadwood is officially open! We’re at the Gold Dust Casino through Sunday the 16th. If you’re in the area, please stop in and say hello. Crowds have been great thus far and we are looking forward to an amazing rally this year! We are please to announce the release of David’s third
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by Daniel Patrascu from https://www.autoevolution.com There are a few car colors in this world that are perhaps more recognizable than the vehicles they are sprayed on. When talking about production cars, who doesn’t know about the Nardo Gray, or the British Racing Green? Motorsport has its share of stars as well. One of them is
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It was a straight-up bracket hustler’s convention. The most dangerous motorcycle bracket racers in the nation converged on Lucas Oil Raceway in Brownsburg, Indiana, for the $62,000 BB Racing Bracket Shootout—the biggest-ever payout in motorcycle drag racing history. It was all part of NHDRO’s Big Show, which included the rain-delayed June race. Two ladders—one
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About the Time Doom and Gloom Hits the Horizon another Market Blossoms by Bandit with photos by Wrench The Badlands represents the old west and now bikers, due predominately to the 80-year-old Sturgis Rally, Pappy Hoel and Michael Lichter. More brothers and sisters feel the magic in the hills and want to stay. Plus, for
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by Daniel Patrascu from https://www.autoevolution.com Like it or not, the name Harley-Davidson is the dominant one in the world of motorcycle building. You get bikes made in Milwaukee either in factory-form or as one of the countless interpretations made by garages across the world. But you also get Harley DNA in most of the otherwise
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