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2011 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Review

Thursday, August 18, 2011
After 11 days on the road, Motorcycle USA looks back at the epic rides, bike shows, concerts, and general mayhem that filled the Black Hills for the 71st annual Sturgis Rally.

Rats Hole Custom Bike Show Sturgis 2011

Friday, August 12, 2011
The spirit of Big Daddy Rat invaded Sturgis as the Rat's Hole Custom Bike Show rolled into town to set up camp at the Legendary Buffalo Chip to hold it's annual show in the Black Hills.

2011 AMD World Championship Sturgis Results

Thursday, August 11, 2011
The 2011 AMD World Championships of Custom Bike Building crowned a new champion from a field of builders spanning 19 different countries.

Thursday is Buffalo Chip Campground Day

Wednesday, August 10, 2011
South Dakota Governor, Dennis Daugaard proclaimed Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011 as Buffalo Chip Campground Day in South Dakota. The campground is celebrating its 30th annual event this year.

Fourth Annual Legends Ride - Sturgis 2011

Wednesday, August 10, 2011
The Fourth Annual Legends Ride, featuring celebrities like 'Big' Kenny, Rupert Boneham and more was another huge success at raising money for the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and the Black Hills Special Olympics.

AMD World Championship Sturgis Preview

Monday, August 08, 2011
This year's AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building at Sturgis promises to be the most competitive ever with entries from 19 countries and 43 builders duking it out in the Freestyle class.

2011 Sturgis Rally First Impressions

Sunday, August 07, 2011
Motorcycle USA rolled into Sturgis last night, just in time to head out to our favorite place to party, the Legendary Buffalo Chip and to compile a few initial impressions of the scene.

Rod Woodruff Interview- Buffalo Chip Turns 30

Tuesday, August 02, 2011
The Buffalo Chip is planning its biggest celebration yet for Sturgis 2011 in honor of its 30th anniversary. We got a chance to talk to the man responsible for 'The Best Party Anywhere,' Rod 'Woody' Woodruff in this exclusive interview.

Buffalo Chip Ready for Sturgis Party 2011

Monday, August 01, 2011
The countdown to the 2011 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally has begun at the Legendary Buffalo Chip Campground as Woody and the crew have a slew of new events and attractions in honor of its 30th anniversary.

2011 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Preview

Friday, July 29, 2011
The 71st annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is just around the corner so we thought we'd help out with a little preview of the big events planned this year, from the 30th anniversary celebration at the Buffalo Chip to the party on Main and Lazelle.

Bean're Mayor of Fun at Sturgis Buffalo Chip

Thursday, July 28, 2011
The Legendary Buffalo Chip Campground is proud to announce rally veteran Bean're will be acting Mayor of Fun at the Chip for Sturgis 2011.

Indian Motorcycles Celebrates 110 at Sturgis

Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Indian Motorcycles 2012 lineup will be on display at the corner of 4th and Lazelle during the annual Sturgis rally. The company is also organizing a group ride to the flat track races and more.

2010 Sturgis Rally Review

Thursday, August 19, 2010
We reflect on the 2010 Sturgis Rally, from riding with Rupert in the Legends Ride to hearing Michael Lichter tell the story behind his photos in the Motorcycles as Art exhibit, from rocking with ZZ Top to covering the AMD Championships.

2010 Sturgis Rally Second Report

Friday, August 13, 2010
Motorcycle USA's Sturgis coverage continues including a trip to the AMD World Championships, the Harley-Davidson Ride In Bike Show, a peek at Indian Motorcycles 2011 Chief Blackhawk and more concert action.

2010 AMD World Championship Results

Thursday, August 12, 2010
Competitors from 17 countries vied for the 2010 AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building title yesterday in Sturgis with Fred Krugger from Belgium being rewarded for his two-in-one motorcycle.

Stone Temple Pilots Rock N' Rev Sturgis

Thursday, August 12, 2010
The party continues in Sturgis as the Stone Temple Pilots and Wolfmother played electrifying sets Wednesday at the Rock N' Rev Amphitheater adjacent to the Monkey Rock.

2010 Sturgis Rally First Report

Wednesday, August 11, 2010
The 2010 Sturgis Rally kicks off and Motorcycle USA is there for all the action, starting with the Michael Lichter/Sugar Bear ride and the Legends Ride led by an unexpected name.

Lichter Celebrates 30 in the Wind at Sturgis

Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Michael Lichter debuted never before shown photography along with the work of 30 of the best custom motorcycle builders in the business at the Eternal Combustion 30 in the Wind exhibit in Sturgis at the Legendary Buffalo Chip.

Motorcycle USA - On the Road to Sturgis II

Sunday, August 08, 2010
Motorcyle USA's second day on the road to Sturgis includes a trip up to Estes Park to visit the famously haunted Stanley Hotel and a long stretch through the farms and ranches of Wyoming along Highway 85.

Motorcycle USA - On the Road to Sturgis 2010

Saturday, August 07, 2010
Motorcycle USA begins its trek to the 70th annual Sturgis Rally with a spectacular ride across Colorado on a 2011 Victory Vision 8-Ball.

Lodging at Legendary Buffalo Chip For Sturgis

Tuesday, July 27, 2010
From camping to cabins, the Legendary Buffalo Chip has accomodations to meet any biker's needs for the upcoming 2010 Sturgis Rally.

Michael Lichter/Sugar Bear Sturgis Ride 2010

Tuesday, July 27, 2010
The Broken Spoke Saloon announced that this year's Michael Lichter and Sugar Bear Ride will take place on Sunday, August 8 during the Sturgis Rally 2010.

Camping & Concerts at Broken Spoke Sturgis

Friday, July 16, 2010
The Broken Spoke Campground has a stellar lineup of entertainment scheduled for the 2010 Sturgis Rally to go along with a mondo biker pool and acres of camping space in the foothills below Bear Butte

Broken Spoke Announces 2010 Sturgis Concerts

Wednesday, July 14, 2010
The Broken Spoke Campground announced its killer lineup of musical and comedy acts scheduled to perform during Sturgis 2010.

Buffalo Chip Hosting Sturgis' Hottest Music Fest

Wednesday, July 07, 2010
The Legendary Buffalo Chip is hosting the summer's 'Hottest Music Festival,' with acts like Bob Dylan and Ozzy Osbourne signed on as headliners.

Mtn Dew/Buffalo Chip Launch Sturgis Promo

Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Specially marked Mountain Dew cans will be circulating around Sturgis with a $2-off coupon good for the purchase of the 2010 Official Sturgis Buffalo Chhip Event t-shirt.

Alice in Chains on Rock N Rev Sturgis Lineup

Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Alice in Chains has joined the super lineup of incredible musical acts that will be rocking the Glencoe CampResort during the ROCK 'N REV FESTIVAL during Sturgis 2010.

Bob Dylan to Perform at Buffalo Chip in Sturgis

Thursday, June 24, 2010
Two legends are teaming up for Sturgis 2010 as the famed singer and songwriter Bob Dylan has been added to the stellar lineup of musical acts that will perform at the Buffalo Chip during the Sturgis Rally 2010.

Sturgis 2010: Ozzy to Rock the Buffalo Chip

Tuesday, June 22, 2010
The madman himself, Ozzy Osbourne, has been added to the already incredible list of musical acts scheduled to perform at the Legendary Buffalo Chip for Sturgis 2010.

Sturgis 2009 Wrap Up Report

Thursday, August 13, 2009
Motorcycle USA spent 8 days at the baddest motorcycle rally around, Sturgis 2009, a fun-filled affair that saw Aerosmith's Steven Tyler take a dive, Dave Cook win the AMD World Championships and a hail storm we'll never forget.

2009 AMD World Championship Results

Tuesday, August 11, 2009
The AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building took place last week in Sturgis as an American bike builder took home World Champion honors for the first-time ever.

Hail Storm Pummels Sturgis Friday Night

Saturday, August 08, 2009
A vicious hail storm swept through the outskskirts of the 2009 Sturgis Rally Friday night leaving motorcyclists in a state of shock and disbelief, with severe damage to cars and motorcycles.

Crazy Horse Ride on an Indian Motorcycle

Friday, August 07, 2009
Motorcycle USA's coverage of the 2009 Sturgis Rally continues, as we ride through the Black Hills on the 2010 Indian Chief Roadmaster to visit the Crazy Horse Memorial and support the Tribal Hope Foundation.

Sturgis Interview Custom Builder Paul Cox

Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Motorcycle USA ran into custom motorcycle builder and leather guru Paul Cox at the Metzeler Custom Bike Show in Sturgis where he obliged us with answers to a few quick questions.

Sturgis 2009 Legends Ride

Wednesday, August 05, 2009
There was no better way to get the 2009 Sturgis Rally started off right than riding along with a couple hundred motorcycles, custom builders, and celebrities for the 2009 Legends Ride.

Sturgis 2009 Preview The Rally Turns 69

Friday, July 31, 2009
It's time! The mother of all motorcycle rallies is upon us. The 69th Annual Sturgis Rally commences this weekend, so here's a preview of things to come.

SS Trike to Debut at AMD Show in Sturgis

Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Olmax Fabrication will debut its SS Trike, a sporty-looking new three-wheeler, in Sturgis at the 2009 AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building competition.

Women's Activities At Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Thursday, July 23, 2009
In an ongoing effort to celebrate women riders - and those who dream of riding - Harley-Davidson will host its third annual Women’s Day on Sunday, August 2, 2009, during the 69th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

Mail Gear to Sturgis Via USPS

Thursday, July 16, 2009
Are you riding to the 69th Sturgis Rally, August 3-8, and not sure how to haul all the gear and supplies you need? The U.S. Postal Service has an easy solution.

RFA Promotes Use of Ethanol at Sturgis

Monday, July 13, 2009
The Renewable Fuels Association is partnering with the Buffalo Chip Campground and Buffalo Chip Gazette to promote the use of ethanol blended fuels at the 2009 Sturgis Rally.

Steven Tyler & Dirico Motorcycles at Sturgis

Thursday, May 07, 2009
Dirico Motorcycles USA, the brand of Steven Tyler’s inspiration and Mark Dirico’s innovation, will be appearing at the 2009 Sturgis Bike Week when Aerosmith headlines the event.

Sturgis 2007 Motorcycle Rally Wrap-Up

Thursday, August 16, 2007
Sounds of a V-Twin trail off into a Black Hills' sunset, the 2007 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally draws to a close. A look back at the week's festivities.

Sturgis 2007 Mid-Week Update

Wednesday, August 08, 2007
The Black Hills of South Dakota continues to be the place to be for bikers as the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally rages on.

Sturgis Wrap-Up

Thursday, September 07, 2006
Nearly a half-million people partied at Sturgis this year. Billy distills the experience with his wrap of the infamous event.

2006 Sturgis Rally

Monday, August 14, 2006
Our cruiser correspondent once again takes us on his journey to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Come along for the ride.

2005 Sturgis Wrap-up

Thursday, August 25, 2005
In case you missed it, our cruiser correspondent Billy Bartels reflects on his coverage of the 2005 Sturgis Rally.

2005 Sturgis Rally

Friday, August 12, 2005
Billy Bartels keeps us up to date with daily reports on the happenings at this years Sturgis Rally.

2004 Sturgis Rally Adventure

Wednesday, October 13, 2004
Every motorcyclist, regardless of what make of bike they ride or own, should attend the Sturgis Rally at least once in their lives.

2004 Sturgis on the River Rally

Wednesday, September 08, 2004
Every year for the past ten years the Sturgis on the River Rally, held in Davenport Iowa, takes place over the Father's Day weekend in June.
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