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I bet you’re wondering who the hell this “Creeping Jennie” chick is, and why you should bother reading this blog. All right, I’ll explain.    I’m a middle aged housewife from Rapid City South Dakota, and I like writing and motorcycles. (And world peace. Tee hee!) Unfortunately, I have some physical issues that prevent me from riding my own bike. I have had arthritis in my hands since my mid-twenties, and coupled with the insanely small size of my paws, I simply can’t pull in a clutch lever. I also have some annoying balance issues as well, so as a […]

I bet you’re wondering who the hell this “Creeping Jennie” chick is, and why you should bother reading this blog. All right, I’ll explain.    I’m a middle aged housewife from Rapid City South Dakota, and I like writing and motorcycles. (And world peace. Tee hee!) Unfortunately, I have some physical issues that prevent me from riding my own bike. I have had arthritis in my hands since my mid-twenties, and coupled with the insanely small size of my paws, I simply can’t pull in a clutch lever. I also have some annoying balance issues as well, so as a […]

Originally posted by Buck Lovell on Monday, 11 June 2012 in Buck Lovell’s – American Biker Blog THANK YOU DAKOTA V-TWIN FOR A DAY OF FUN… ​Rhea (pronounced Ray) Trevino was a leather craftsman of hard to equal talent before he died unexpectedly several years ago. His custom leather vests, wallets and other motorcycle rider works of leather-art are riding around on the backs of, and in the pockets of hundreds if not thousands of American bikers. His little leather shop located East of Deadwood South Dakota on highway 385 had a regular clientele of bikers who always stopped in whenever […]

Peace*Love*Happiness Teams Up with Biker Belle’s Ride Celebrate the fastest growing segment of motorcycle enthusiasts while raising funds for worthy local charities. This year Peace*Love*Happiness is teaming up with the very cool Biker Belle’s ride in Sturgis! This moto-centric event is an opportunity to connect with women who are shaping the motorcycle industry, driving change and breaking long held traditions. The ride will be August 6th and take off from the Lodge at Deadwood and end at the Buffalo Chip! Register Now Upgrade your experience! VIP passes help support the Biker Belle’s mission to raise funds for worthy charities. Your […]

Make plans now to attend the grand opening of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s 2020 Motorcycles As Art exhibition, “Heavy Mettle: Motorcycles and Art with Moxie,” curated by the celebrated Michael Lichter. This highly anticipated event takes place during the Buffalo Chip’s prestigious Motorcycle Industry Reception on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020.

Is Sturgis Canceled? The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Is Not Canceled! Over 50 local businesses confirm they will be open and hosting the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. (listed below) Over the past few months the question that has been on everyone’s mind is – will the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally be canceled?  “You can’t cancel what you don’t own,” said Randy Peterson, owner of Sturgis.com, the original website dedicated to promoting the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. “You can choose to participate or choose not to participate, but the Sturgis Rally will still go on regardless of what the City of Sturgis chooses.” Consensus among […]

Is Sturgis Canceled? The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Is Not Canceled! Over 50 local businesses confirm they will be open and hosting the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. (listed below) Over the past few months the question that has been on everyone’s mind is – will the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally be canceled?  “You can’t cancel what you don’t own,” said Randy Peterson, owner of Sturgis.com, the original website dedicated to promoting the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. “You can choose to participate or choose not to participate, but the Sturgis Rally will still go on regardless of what the City of Sturgis chooses.” Consensus among […]

The 2021 Sturgis Rally rips off the starting line as rally venues like the Sturgis Buffalo Chip announce Kid Rock live in concert along with a $30,000 prize giveaway.   Anyone who may have questioned whether the 81st Anniversary of the Sturgis Rally was still on can stop now. Sturgis Rally venue and organizers Sturgis Buffalo Chip ripped off the starting line today with Kid Rock and a massive King of Sturgis $30,000 prize vacation giveaway for the first major announcements set for the August 6-15, 2021 Rally. Other rally entertainment and activities being planned include military tributes, Wall of Death stunt shows, […]

​The dust has settled on an incredible rally, and now everyone is asking the same question – How big was the 81st Sturgis Rally in 2021? This year was a bounce back year for the Sturgis Rally. Leading up to the 81st, rumors swirled that 2021 would see a massive turnout, maybe even the largest Sturgis Rally ever. In some ways, the rumors were true.  What was the Sturgis Rally Attendance in 2021? SD Department of Transportation numbers as reported by the department and local News Source KOTA, indicate “more than 525,000 visitors attended the 81st Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.” “Rally attendance was up […]

Daylight savings time, plunging temperatures, and winterized bikes are some of the saddest words in our lexicon. You don’t need a calendar to see the nine months that separate you from the Black Hills. You can feel it. The longing is palpable. It’s easy to get bitter and cold at the amount of time until you’re able to carve canyons and revel in the sights and sound of freedom. We want to increase blood flow to your lower extremities more than a pair of heated motorcycle pants and distract you with some of the wildest photos from Sturgis. 1. How […]

STURGIS MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM NEWS

Originally posted by Buck Lovell on Saturday, 24 December 2011 in Buck Lovell’s – American Biker Blog New Exhibit to Premier at the Buffalo Chip The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame and the Sturgis Buffalo Chip are partnering to bring rally-goers a special new exhibit called “Paving the Way – The Women of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame.” This exhibit will showcase the women who have been inducted into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame – 20 individuals and one women’s group. In addition, the exhibit will highlight historic women’s riding memorabilia as well as take a look

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2021 Sturgis Rally Concerts Expand With 4 More Bands

Here comes P.O.D., Black Stone Cherry, From Ashes To New and Reverend Horton Heat  to join already announced Kid Rod, ZZ Top and Shinedown  2021 Sturgis Rally Concerts. The Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling® is lining up the noise with the addition of four bands with four different takes on the rock genre for the 40th anniversary party this August. P.O.D., Black Stone Cherry, From Ashes To New and Reverend Horton Heat are joining a booming Sturgis Motorcycle Rally lineup that already includes Kid Rock, ZZ Top and Shinedown. The Buffalo Chip’s Sturgis Rally Concert video announcement can be seen at www.BuffaloChip.com/BANDS. “Outdoor concerts

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SOFTAIL STANDARD IS BACK?

NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON® SOFTAIL® STANDARD UNLOCKS THE ESSENTIAL CRUISER EXPERIENCE Milwaukee-Eight® V-Twin Performance and Lean Bobber Style Ready For Customization MILWAUKEE (February 24, 2020) – The new Harley-Davidson® Softail® Standard motorcycle offers the essential Harley-Davidson cruiser experience: a lean bobber profile steeped in attitude, the dynamic performance of the Harley-Davidson Softail chassis, and the unrelenting power of the Milwaukee-Eight® V-Twin powertrain. Featuring classic Vivid Black paint and highlighted with gleaming chrome and polished finishes, the Softail Standard model is a Harley-Davidson motorcycle presented in its most elemental form. The contrast of black and bright components gives the Softail Standard motorcycle a

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