Anybody at sturgis???

[Lemieuxfan]

Haven't seen any threads with Sturgis going on

 

[atomsplitter]

Probably due to it being a Harley-Fest.

Sturgis Rally Live Web Cams

The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is the largest motorcycle rally in the world. It is held annually in Sturgis, South Dakota for 10 days during the first week of August. 2021 will mark the 81st annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

sturgis.com

 

[mexican]

I was there 3 weeks ago when it was normalthis is a family pic with @Rocket Scientist to the right on his beast

 

[Rick111]

^ looks like good times . Happy motoring .

 

[Bob R]

I was there in 1975 on a brand new Norton 850 Commando MKIII with the extra weight the electric (non) starter gave me.

I have watched it evolve over the years and if I were to visit the area you can bet it would be anytime other than when the Rally is going on. I just can't do things like that any more!

bob

 

[Dr.D]

The area is dangerous when full of people.

 

[Rick111]

The area is dangerous when full of people.

Most are these days , we have met the enemy and it is us.

 

[Dr.D]

Most are these days , we have met the enemy and it is us.

It is documented that intoxicants is a major factor in motorcycle crashes at that event.

 

[Bob R]

This is why i stay away from large events these days.

One motorcyclist killed, seven injured in Black Hills crashes

A 72-year-old motorcyclist was killed and seven others were injured in crashes on Saturday during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, South Dakota Highway Patrol says.

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Sioux Falls woman killed in head-on motorcycle crash near Sturgis identified

Angelee Kay Glammeier, 46, of Sioux Falls, died Thursday after her motorcycle was struck head-on on U.S. Highway 14A near Sturgis, S.D

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Colorado couple identified in fatal motorcycle crash near Deadwood

The South Dakota Highway Patrol identified Shawn Lee Rector, 59, and Susan Renee Rector, 54, of Frederick, CO, as the couple killed in a motorcycle crash on Highway 14A near Deadwood.

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It is like either common sense has left the building or people are riding beyond their skill level because there are so many bikes and who knows what kind of riding they have done in the past. And, as mentioned above, intoxicants may be playing a role. Maybe not impaired to the point of legally under the influence but enough to take the edge off of their common sense,

bob

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

I met up with Lupe, Fred and Melissa at Lead on my way home to Idaho from visiting my daughter in Bellwood, IL (Outside Chicago. I had to get some of that great deepdish pizza). Our time together in SD was short but very fulfilling. Thanks Guys. I rode the Rocket through town and into the Spearfish canyon a couple of times.