Sturgis 2016

"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
03/02/2015 at 18:45 • Filed to: None

Looks like I'm going. 5-7 of us. probably going to spend 3-4 days there, then head home.

awwwww wyyyeeeaaaaaaaa

DISCUSSION (21)

McMike > bob and john
03/02/2015 at 18:49

Going this year, for the first (and probably last) time.

Riding from DC.

bob and john > McMike
03/02/2015 at 18:50

ah. I woudlnt be able to swing it this year. too bad.

McMike > bob and john
03/02/2015 at 18:59

We're staying the first two nights in Wyoming.

Yes, Wyoming.

We are riding 1600 miles to Sturgis, passing all the way through South Dakota, and into the next state just to find some where to stay.

There are no vacancies in SD for anything resembling a reasonable about of money, and we're still 5 months out.

Can't wait.

Kinja'd!!!

bob and john > McMike
03/02/2015 at 19:05

...5 MONTHS out?!?!?

McMike > bob and john
03/02/2015 at 19:10

It's Aug, so yeah... we leave five months from now.

There are only 800K people in SD. Over a million come to that rally. Shit sells out fast.

bob and john > McMike
03/02/2015 at 19:12

holy shit..so i should reserve a house like...this year?

desertdog5051 > McMike
03/02/2015 at 19:14

I stayed in Newcastle, Wy. Small town, can get a room cheap, and only about an hour from Sturgis. Been to Sturgis 4 times. If you can spend 4 days there, you are amazing. Usually one to one and a half days is about all anybody can take. Have fun.

McMike > desertdog5051
03/02/2015 at 19:27

LOL, that's where we are spending the first few nights.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > bob and john
03/02/2015 at 19:27

Prepare for lots and lots of Harleys. I was in SD during Sturgis in 2013. Didn't go for Sturgis, just happened that the Rapid City leg of our trip was the same week. It was interesting. Some very nice roads out by Mount Rushmore though. Enjoy when ever you do get to go, whether this or next year.

McMike > bob and john
03/02/2015 at 19:34

So many options. The campgrounds have shitty websites, shower houses, tents, cabins for rent (some have electricity), and slips for RVs. There are houses for rent, too.

Rapid City is a decent size city with motels, hotels, etc.. Start calling now and see what they have to say.

bob and john > McMike
03/02/2015 at 19:36

we are looking at a house to rent. we found a place thats like 3K for the week, for 7 ppl.

McMike > bob and john
03/02/2015 at 19:40

If you found a place, great!

We struggled a little bit finding a place for two couples. I could sleep in a tent for week, but the wives......

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > bob and john
03/02/2015 at 23:09

Wait, are you allowed to go if you're not riding a Harley?

In all seriousness, I recommend staying in Keystone and riding highway 16a at some point. It would be fun to get there a few days before everything really gets going so you could enjoy the roads a bit more without all the extra traffic. I've never been to the rally but I've been through the area quite a few times years ago. Should be fun.

bob and john > AMGtech - now with more recalls!
03/02/2015 at 23:10

I'm going to be making a list of roads to ride and things to do later, closer to the ate

also, shhhhhhh. They hear a Vtwin from my bike, I told them is a vintage electra glide with new panels

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > bob and john
03/02/2015 at 23:17

Lol half of them might just believe you!