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VANITY: Who is attending Sturgis 2015?
Robert Teesdale ^ | 7/21/2015 | Robert Teesdale

Posted on 07/21/2015 5:28:35 AM PDT by Robert Teesdale

Vanity post here, which I rarely do...

Who is going to Sturgis this year?

With well over a million attendees expected in Sturgis this year for the 75th anniversary of the Sturgis Rally, I can only imagine there will be a number of Freepers present.

I'd like to commence a thread for this, and facilitate some in person meetings. It would be a pleasure.


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Hobbies; Miscellaneous; Travel
KEYWORDS: biker; meeting; sturgis; waco
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1 posted on 07/21/2015 5:28:35 AM PDT by Robert Teesdale
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A couple of years ago, we were about to make the drive home from Minnesota to Kalifornia, via Rapid City so we could see Rushmore......but I caught the news that Sturgis was about to fire up, so we took the southern route.

Finding lodging or waiting for dozens of moto-cyclists at the pitstops would have been a bit dicey for us, travling by car.

When we got to the Hampton Inn in Orem, Utah, I'd guess that half the rooms were taken by those headed to Sturgis.

2 posted on 07/21/2015 5:34:41 AM PDT by ErnBatavia (It ain't a "hashtag"....it's a damn pound sign. ###)
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To: Robert Teesdale

Depends on when everyone gets out of jail in Waco.


3 posted on 07/21/2015 5:37:56 AM PDT by ImJustAnotherOkie
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To: Robert Teesdale

Not ME I in the United States Navy had enough of DRUNKS for the rest of my life!


4 posted on 07/21/2015 5:40:03 AM PDT by US Navy Vet (Go Packers! Go Rockies! Go Boston Bruins! See, I'm "Diverse"!)
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To: Robert Teesdale

IBTBAS crowd.


5 posted on 07/21/2015 5:40:23 AM PDT by mad_as_he$$ (Section 20.)
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To: Robert Teesdale

I was there a couple of weeks ago. It was already getting crowded. That entire region will be in biker gridlock in about a week.


6 posted on 07/21/2015 5:43:08 AM PDT by TADSLOS (A Ted Cruz Happy Warrior! GO TED!)
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To: Robert Teesdale

I was getting ready to build a project in Gillette in the 70s. Driving across South Dakota I saw a Harley go by with a topless girl on the back.

This was still 300 miles out from the rally but that was my introduction to what Sturgis was like.


7 posted on 07/21/2015 5:56:44 AM PDT by KC Burke (Ceterum censeo Islam esse delendam)
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To: Robert Teesdale

Where is it? When is it?


8 posted on 07/21/2015 5:57:06 AM PDT by Mr. K (If it is HilLIARy -vs- Jeb! then I am writing-in Palin/Cruz)
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Sturgis Black Hills Rally 2015

Buffalo Chip

If folks aren't already reserved, doubtful there's a vacant hotel room within 200 miles...
9 posted on 07/21/2015 6:00:14 AM PDT by Robert Teesdale (III% | 4GW)
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To: Robert Teesdale
I hope you all come out and visit. I live in the southern hills and I hear all the bikes rolling in from the south.

A few tips for those who might be new to the hills.

1. The roads in the National Forest and Custer State Park can be fun but they are tricky and can be dangerous.

2. Don't scare the buffalo!

3. We do have mountain lions, be careful where you take your comfort breaks.

4. Traffic can be congested in the parks and is a little heavier in town than normal, but people out here are used to it, so relax! Everyone will get where they are going eventually.

5. Rapid City has according to NOAA, has the most unpredictable weather in the country. So be prepared. Also bring a helmet. The hail can be painful and deadly!

6. If you don't like the weather where you are standing, ride in a different direction for 20 minutes. Might be sunny there. :)

10 posted on 07/21/2015 6:04:53 AM PDT by defconw (Fight all error, and do it with good humor, patience, kindness and love. -St. John Cantius)
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To: Robert Teesdale

I have a forum buddy who recently moved to a place about 15 miles south of Sturgis. Will be interesting to hear what he has to say.


11 posted on 07/21/2015 6:18:06 AM PDT by USMCPOP (Father of LCpl. Karl Linn, KIA 1/26/2005 Al Haqlaniyah, Iraq)
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—as I live in Deadwood in the summer, will be exposed to the rally and probably go over a day or two—finding anybody in the crowd doubtful-—but I’ll try if the timing is right-—


12 posted on 07/21/2015 6:33:24 AM PDT by rellimpank (--don't believe anything the media or government says about firearms or explosives--)
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie; Robert Teesdale

Make sure you don’t wear a vest!


13 posted on 07/21/2015 6:38:51 AM PDT by bgill ( CDC site, "we still do not know exactly how people are infected with Ebola")
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To: Robert Teesdale

Wow. Impressive band lineup.


14 posted on 07/21/2015 6:42:53 AM PDT by SpinnerWebb (Winter is coming)
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To: defconw
1.A Go find Iron Mountain Rd. and take it for a spin. Epic.
Thank you South Dakota for your hospitality
15 posted on 07/21/2015 6:43:11 AM PDT by BraveMan
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Wow. Impressive band lineup.

It's going to be a great time. :)
16 posted on 07/21/2015 6:48:36 AM PDT by Robert Teesdale (III% | 4GW)
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To: BraveMan
LOL, Yep but those of you who tend to get queasy, take a Dramamine!
17 posted on 07/21/2015 7:03:11 AM PDT by defconw (Fight all error, and do it with good humor, patience, kindness and love. -St. John Cantius)
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To: Robert Teesdale

Recently stayed at a nice B&B in Spearfish owned by some bike fans. They were not yet full for rally week when we were there in mid June. Worth checking out..they may have space for campers too.


18 posted on 07/21/2015 8:01:01 AM PDT by The Great RJ (“Socialists are happy until they run out of other people's money.” Margaret Thatcher)
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To: Robert Teesdale

I’ll be tenting it near the Full Throttle Saloon. Really looking forward to it.

RT: I’ll send you a private reply.


19 posted on 07/21/2015 10:24:58 AM PDT by Boomer (Politically Incorrect and proud of it. "Live Free Or Die" is not just a slogan.)
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To: Salamander

*possible ping of interest to you*


20 posted on 07/21/2015 10:33:22 AM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (Resist We Much)
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