Posted on 08/09/2020 5:26:24 PM PDT by Libloather
As COVID-19 cases surpass five million in the U.S. - and deaths exceed 162K, according to Johns Hopkins University & Medicine - tens of thousands of motorcyclists rode into South Dakota for the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally - most of which were unmasked and not following social distancing guidelines.
“No, we didn’t take any precautions,” Rally attendee Jim Busch told the New York Times, adding that he thinks the coronavirus pandemic, which he refers to as a “situation,” is “manufactured. “There’s ulterior motives behind this, so we’re not concerned.”
The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is a 10-day event that is estimated to attract about 250,000 attendees this year. While this number is half of last year’s attendance, it’s still a shockingly large event amid a global pandemic - and, according to the Times, among the country’s largest public gatherings since the start of the pandemic in the U.S.
Photos and videos from the event show a sea of largely unmasked crowds, many wearing Trump 2020 gear and shirts that read “Screw Covid I went to Sturgis.”
There was also a larger-than-life float dedicated to Trump.
(Excerpt) Read more at yahoo.com ...
I am in Hill City right now with my family...we arrived today...didn’t really know about the motorcycle rally...only seen one mask...one. as soon as we left the Rapid City airport, masks disappeared...police in Hill City and Keystone...no masks...it is a pleasure. The Buffalo is tasty and the bikers are a pleasure and very friendly...my wife, me, and my two sons are enjoying comparing where we are from. One little secret I have learned is about 25% of the bikers pull their bikes to hear on trailers...they don’t ride the whole way to get here. Also, left turns suck when two hundred bikes are riding past in front of you. South Dakota rocks. Mt Rushmore tomorrow and more Buffalo or elk or trout...choices.
Bikers don’t call thems masks, they are called fairings.
Here are a couple of guys on their way to Sturgis...
They will blend in.
Howard & Sheldon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RczAgbLwL8Q
True. They are risk takers by nature.
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I vaguely remember that episode, they spent most of the time just watching and only had few minor issues.
You mean scared of a virus that only kills people over 70 who are trapped in nursing homes. Follow the money!
No idea who the liberals are that posted that crap. Website uses Disqus for commenting. WestHawaiiToday
OMG. WORLD COMES TO AND END!
Women and minorities hurt hardest.
Yeah, so stupid they think you get it you die instantly.
It’s like we are watching “The Andremona Strain” on acid.
My neighbor is up there...he customizes bikes, among other things, and had about $30K worth of parts with him when he headed up...can’t wait to see the pics he brings back.
I bet they aren’t looting big screen tv’s either.
In my county 80% deaths in people over 70 and only 50% were in nursing homes.
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