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There was not much room at the Rapid City
KOA. Tents were everywhere. Still, I have seen it more crowded than this
year. Locals said the numbers were down too. Bike made it without even a
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We gave the ceremonial pink curtains
to our friends Steve and Zee. Yeah, they were excited. They do look good
with their decorative lights though. Martha Stewart would be proud. |
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| I would have to say that the dominant color this year (other
than black) was orange. Saw lots of orange bikes and many people wearing
orange. Course I always wear my standard white or gray shirt. Only brought
one Rumblenews shirt and wore it the first day. |
We were in Sturgis on Wednesday. This
is usually the least busy day of the rally as many people are riding or in
other towns partying. The Sturgis Police don't ever seem too happy during
the Rally. Guess it's too busy for them. At least they ride Harleys. |
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| I have never stayed right in Sturgis. It seems to me that
you would not get much, if any, sleep. Plenty of people pay good money for
the privilege to WALK back to their tent from downtown. I have stayed in
Glencoe Campground. It was for the 50th anniversary and it was pretty wild.
Good for the younger crowd. |
See, I really was
there. |
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Why do people do this?
I have seen so many of these types of bikes over the years and I still
wonder why. I know there is the "Look at me" factor, but I just don't get
it. I remember the guy with the buffalo bike a few years back. Looked real
cool. Unless you're a buffalo... |
This guy has the right idea. Might need a bit of sunscreen... or alcohol.
Of course, drinking on the street in Sturgis results in a hefty fine.
Somewhere's around 100-200 bucks if I remember right. Not that I ever got a
fine for that. |
If there was one of this type of bike, there were hundreds. This guy rode
beside us for a while on our way out of Sturgis. He just couldn't stand not
racing forward every block or two. I guess if I were younger, I'd be the
same way. Of course, I'd have a P-pad on the back.... |
Lots of trikes this year. Even a few of these backwards ones. I've always
kinda liked two wheels or four I guess. Seems like a trike wouldn't work too
good in an accident avoidance situation. Rode one once and it felt like it
would flip real easily. But it seems like they are gaining in popularity, so
what do I know? |
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Lot's of nice custom work on this trike. I hope nobody is missing the
rear end to their 57 chevy. |
This was my favorite bike. I would trade mine straight across for this
old guy... |
Only saw this one wedding while we were in Sturgis. I just wonder who has
all the extra change for those two bikes. Or were they rented for the
occasion? |
Now this is a clean Sporty custom. Old school and just the needed things
to be legal. Nice barhopper, but I wouldn't want to ride it very far. |
This photo doesn't do justice to the nice paint on this bagger. See
through flames with other stuff underneath them. |
Okay, I guess this guy needs all this stuff, but a top???
Really, might as well drive a car. Each to his own... |
We had a nice ride to
Devils Tower and then back through Spearfish Canyon. |
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There were people climbing when we were there. I used to
climb a lot until my body started telling me that I shouldn't anymore.
Should have climbed this in my younger days too. |
Wow! That was NOT there when I took the photo??
WTF?? |
Just a goofy tourist photo. Wyoming never really welcomed us, but we
liked the Tower. |
Some of the falls in Spearfish Canyon. If you ever get to that part of
the country, this is a great ride. Might even be nicer when all the
bikers are gone.
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Out to the Badlands and
Wall |
Last year we spent a lot of time in Custer State park and the Mt.
Rushmore area. This year we spent some time in the Badlands too. It really
is cool to have so much diverse landscapes to ride in. |
Just checking out the view and getting more sunburned.
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She wouldn't get any closer to the edge. Can't blame her. One slip and
you'd slide a long way.
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Linda had never been to Wall either. I had a hard time getting her away
from all the old photos that are displayed in the "Back Porch" area. That
wasn't there the last time I was there a few years ago. |
I was getting along pretty well with this gal. It took awhile before I
realized she was frigid. |
They have had a lot of rain in the Black Hills area this
summer. I have never seen it so green and lush. This won't mean much to most
of you, but they were already on their THIRD cutting of hay. |
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After a few late nights drinking and BS'ing and a few morning pancakes
made by Cowboy Poet and master flipper John Horton at the KOA, we
reluctantly headed on the long road home.
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Every year we always say, "We should've went here," or "We should've
done that."
I guess that's why we always go back...
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