Sturgis 2007

Could The Sturgis Rallly Help The Mississippi Unemployment Rate?

2011-08-01T21:14:00.000-07:00

I don't know about you but i'd find it odd if someone mentioned that the Mississippi Unemployment rate could be affected by the Sturgis Rally being held in South Dakota in early August. But when you think about it, the Sturgis bike week is the perfect boost for the Mississippi economy although very short. Figure this, how many bikers are passing through or leaving Mississippi on their way up north to South Dakota. Better yet, these bikers are carrying cash just waiting to be spent on food, gas, and anything else the State of Mississippi might offer. Because of the additional demand Mississippi employers will need additional employees to cover the shifts at the gas stations and restaurants and other establishments that serve bikers passing through Mississippi. So while the Mississippi unemployment rate remains sky high short term reductions by things like the Sturgis 2011 Rally can help those out on unemployment benefits however short it may be.

Are you going to Sturgis 2012?

2011-07-26T17:30:00.000-07:00

Ok so Sturgis 2011 is just around the corner and we are so excited. There are so many cool concerts, camping opportunities and bike shows coming up that we wondered how many people are already making Sturgis 2012 plans? I'm actually expecting Sturgis 2012 to be better than 2011 because major infrastructure improvements are underway to improve traffic around Sturgis and also the campgrounds are in a regular arms war of ammenities that are added year after year. I know of at least four Sturgis campgrounds that have either a beach or pool or otherwise resort type addition to them in 2011. You know that they will keep adding and adding and providing more and more value to Sturgis campers. Of course main street Sturgis is not exempt. There are more new bars this year than ever before as as you might expect those will improve as well. Much like the campgrounds the new bars in downtown Sturgis will improve their facilities, prices and concert lineups for Sturgis 2012.

Sturgis 2011 Planning

2011-01-23T13:18:00.000-08:00

I'm heading to Sturgis 2011 for the Black Hills Rally and Races and found an excellent resource to help with my planning. I did a google search for Sturgis 2011 and found a website / blog devoted to planning for the Sturgis Rally coming in just over six months. The owner is blogging about Sturgis campgrounds and concerts and provides new information as it becomes available. The campgrounds have published their rates but have yet to publish concert information. There are many bars and campgrounds that host large and small name acts and that will be the deciding factor on where people camp when in Sturgis. I'm going to keep checking back as new concert information is posted.

Glencoe Campground 2007

2009-02-07T14:35:00.000-08:00

If you've either stayed at Glencoe Campground or are considering staying at Glencoe for Sturgis 2009 you may find this video interesting. This is a video shot of a drive through Glencoe Campground during Sturgis 2007. This road it known as titty alley because at night it is transformed into a parade of decadance. Always a good time at Glencoe Campground here's to 2009.

Strugis 2007 Video

2009-02-07T13:11:00.000-08:00

If you missed Sturgis 2007 or are just getting antsy looking forward to Sturgis 2009 this video might either take you back or settle your nerves a bit. One thing I like about Sturgis is that while every year it changes and grows, the good stuff stays the same. This video captures some of the things I like best about Sturgis Bike Week.

Sturgis Girls Riding The Bull

2007-02-18T09:07:00.000-08:00

A tradition that you'll see at many Sturgis campgrounds and bars is the mechanical bull. Once in awhile you'll get a dude riding it but what bikers at Sturgis really want to see is one or more girls riding the mechanical bull. At the Buffalo Chip campground the bull attendant will coax money out of the crowd to be given to the girl riding the bull. The more money given the more clothes seem to come off, this can be a good or bad thing depending on who is riding the bull.

South Dakota Badlands Anyone?

2007-02-03T20:23:00.000-08:00

One of the more amazing things near the Black Hills of South Dakota is the Badlands which are east of Rapid City and thus the Black Hills. The road that takes you through the badlands is twisty, slow and hot. It will take at least an hour to get back to 90 if you take the road so plan ahead. If you want a preview of what you mgiht see check out the video. I'm not dissing the Badlands, it's truely amazing but for those on a schedule just be aware of the slow speeds. BTW: No where to stop you enter and you've made a commitment to that road until you reach 90 again.

Glencoe At Night Video

2007-02-03T20:19:00.000-08:00

This is a video from Sturgis 2006 and Glencoe Campground. What your seeing from Glencoe is the Titty Alley which is a nightly parade through the main road when it isn't raining. It gets pure crazy and is a must see if you want the wild side of Sturgis 2007.

Bike Show At The Sturgis Thunderdome

2007-01-31T19:32:00.000-08:00

Down hwy 34 just across from the Full Throttle Saloon and next to Glencoe Campground is the Thunderdome. This is a place you'll want to visit at Sturgis and the best time is when the Sturgis Bike Show is going on. Thunderdome is both indoors where the bike show is held and outdoors where you have chopper builders from all around the country showing off their choppers. Inside Thunderdome you'll find a ton of sweet choppers all in competition within their various classes. Rick Fairless Stokers Dallas has a nice bar inside Thunderdome where you can grab a beer and rest your ass in a comfortable chair. Yes those are LCD Televisions in the gas tank of that chopper.

Limitation On Alcohol Around Bear Butte

2007-01-28T16:13:00.000-08:00

Due to the rapid growth of new mega biker bars around Bear Butte legislators are trying to introduce legislation that would limit the alcohol licenses around Bear Butte during Sturgis 2007. For the past few years Native Americans have protested near Bear Butte biker bars and parties with alcohol so close to what Native Americans consider sacred. In an effort to contain the growth of bars closer to Bear Butte these limits would prohibit new bars and alcohol sales.

Detroit Brothers At Strugis

2007-01-27T09:31:00.000-08:00

I shot these pictures of a bike the Detroit Brothers did and had at Sturgis. They were outside of the Thunderdome across from the Full Throttle Saloon. I might be mistake but I think this bike might have been on the 2006 Biker Build Off.

OCC At Sturgis 2007

2007-01-24T19:13:00.000-08:00

One of the cool things about Sturgis is that you get to see bikes from the Discover Channel shows like American Chopper. I've seen the OCC bikes several times in Sturgis and it's cool that you can examine OCC choppers up close at Sturgis. The easiest to find is the Dixie Chopper or Snap On Chopper. However you'll find other OCC Choppers all around Sturgis.

Sturgis 2007 Dates

2007-01-21T06:51:00.000-08:00

I probably should have posted that the official dates of Sturgis 2007 are August 6 - 12 2007 though many riders show up a week before and some stay for a bit afterwards. The official dates mark the start of events like bike shows, races etc. I usually show up the Sunday before the Sturgis Rally begins so this year it would be August 5 and then I stay a few days and head for home Wednesday or Thursday. I'm not big on the races etc I just look at all the cool bikes, do some riding around the Black Hills and then head for home.

Scenery To Look Forward To Sturgis 2007

2007-01-21T06:47:00.000-08:00

Here are some pictures from the road during Sturgis, in the winter I like to look back on them to take me back. Nothing remarkable just a gas stop while riding around Deadwood but you get a good shot of the Black Hills, other riders just hanging out etc.

Typical Sturgis Pictures

2007-01-21T06:37:00.000-08:00

These are typical pictures of the area around Main Street in Strugis South Dakota during the Sturgis Bike Rally. Bikes and people are seen for miles mixing among the vendors of clothing and motorcycles.

What Happens In Sturgis......

2007-01-19T17:40:00.000-08:00

In a classic Strugis moment we shot this guy at the Full Throttle Saloon. He had parked his bike in the center court at the Full Throttle, then after a day of partying passed out on his motorcycle. We shot this before the crowd formed and other took turns posing with him. He eventually woke up to a huge crowd enjoying his slumber.

My 10 Favorite Things About Glencoe Camp Ground

2007-01-19T17:16:00.000-08:00

Ok so I figured i'd jump on the 10 ten bandwagon and do a list of my own. So because Glencoe Campground is such a large part of my Sturgis experience I thought i'd come up with 10 of my favorite things about Glencoe Campground in Sturgis.

10: Camping Under A Tree
9: Plenty Of Picnic Tables
8: Cheap Beer By The Case
7: Close To The Gas Station
6: Shuttle To The Full Throttle Saloon / Walking Distance To The Full Throttle Saloon
5: Excellent Cheeseburgers 24/7
4: Trolly To The Concerts
3: Huge Concerts Each Night
2: Titty Alley
1: Free Coffee In The Morning

Ok that list isn't really in order of my favorites but it is ten things that makes $200 - $300 a bargain for camping at Glencoe Campground.

Glencoe Campground Early Bird Discount.

2007-01-19T16:20:00.000-08:00

Got my Glencoe packet today for Sturgis 2007. Like I mentioned before. I got it for $100 off by registering early. The offer is below if you register to camp at Glencoe during Sturgis before 2/15/07 you'll get all the camping and concerts for just $200.00

Time is rapidly running out on the Glencoe CampResort Early Bird Special – you can still get a $300 wristband for $200 – and that includes two weeks of camping, ALL five days of Rockin’ The Rally music, and free admission to all Thunderdome events. Deadline to make your reservation is February 15. So get your fingers on over to www.glencoereservations.com before it’s too late.

Booked Glencoe for Sturgis 2007

2007-01-16T14:48:00.000-08:00

I wasn't sure whether I was going to Sturgis in 2007 or take a trip from Minnesota to Florida. Glencoe had an offer until the end of January for $200.00 for camping during the Sturgis Bike Rally including all concerts. I figure i'll risk the $40 cancellation and I got registered. Because i'd have to ship my FLHX back from Florida i'll likey go to Sturgis again because it's just a 12 hour drive from Minnesota.

Full Throttle Saloon Rents Cabins

2006-07-29T21:48:00.000-07:00

I just discovered that my favorite bar in Sturgis South Dakota now offers cabin rentals. The Full Throttle Saloon created many air conditioned cabins on their asphult lot which would make like easier on many Sturgis campers. Unfortunately Full Throttle Saloon site does not disclose the price of these fine cabins. Each sleeps up to four in two beds with a window air conditioner. Sounds sweet, i'm trying to find the price. Need more Full Throttle Saloon Pictures?

Booked Glencoe Campground Today

2006-07-14T21:43:00.000-07:00

I booked my reservation at Glencoe Campground today. I was surprised to see that it's now $300.00 vs the $150 or less I paid in previous years. True there are now headlining musical acts at Glencoe Campground this year so we'll see if it's still the great campground / Riot it was in the pass or just a pain in the ass like Buffalo Chip. I had a laugh at the "Catering" service where you can pay $300 more per person for your site and they will set up the tent and sleeping bags for you. How lazy can some people be? I'll bet Glencoe Campground makes a mint off this service.

Sturgis 2007 Travel Dates

2006-07-12T18:31:00.000-07:00

I think i've nailed down our potential travel dates for Sturgis 2007. Usually I travel solo and go in and out in one day. 640 miles each way. Because I've got some friends with this year I think we'll go out one day on August 6, 2007 stay at Glencoe Campground and then on Wednesday August 9, 2007 we'll hang out until the afternoon and bail riding to Chamberlain South Dakota where we've got a room at the Super 8. There is a great bar nearby and the pool at the Super 8 is nice after a day of Sturgis and riding. We'll then do the rest of the 430 miles to home the next day.

Sturgis 2007 Here I Come!

2006-07-12T17:57:00.000-07:00

I was supposed to go to Germany on a business trip but due to cost cutting I now no longer need to be there. That lets me take another turn at Sturgis South Dakota, hitting Sturgis 2007. Ahh the wind on Highway 90, the heat or Cold of Sturgis 2004, who knows what to expect. I was completely suprised to see that Glencoe Campground expanded and now has top name bands each night ala Buffalo Chip. Unfortunately this now makes me scared the crowds and conditions will become like the Buffalo Chip but we'll see. I have two buddies to go with this time so no matter what it should be kick ass. Here's my favorite shot of Sturgis 2002. See you at the Full Throttle Saloon at Sturgis 2007.