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    Sturgis needs more Sportbikes!! Let's go! July 31 - Aug 2

    Last year I went to Sturgis for the first time, it was impromptu, and last minute. I left Saturday morning, and came home Sunday evening, but didn't want to leave, because there was so much to see... I went back the following weekend! I had to took the Bolt, because the R1 was out of commission, but vowed to come back with a as many other sportbikes as I could get!

    UPDATE! We now have a support vehicle coming along - Dick & Christi are bringing their truck (with 1 bike in back), so we can pack our camping stuff in their truck, instead of on the bike! Thanks Dick & Christi!!

    Below are some pics from my trips last year, but first some details:
    Already down to go:
    - DICK
    - bornwildnfree
    - Aracheon
    - Half LLive
    - Okrapp

    Updated departure time! We are planning to leave from my place at 2:00 PM on Friday, July 31st ... It's 400 miles, which will take around 7-8 hours with stops, and get us into Sturgus around 9-10 PM).

    We will be camping. Cost is $25 per person, per night (so plan on $50 per person). The campground is about a 4 minute ride, or 15 minute walk from one end of the Strip (the section of Main St. that's closed to everything but motorcycle and pedestrian traffic).

    Most of us will be coming back Sunday, August 2nd, leaving shortly after lunch. You can stay as long as you'd like, or ride back with us.

    Let me know if you're interested, or if you have any questions.


    Here are my pics from last year:

    Edit: Pics removed from thread to save space... can be viewed on public photo album here:
    https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1&l=b07efcf007
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    Re: Sturgis needs more Sportbikes!! Let's go! July 31 - Aug 2

    And finally, the last of my pics from last year:

    Edit: Pics removed from thread to save space... can be viewed on public photo album here:
    https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1&l=d28a969825


    Video of the zipline, from the ground.

    Video of when I did the zipline.
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    Re: Sturgis needs more Sportbikes!! Let's go! July 31 - Aug 2

    Harley is adorable with his doggles on! Looks like a great time, Bob.
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    Re: Sturgis needs more Sportbikes!! Let's go! July 31 - Aug 2

    You should come, Sully!
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    Re: Sturgis needs more Sportbikes!! Let's go! July 31 - Aug 2

    Are their showers and such at the camping area?
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    Re: Sturgis needs more Sportbikes!! Let's go! July 31 - Aug 2

    I might be game... but definitely not riding there haha. All depends on if I get a trailer this weekend or not.

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    Re: Sturgis needs more Sportbikes!! Let's go! July 31 - Aug 2

    You can't not ride to Sturgis, I'm pretty sure they have rules against that. If I can make it, I'd be interested in going up ahead of you guys if possible. Getting in at 2:30am and then having to set up camp does not sound appealing.
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    Re: Sturgis needs more Sportbikes!! Let's go! July 31 - Aug 2

    Quote Originally Posted by Sully View Post
    Are their showers and such at the camping area?
    Baby wipes and hand sanitizer...
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    Re: Sturgis needs more Sportbikes!! Let's go! July 31 - Aug 2

    Yes, there are showers there. 2 for the whole "campground" (it's only a campground during Sturgis; the rest of the time, I think it's somebodies property. lol)

    Quote Originally Posted by Jmetz View Post
    You can't not ride to Sturgis, I'm pretty sure they have rules against that. If I can make it, I'd be interested in going up ahead of you guys if possible. Getting in at 2:30am and then having to set up camp does not sound appealing.
    Raven expressed an interest in going, but leaving in the morning and arriving earlier as well. She has to check with Dan first, but it looks like we might possibly have two (or more) different groups riding up there!
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    Re: Sturgis needs more Sportbikes!! Let's go! July 31 - Aug 2

    Quote Originally Posted by Jmetz View Post
    You can't not ride to Sturgis, I'm pretty sure they have rules against that. If I can make it, I'd be interested in going up ahead of you guys if possible. Getting in at 2:30am and then having to set up camp does not sound appealing.
    Agreed!!! But Im still trailering if I go hahaha.... Plus a long distance ride, good to have someone trailering with tools and such just in case it's needed. I rode from Los Angeles to Jacksonville in 2.5 days, and then also from Deals Gap back to Jacksonville in a day and will never do those types of trips again without a trailer haha.

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    Re: Sturgis needs more Sportbikes!! Let's go! July 31 - Aug 2

    Sounds like fun. I will have to check and see if I can get those days off. And I'm with Slo, I might trailer up.

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    Re: Sturgis needs more Sportbikes!! Let's go! July 31 - Aug 2

    How come those guys get to trailer? If they trailer we'll all trailer, it'll be anarchy!
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    Re: Sturgis needs more Sportbikes!! Let's go! July 31 - Aug 2

    I said I might trailer. If I can get that weekend off, I most likely will ride up.


    Edit: Which way are you planing on going?
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    Re: Sturgis needs more Sportbikes!! Let's go! July 31 - Aug 2

    I-25 to Cheyenne (get gas on the north end of town)

    US-85 to Deadwood
    Get gas in:
    - Torrington (~80 miles) and/or Lusk (~135 miles)
    - Newcastle (~135 miles from Torrington / ~80 miles from Lusk)

    Then US-14 for the last stretch (~70 miles from Newcastle)
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    Re: Sturgis needs more Sportbikes!! Let's go! July 31 - Aug 2

    Count me in. I might have to call in sick on friday, but I'm down.

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    Re: Sturgis needs more Sportbikes!! Let's go! July 31 - Aug 2

    Sweet!


    For anyone who's interested, here's some footage from last year's ride ride there, following the same route outlined above: https://youtu.be/WqJAeWhfJ5Y
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    Re: Sturgis needs more Sportbikes!! Let's go! July 31 - Aug 2

    Dang, that reminds me - I still need to do our trip report from last month!

    +1 on a trailer if that's an option. That's the conclusion we came up with for trips to the Black Hills and Spine where getting there involves a lot of straight rode highway driving.

    If you're going for the sights and event that's cool, otherwise it's going to be packed with (not kidding) a million Harleys.

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    The Black Hills has some of the best riding in the entire country. The people and even the cops are super cool and friendly. Last year we did a 3 day trip with 1 day there - wasn't nearly enough time; this year we did a 5 day trip with 3 days there - still not enough time!! Next year will be a week trip with 5 days there and a trailer or two and renting a house.
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    Re: Sturgis needs more Sportbikes!! Let's go! July 31 - Aug 2

    What time do you want to meet up at?

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    Re: Sturgis needs more Sportbikes!! Let's go! July 31 - Aug 2

    I'll be at home all day, so people can come over pretty much any time in they want, though I will be working, so I might not be the most gracious host.
    I'm going to see about getting the afternoon off.
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    Re: Sturgis needs more Sportbikes!! Let's go! July 31 - Aug 2

    Departure time has been moved up a little earlier, to 2:00PM from my place in Wheat Ridge, putting us in Sturgis by around 10PM.
    I've updated the original post to reflect this.

    It's not too late to join us!

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    Re: Sturgis needs more Sportbikes!! Let's go! July 31 - Aug 2

    F it. I'm in for the ride.

    It's something I've long wanted to go check out. And then Bob asks the all important question "why not now"? I don't have a good answer.
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    Re: Sturgis needs more Sportbikes!! Let's go! July 31 - Aug 2

    And then there were 6...
    Quote Originally Posted by Okrapp View Post
    F it. I'm in for the ride.

    It's something I've long wanted to go check out. And then Bob asks the all important question "why not now"? I don't have a good answer.
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    Re: Sturgis needs more Sportbikes!! Let's go! July 31 - Aug 2

    UPDATE! We now have a support vehicle coming along - Dick & Christi are bringing their truck (with 1 bike in back), so we can pack our camping stuff in their truck, instead of on the bike! Thanks Dick & Christi!!
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