Blogs from Sturgis, South Dakota, United States, North America

Sturgis only because I don't know. Lots of miles today. Between last week going through Kansas and Iowa and now through Minnesota and in the South Dakota I have seen or we have seen more plowed fields than you would think could exist in the United States. They will all be corn and soy. We will get into the sightseeing stuff tomorrow. Driving a cross US 90 is a concentrated effort the wind is constant (HARD) and when the tractor trailers pass you it really kicks this RV around. It is not a hard thing to drive just a little longer than we're used to.... read more

We were fortunate to be able to be part of the 73rd Black Hills Classic Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota, in August this year. Bones (Raewyn) and I flew out to San Francisco and were picked up at the airport, by long time HOG friends, Pete and Suzette, in their Jaguar, where they fed and bedded us for two nights, with a full day of Harley Davidson and BMW Dealers to visit, also fitting in lunch and the Butterfly Gardens (sorta like pay back for dragging the girls to motorcycle shops). We capped off the day with a walk up their local mountain for 'Happy Hour' as the sun set, along with amazing views over San Francisco and the bay, followed by a most succulent BBQ steak, cooked to perfection by Pete. The next morning ... read more

We drove through the Home of World Famous Motorcycle Rally on a day that there was, not only not a Rally, but nothing going on at all. There wasn't even traffic. Since we don't have bikes, and we've only just passed through, and there was nothing going on that day, I'm going to hand the blog over to a guest writer for the day - an expert visitor of the Famous Sturgis! I feel that it'll be better represented by someone who's experienced Sturgis in all of its splendor. ........ Please give your attention to Corrine! Bike Week in Sturgis South Dakota, or as many say, "Mecca of Bike Rallies" is held every year the first full week of August ~ an event that was started by the Jackpine Gypsies in 1938 and registered as a ... read more

Getting ready for my trip to London and then to Ireland. What to pack and what not pack........ read more

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