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SI TURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY CELEBRATES 2019 AS THE YEAR OF THE RIDE!
you see the best we have to offer. Choose f you are a motorcycle enthusiast, you absolutely must a ride on August 2, 6, or 9. Each ride is
experience Sturgis at least once in your lifetime. Join us in limited to just 25 bikes to keep it safe. If
Sturgis August 2-11, 2019 for the 79th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally as we celebrate The Year of The Ride.
you register prior to June 1 the cost is only $25 so don’t delay.
Just ask a Sturgis Rally veteran - The pristine Black Hills of South Dakota are a motorcycle rider’s dream come true. Miles upon miles of twisting two-lane roads among forests of pines, past sparkling lakes and through granite spires, there’s no place like the Black Hills. When you’re ready to party, head straight to downtown Sturgis. The streets in and around Legendary Main Street will be roaring with bikes and packed with incredible food and entertainment. It’s hard to take it all in, so plan to spend some serious time browsing through the incredible custom bike exhibits, shopping at hundreds of unique vending locations, enjoy- ing over-the-top cuisine and of course, people watching.
• The ‘17th Annual Mayors Ride’ is Monday, August 5th. The Sturgis Rally Grand Marshal, along with special guests, celebrities and registrants will enjoy a police escort from Sturgis to Custer State Park for lunch with the Mayor. A stop at Crazy Horse Memorial for an official photo along with some ‘extra-special’ swag is included. The funds raised for this ride will go to Sturgis first responders.
79 YEARS
The Official Opening Ceremony will be held on Friday, August 2 at 4:00 PM at the famous Harley-Davidson Rally Point Plaza in the heart of downtown. This beautiful gath- ering point is where you will find contests, free music, unusual entertainment and fun events every day and night during the Rally.
• Join some of the best women riders in the industry on August 8 for the ‘Sturgis Angels Ride’. Join Ride Captain Brittney Olsen and special female guests for a beautiful ride through the Black Hills.
Make sure you check the Official Sturgis Motorcycle Rally website to see the schedule of events. So far, numer- ous top-notch concerts including Keith Urban, Styx, Collective Soul, and Toby Keith, have been announced.
• If you like to get off-road on two-wheels, the ‘Legendary Sturgis Adventure Ride’ is a must! On Saturday, August 10th, you can join fellow trail-riders of intermediate and above skill levels as we take to the back roads, dirt roads, and trails that most riders never get to experience. This six- hour ride includes lunch and the experience of a lifetime. This ride is limited to 50 riders (split into groups of 5).
If you prefer to actually ‘be’ the entertainment, then plan on taking part in one of our many contests at Rally Point. On Tuesday, August 6, at 5:00 sharp, we will hold the 3rd Annual Tattoo Contest. Be prepared to show off your tatts for a chance to win cash, swag and more. On Wednesday, August 7, you can enter for a chance to win at the Beard and Mustache Contest. Make sure you bring your friends to cheer you on, because the audience plays a big role in choosing the winners!
Information and ride registrations sturgissuperstore.com.
• Wednesday, July 31st with the ‘Prairie to the Hills Director’s Ride’. This is your chance to join the Rally Director and his celebrity friends on a 145-mile ride through beautiful prairies and small towns. The ride includes lunch, swag and a very cool commemorative t- shirt.
2216 Junction Ave., Sturgis
• ‘The Fast Ride’ on August 7 is dedicated to stop human trafficking. This global crisis can only be stopped one intervention at a time.
Check out the Official Sturgis Motorcycle Rally website and Facebook page for current Rally news, information, photos, schedules of events, lodging information. We look forward to seeing you in August!
This year we have organized several charity rides to bene- fit a variety of great local and national causes. For a mem- orable experience, grab your friends and sign up for one or more rides from the following:
Grocery Mart
Jerry W. Cole, Director Sturgis® Motorcycle RallyTM
• If this is your first time in Sturgis, consider taking a ‘Ride with a Local’. Our friendly locals love to take guests on the roads less traveled. They know all the ins and outs of getting around in the Black Hills and they make sure
Get all your grocery needs for the Rally from our friendly staff!
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605-423-4606 7AM–11PM during the Rally
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