Finally getting a few days off, so wife and I are going to Rapid City area next week, including Sturgis (but sadly not on the bike she's not ready for a long ride yet the wife, that is).&nbsp\\; Never been to Sturgis before, so anything you recommend we see while there?&nbsp\\; The real Sturgis is over a month away, so not sure what'll be there.

 

NOTHING,&nbsp\\; There is nothing there now.&nbsp\\; I was just there 2 weeks ago &amp\\; it was dead.&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; It's a small town thats dead all year except for about 2 weeks in August.
If your riding, you can ride all over the beautiful hills without the crowds.&nbsp\\;

 

EXACTLY!&nbsp\\; If you want nightlife, go to Vegas or any other number of places.&nbsp\\; If you want some of the finest riding and history in the country, The Black Hills is right up there on the list. Don't get me wrong, the rally is ok (if you're into fashion show/fleamarket) but I've always enjoyed the Hills more without the crowds.&nbsp\\; Grab a local map and follow your face

 

you trailering the scoot?&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; Because theres some of the greatest riding up in the black hills and got to be greater without the traffic and worrying about someone running into you on the twistes

 

All the great riding is always available.&nbsp\\; Make sure and go to see Mt Rushmore, Custer monument, Devils Tower, City of Deadwood&nbsp\\;and ride into the Black Hills if you have the time.&nbsp\\; Lots to see and do when 600,000 people are not there with you.&nbsp\\; There is a cork screw road off the back of Mt Rushmore that is amazing to ride.&nbsp\\; It crosses over itself several times.&nbsp\\; I don't remember the road number but all the locals will know it.&nbsp\\;

 

Jest keep an eye out fer a red UC pullin' a red Bushtec trailer an' holler!&nbsp\\;Ah'll be on ch. 19 w/the CB.

 

I suppose then you will be able to brag that you've been to Sturgis. Yes, the Black Hills are great riding. Sturgis is only Sturgis for 2 weeks a year.

 

I'm not into crowds, so doubt I'll ever go to THE Sturgis.&nbsp\\; I'm hoping if I take the wife now in her car, she'll be more open to trailering the bike another time and riding around the area.&nbsp\\; Sounds like there's lots to see.&nbsp\\; Thanks for the great info, fellas.

 

Check out Deadwood, really cool town.

 

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"Brag" ah've been to Sturgis?&nbsp\\;Dude, ya obviously have me confused with someone that hasta qualify hiz existence. Ah go whar ah want, fer reasons of mah own - and frankly, the smaller the crowd the better ah like it.&nbsp\\; Sturgis means nuthin' ta me other than a curiousity, it's Mt. Rushmore, Custer, Crazy Horse - THAT is what brings ME to the area....