Yes I'm a newbie to this-Sturgis question
#21
01-22-2007, 05:20 AM
Road Master
RE: Yes I'm a newbie to this-Sturgis question
Finding a place to sleep (or pass out, whichever applies[X(]) is slightly easier when you go early. If you haven't been before, it is worth the crowds and all the problems to see Sturgis in full swing. If they still do it, Harley Thunder Night is something to experience. When several thousand Vtwins are fired up all at once, you can hear them beyond Spearfish.
#22
01-22-2007, 09:07 AM
RE: Yes I'm a newbie to this-Sturgis question
This will make my third year, we arrive on Friday afternoon in Rapid City before the rally to get in some good riding and visit Sturgis at least every other night. Normally leave on the Thursday after the Hulitt run.
#23
01-22-2007, 10:25 AM
Ultimate HDF Member
RE: Yes I'm a newbie to this-Sturgis question
Great info here! I asked this question in another post and really didn't get the answer I was looking for. For a weeks camping and hanging out, not buying into everything but having fun and riding, what kind of price tag, generally speaking, are we looking at? I checked into some of the lodging prices, and then hearing of the huge inflation of prices during the rally, I would need to know this so I can figure whether this is in my budget.
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#24
01-22-2007, 10:46 AM
RE: Yes I'm a newbie to this-Sturgis question
I have been going to Sturgis every year since 1987 and went a couple times before that but not in a row. Saw lots of changes. I usually go to arrive the First Saturday and stay till Thursday. We (8 of us) ride there and back from New Orleans area. Takes 3-4 days there and 3-4 days back. Mostly backroads. Stay in motels on the way there and back. 6 days in Strugis gives me time to do all the great rides (naked Tuesday in Hulet, WY) etc. Always stay in a campground and usually the Buffalo Chip. Very noisy but lots action. Campground is about $220 for the week. You can eat breakfast every monring at the local High School for $5. Catch a burger etc at a vendor downtown or elsewhere. Beers $2, tshirts other goodies $$$. I usually spend about $1300-$1500 for the entire trip. Go for the rides and the atmosphere. Nothing like it anywhere and I have done them all. Laconia, Laughlin, Daytona, Myrtle Beach etc.
ORIGINAL: glideridemike
Great info here! I asked this question in another post and really didn't get the answer I was looking for. For a weeks camping and hanging out, not buying into everything but having fun and riding, what kind of price tag, generally speaking, are we looking at? I checked into some of the lodging prices, and then hearing of the huge inflation of prices during the rally, I would need to know this so I can figure whether this is in my budget.
Thanks
Great info here! I asked this question in another post and really didn't get the answer I was looking for. For a weeks camping and hanging out, not buying into everything but having fun and riding, what kind of price tag, generally speaking, are we looking at? I checked into some of the lodging prices, and then hearing of the huge inflation of prices during the rally, I would need to know this so I can figure whether this is in my budget.
Thanks
#25
01-22-2007, 11:22 AM
RE: Yes I'm a newbie to this-Sturgis question
ORIGINAL: glideridemike
Great info here! I asked this question in another post and really didn't get the answer I was looking for. For a weeks camping and hanging out, not buying into everything but having fun and riding, what kind of price tag, generally speaking, are we looking at? I checked into some of the lodging prices, and then hearing of the huge inflation of prices during the rally, I would need to know this so I can figure whether this is in my budget.
Thanks
Great info here! I asked this question in another post and really didn't get the answer I was looking for. For a weeks camping and hanging out, not buying into everything but having fun and riding, what kind of price tag, generally speaking, are we looking at? I checked into some of the lodging prices, and then hearing of the huge inflation of prices during the rally, I would need to know this so I can figure whether this is in my budget.
Thanks
#26
01-22-2007, 11:31 AM
RE: Yes I'm a newbie to this-Sturgis question
ORIGINAL: 100thRK
I have been going to Sturgis every year since 1987 and went a couple times before that but not in a row. Saw lots of changes. I usually go to arrive the First Saturday and stay till Thursday. We (8 of us) ride there and back from New Orleans area. Takes 3-4 days there and 3-4 days back. Mostly backroads. Stay in motels on the way there and back. 6 days in Strugis gives me time to do all the great rides (naked Tuesday in Hulet, WY) etc. Always stay in a campground and usually the Buffalo Chip. Very noisy but lots action. Campground is about $220 for the week. You can eat breakfast every monring at the local High School for $5. Catch a burger etc at a vendor downtown or elsewhere. Beers $2, tshirts other goodies $$$. I usually spend about $1300-$1500 for the entire trip. Go for the rides and the atmosphere. Nothing like it anywhere and I have done them all. Laconia, Laughlin, Daytona, Myrtle Beach etc.
I have been going to Sturgis every year since 1987 and went a couple times before that but not in a row. Saw lots of changes. I usually go to arrive the First Saturday and stay till Thursday. We (8 of us) ride there and back from New Orleans area. Takes 3-4 days there and 3-4 days back. Mostly backroads. Stay in motels on the way there and back. 6 days in Strugis gives me time to do all the great rides (naked Tuesday in Hulet, WY) etc. Always stay in a campground and usually the Buffalo Chip. Very noisy but lots action. Campground is about $220 for the week. You can eat breakfast every monring at the local High School for $5. Catch a burger etc at a vendor downtown or elsewhere. Beers $2, tshirts other goodies $$$. I usually spend about $1300-$1500 for the entire trip. Go for the rides and the atmosphere. Nothing like it anywhere and I have done them all. Laconia, Laughlin, Daytona, Myrtle Beach etc.
ORIGINAL: glideridemike
Great info here! I asked this question in another post and really didn't get the answer I was looking for. For a weeks camping and hanging out, not buying into everything but having fun and riding, what kind of price tag, generally speaking, are we looking at? I checked into some of the lodging prices, and then hearing of the huge inflation of prices during the rally, I would need to know this so I can figure whether this is in my budget.
Thanks
Great info here! I asked this question in another post and really didn't get the answer I was looking for. For a weeks camping and hanging out, not buying into everything but having fun and riding, what kind of price tag, generally speaking, are we looking at? I checked into some of the lodging prices, and then hearing of the huge inflation of prices during the rally, I would need to know this so I can figure whether this is in my budget.
Thanks
Oh--and as I learned the hard way on my first trip--keep some $$ available for unexpected repairs.
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