Anyone going to Surgis this year?

chriskiger · 06-09-2010, 08:39 AM

I know you guys had the National Rally in Sturgis last, but was wondering if anyone was planning on going this year. A friend an myself are going. We are planning a 9 - 10 day trip. Probably 4500 - 5000 miles round trip. We were planning on maybe spending one day in Sturgis. We're from North Carolina, so the plan is after leaving S.D. come down toward Denver and head back east. Will be logging some miles each day, but looking forward to it.

Anyone have any suggestions, or watch-outs?

Thanks

MarkG · 06-09-2010, 02:01 PM

Sent a PM with a few suggestions.

phenrichs · 06-09-2010, 03:39 PM

yeah all camping and lodging costs about 300% more during the rally. You are obviously willing to put on some miles so I would avoid trying to stay close to Sturgis. You should really try to ride through Spearfish Canyon, Custer State Park, and Needles Highway. I personally LOVE the Deadwood area and the southern Hills around Custer.

If you like leather try to stop at Trevino's Leather located just south of Deadwood at the bottom of Strawberry Hill. That guy is amazing. Obvious touristy stuff, Rushmore, Crazy Horse.
Hill City has a great winery.
Watch outs -- DEER! They are not skittish out there. Other than that have a great trip. Oh and check out http://www.travelsd.com/

cactusjack · 06-09-2010, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by OP

yeah all camping and lodging costs about 300% more during the rally. You are obviously willing to put on some miles so I would avoid trying to stay close to Sturgis. You should really try to ride through Spearfish Canyon, Custer State Park, and Needles Highway. I personally LOVE the Deadwood area and the southern Hills around Custer.

If you like leather try to stop at Trevino's Leather located just south of Deadwood at the bottom of Strawberry Hill. That guy is amazing. Obvious touristy stuff, Rushmore, Crazy Horse.
Hill City has a great winery.
Watch outs -- DEER! They are not skittish out there. Other than that have a great trip. Oh and check out http://www.travelsd.com/

Watch out for buffalo, too. It's really something to come around a corner and see 2,000 pounds on four hooves staring you in the face.

**Cajunrider** · 06-10-2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

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Originally Posted by OP

yeah all camping and lodging costs about 300% more during the rally. You are obviously willing to put on some miles so I would avoid trying to stay close to Sturgis. You should really try to ride through Spearfish Canyon, Custer State Park, and Needles Highway. I personally LOVE the Deadwood area and the southern Hills around Custer.

If you like leather try to stop at Trevino's Leather located just south of Deadwood at the bottom of Strawberry Hill. That guy is amazing. Obvious touristy stuff, Rushmore, Crazy Horse.
Hill City has a great winery.
Watch outs -- DEER! They are not skittish out there. Other than that have a great trip. Oh and check out http://www.travelsd.com/

Watch out for buffalo, too. It's really something to come around a corner and see 2,000 pounds on four hooves staring you in the face.

+1. Watch out for the deer also, especially later in the afternoon just before dark. I would definitely limit my night riding to inside towns. The hilly and twisty roads are teeming with wildlife after dark.

phenrichs · 06-11-2010, 08:00 AM

Oh no, limiting the nite riding isn't the key. Limiting the speed while night riding is important. Oh yeah, TAKE LOTS OF PICTURES.

cactusjack · 06-11-2010, 11:20 AM

I would go back again to ride the Black Hills in a heartbeat, if I had the chance. I really liked it there.

**Cajunrider** · 06-11-2010, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

I would go back again to ride the Black Hills in a heartbeat, if I had the chance. I really liked it there.

+1. I wouldn't mind the National Rally being there again. I loved it up there. I was actually checking out real estate prices after returning home. Nice place to retire if you don't mind the cold and snow.

cactusjack · 06-11-2010, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Cajunrider

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

I would go back again to ride the Black Hills in a heartbeat, if I had the chance. I really liked it there.

+1. I wouldn't mind the National Rally being there again. I loved it up there. I was actually checking out real estate prices after returning home. Nice place to retire if you don't mind the cold and snow.

...and unfortunately, I do. That's why I live three feet above hell.

**glwilson** · 06-12-2010, 09:25 AM

If you have never been to the rally... check out this site.

http://www.sturgis.com/

As OP said; everything is priced up 300%.

If you haven't made your reservations for a hotel; or campground -- you had better get on it now or else you'll be staying 100 miles away -- maybe at OP's!! Ha!

Have fun... I won't go there during the rally. There are just way too many bikes there for me to enjoy myself.

But I have plenty of friends that go and love it. So I wait to hear their stories and look at the pics when they return.

Again... have fun!

AlabamaNomadRider · 06-16-2010, 09:41 AM

Sounds like a great trip. A very long ride but it should be well worth it. Some beautiful country to see along the way. Good luck and be safe.

06-09-2010, 08:39 AM	#1
chriskiger Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 14	Anyone going to Surgis this year? I know you guys had the National Rally in Sturgis last, but was wondering if anyone was planning on going this year. A friend an myself are going. We are planning a 9 - 10 day trip. Probably 4500 - 5000 miles round trip. We were planning on maybe spending one day in Sturgis. We're from North Carolina, so the plan is after leaving S.D. come down toward Denver and head back east. Will be logging some miles each day, but looking forward to it. Anyone have any suggestions, or watch-outs? Thanks Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-09-2010, 02:01 PM	#2
MarkG Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,255	Anyone going to Surgis this year? Sent a PM with a few suggestions. __________________ Mark Griffin 2021 Manhattan Metallic K1600GTL 2016 Silver K1600GTL - sold 2015 Red/Blk Cross Country Tour - sold 2008 Red/Blk Nomad - sold KE7HG VBA 00176, IBA 65686, MOA 211564 Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Maggie Valley '11\|Kanab '12\|Estes Park '13\|Red Lodge '16\|Custer '18
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06-09-2010, 03:39 PM	#3
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Anyone going to Surgis this year? yeah all camping and lodging costs about 300% more during the rally. You are obviously willing to put on some miles so I would avoid trying to stay close to Sturgis. You should really try to ride through Spearfish Canyon, Custer State Park, and Needles Highway. I personally LOVE the Deadwood area and the southern Hills around Custer. If you like leather try to stop at Trevino's Leather located just south of Deadwood at the bottom of Strawberry Hill. That guy is amazing. Obvious touristy stuff, Rushmore, Crazy Horse. Hill City has a great winery. Watch outs -- DEER! They are not skittish out there. Other than that have a great trip. Oh and check out http://www.travelsd.com/
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06-11-2010, 08:00 AM	#6
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Anyone going to Surgis this year? Oh no, limiting the nite riding isn't the key. Limiting the speed while night riding is important. Oh yeah, TAKE LOTS OF PICTURES.
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06-11-2010, 11:20 AM	#7
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Anyone going to Surgis this year? I would go back again to ride the Black Hills in a heartbeat, if I had the chance. I really liked it there. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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06-12-2010, 09:25 AM	#10
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Anyone going to Surgis this year? If you have never been to the rally... check out this site. http://www.sturgis.com/ As OP said; everything is priced up 300%. If you haven't made your reservations for a hotel; or campground -- you had better get on it now or else you'll be staying 100 miles away -- maybe at OP's!! Ha! Have fun... I won't go there during the rally. There are just way too many bikes there for me to enjoy myself. But I have plenty of friends that go and love it. So I wait to hear their stories and look at the pics when they return. Again... have fun! __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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06-16-2010, 09:41 AM	#11
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Anyone going to Surgis this year? Sounds like a great trip. A very long ride but it should be well worth it. Some beautiful country to see along the way. Good luck and be safe. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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