STURGIS - the bikers Mecca

Finally arrived at the Mecca for all bike riders and this place is freaking awesome. Arrived into town about noon and first thing was a photo shoot at the Sturgis welcome sign.  Then managed to get through the traffic to our camping ground which was call Katmandu about 3 miles out on the way back to Rapid City.  After paying the camp fees found the camp bar had a Bud and introduced ourselves to Betty the barmaid which is very important as this is where you get all the information on what to see and what not to see.

After a couple of brews then found a flat bit a ground and put the tent up in the 29 degree heat. Then downtown sightseeing. 

Now in the first 10 minutes I have made 6 observations:-

1. There are alot of bikes in Sturgis

2. China must make a fortune out of the tee shirts and merchandise they sell here.  You name it they got it.  Tents and shops everywhere

3. There is more silicon here than Silicon Valley

4. All the fast food outlets seem to attract all the fat people who should know better

5. You can wear anything you like

6. People here under 40 are in the minority

At this stage I would like to apologise to Jan for some of the pictures and stories that may come through over the next few days these do not represent her views.

Came back to camp about 4 pm.  Went and saw Betty and had a few Buds (hot here got to keep fluids up).  Met some great people from Rhode Island then back to tents.  15 minutes later Trevor & Liz from LiquorLand Tindwall arrived.  Betty and half the camp gave them directions where the Kiwis were camping, so was good to catch up with them and hear some of their stories about their trip.

Up this morning at 6am and today going to do a big run about 3-5 hours to see Mount Rushmore.  Tomorrow will have to find somewhere to get the old girl serviced. WiFi not good here if any one is trying to get a hold of me.

Location:Sturgis