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STURGIS BUFFALO CHIP’S WOLFMAN JACK STAGE TONIGHT Roving Reporter Roady Loner has been around the 10 PM block and that’s no lie. As a seasoned road-dog, he’s seen CHEAP TRICK it all — or just about. So we put him on the case of the 8:30 PM Moto Stampede. It’s just the thing to snap old Roady back to racing’s heyday — when men were men and TEXAS HIPPIE women were okay with it. COALITION Super Hooligan Racing is hard scrabble, bar-to-bar action that’s electrifying to watch and addicting to do. t goes without saying that rock music and motor- Be in the Buffalo Chip amphitheater tomorrow, Wednesday, August 10, and you’ll agree. 7 PM cycles go together like pinstripes and metal ake. THE GRIZZLED MIGHTY Even before the days of all these 300-watt ste- with Mothership at Bikini Beach follow. Ireos on two wheels, the spirit behind a good groove  at’s just the set-up, though. Because throw- TOMORROW was playing in your head while you roared down the ing down all day Wednesday in the Bu alo Chip 10:30 PM blacktop, mile after mile. Or was that just a ash- Amphitheater, the Moto Stampede brings the misty back? red fury of smoky, dirty racing right into your lap. FIVE FINGER DEATH What is for sure is the combination of killer ri s We’re talking about full-on racing action, with a PUNCH and amped-up at track and drag race action at spankin’ new drag strip and a just-completed dirt 8:30 PM the Chip today and tomorrow, August 9 and 10. track right there in the amphitheater! Crazy stu ,  ey’re kicking up the dust in a Moto Stampede! but that’s what you have to expect from the Chip. REVEREND HORTON Tuesday’s Sportster Showdown stokes the ames Here’s how it plays out: Kicking o with a prac- HEAT as Biltwell, Led Sleds, S&S Cycle, Chop Cult, Street tice session for the dirt junkies right after lunch, the and Rusty Butcher get down to business action really heats up when Crazy John Markwald 7 PM shaking out the cool from school to celebrate the LOW VOLTS Sportster. Rebel Yell happy hour and an after party Continued on Page 2 PAGE 2 STURGIS RIDER DAILY TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2016 SHOWCASE STAGES Tuesday 8/9 IT’S A MOTO STAMPEDE BIKINI BEACH STAGE 11 AM ...... Bikini Beach Party 1 PM ...... Karaoke 2 PM ...... Beers And Burps Contest 2:30 PM ...... Whip Cream Twister 3 PM ...... Rope Swing Contest 3:30 PM ...... Slip n’ Slide Relay 4 PM ...... Frozen T-Shirt Contest 4:30 PM ...... Air Sex World Championships 5:30 PM ...... Homemade Bikini Contest 7 PM ...... Stolen Rhodes Midnight ...... Sportster Showdown After-Party With Mothership

CROSSROADS EVENTS and his band of merry drag-iron noisemakers 7-11 AM ...... Sons Of Light Free Pancake Breakfast crank up the Street Drag Invitationals. Harkening 8 AM-8 PM ...... Ride-Thru Weddings back to the bad old days when the Sturgis police 9 AM-1 PM ...... Miss Buffalo Chip Bikini Bike Wash had to ing red-blooded throttle hounds out of 9 AM-9 PM ...... Husker Helicopter Rides city park, the Chip brings those straight-line tests 9 AM ...... Biker Belles Registration of man and machine right through the heart of 10 AM-8 PM ...... Trike Daddy Derby 11:30 AM ...... Seattle Cossacks its own Main Street. John’s boys could be sling- Noon ...... Clint Ewing Stunt Show ing under the bridge in three digits on all manner SCHEDULE 12:30 PM ...... Seattle Cossacks of custom jewelry and artistry from the nation’s 1-4 PM ...... Free Fuel Happy Hour 2 PM ...... Sportster Showdown Reg. top builders. It’s hard enough to see these bikes TUESDAY, AUGUST 10 2 PM ...... Panty Party World through the crowd at a show, and here they are Buffalo Chip CrossRoads ...... Record Attempt banging them through the gears like they have Sportster Showdown 2-6 PM ...... Sexy Dance Routine ...... Bike Wash teeth to spare! Spectator vantage points abound 2 PM 3 PM ...... Sportster Showdown from the Party Deck, Iron Bridge, Stag Lounge Ride in and Free Registration 4 PM ...... Clint Ewing Stunt Show and Top Shelf. 3 PM 4:30 PM ...... Seattle Cossacks 5 PM ...... Sportster Showdown  e Seattle Cossacks dial it back with their Showtime Awards Presentation precision stunt riding as another track is readied 5 PM & Rebel Yell Happy Hour for a di erent kind of competition: at tracking! Rebel Yell Happy Hour 2 for 1 CROSSROADS STAGE Equally as hallowed and storied as the throttle-fest MIDNIGHT Noon ...... Big Skillet of drag racing, at track events have sprung up all After Party with Mothership at Bikini 2 PM ...... Panty Party World Beach, 2 for 1 Pabst Record Attempt & Biker Games over the country lately. Frankly, it’s good to see 2:30 PM Panty Party World Record Attempt & these kids showing some sense of time and place! The Mods Hell, most of them actually know Jay Springsteen WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 3:30 PM ...... Panty Party World Buffalo Chip Amphitheater Record Attempt & Biker Games slung an XR, not a Telecaster — but that’s another 5 PM ...... Biker Games story. Fact is, the Roland Sands Design Super 12:40–1 PM 6 PM ...... Nicnos Hooligan races will mesmerize with smokin’ hot Flat Track Practice Session 7 PM ...... Sturgis Rider 1:30–3:30 PM ...... Rhythm Rockers heats for everyone, from pro racers to loonies in 7:15 PM ...... Nicnos rainbow wigs. It’s bar-banging, dirt- inging rac- Buffalo Chip Street Drag Invitational ing like back in the day — and not to be missed. with Crazy John HOYT AXTON STAGE 3:30–4 PM 1:30 PM ...... Biker Games Better still, this moto mayhem is the inaugural 4 PM ...... The Big Dick Dash event on the Bu alo Chip’s new dirt track, placed and punk energy. And here I thought Seattle Cossacks Stunt Performance 5 PM ...... Reformed Whores smack inside the amphitheater right in front of was my old roommate back in the ‘burgh! All I 4–6 PM 5:30 PM ...... Dueling Dicks RSD Super Hooligan Flat Track 6:30 PM ...... Charlie Brechtel Band the Wolfman Jack Stage. Designed by IV League know is that rocks talks, and I’ll be down to hear MidnighT ...... Midnight Endurance Ride Racing’s Brian Bell, it’s an unusual TT-style track the good Reverend loud and clear! Races Presented by Indian Charlie Brechtel Band that challenges racers by including a right-hand Between bands enjoy Indian Night Motorcycle 7:15 PM KINISON STAGE turn in the mix. Bell quotes a friend saying, “Flat at the Chip with swag and surprises on tap. Send- 4 PM ...... Captain Jack track racing is ultimately controlling a crashing ing the last notes of fury into the night, Five Fin- Low Volts perform on the Wolfman 5 PM ...... Pickle Lickin’ Contest motorcycle!” and if you ever tried it you know ger Death Punch caps it o with heavy ri s and Jack Stage 6 PM ...... Well Hung Heart 8:30 PM 8 PM ...... Buffalo Dreamers that’s pretty dang accurate. Word is the team to searing leads. If you’ve been living under a rock Reverend Horton Heat takes the 8:05 PM ...... Well Hung Heart beat is the RSD crew with their fresh Indian Scout and missed their three gold albums, I’m sorry for 9:55 PM ...... Buffalo Dreamers Wolfman Jack Stage Sixty machines, but at track hasn’t been enter- you, but it’s not too late to get in on the action. 10 PM ...... The Flaunt Girls 10:30 PM 10:05 PM ...... Well Hung Heart taining for this long because it’s predictable. So I hope you wore your earplugs during the races, Five Finger Death Punch on the Midnight ...... The Flaunt Girls stay tuned, spectators and racers! because you’ll want your ears in top working 12:30 AM ...... Low Volts Wolfman Jack Stage - Indian And once the dust has settled, there’ll be a dif- shape for these boys and their sonic assault! Motorcycle Night at the Chip ROADHOUSE STAGE ferent kind of tuning. Low Volts starts cranking So whether you’re into heavy metal, heavy MIDNIGHT 6:30, 8 &10 PM ...... Sweet Cyanide about 7:15, before Reverend Horton Heat hits the application of throttle, or both, it’s clear where the With Sturgis Rider Rhythm Rockers Red Bull After Party at Club Chip stage, laying his own genre-defying brand of rock- action is mid-week. Assuming the ol’ FX  res up, Schedules are subject to change. abilly madness on the washboard of twang, power I’ll be there and you better show, too! TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016 STURGIS RIDER DAILY PAGE 3 WOMEN RIDERS UNITE Biker Belles 2016 is today!

he eighth annual Sturgis Buf- falo Chip’s Biker Belles event is today, Tuesday, August 9. TIt’s a day of real riders, real stories and real passion, featuring a guided ride from the Bu alo Chip to the Lodge at Deadwood, catered lunch, Team Diva Comfort Zone, silent auction Participants are asked to make a $60 contribu- and a symposium titled “Two-Wheeled Transfor- tion to join the festivities, one hundred percent mation.”  e event was created to raise awareness of which bene ts Helping with Horsepower and of the passion, diversity and spirit of women in the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame. motorcycling. Visit BikerBelles.com or call 605-347-9000.

Have Your Say! What do you love about spending the Sturgis Rally at the Bu alo Chip? Drop us a line to say. Not the verbal type? Shoot us a picture and show us how much fun you’re having. We’ll get it. Text: 828-205-8482 • Email: GetSocial@Buff aloChip.com Letters to the Editor: marilyn@buff alochip.com STURGIS RIDER DAILY Co-Publishers Editor Advertising Sales Design & Prepress Sturgis Bu alo Chip Marilyn Stemp Amy Runestad, Rapid City Journal Printer Paul Mitchell, Sturgis Rapid City Journal Rapid City Journal Bu alo Chip Contributors Aaron Packard, Jordan Axtman, Jessica Nelson, Brad Schneck, Kevin Karns, Nelson Horsley, Madeline Campbell, Je Smith, Vincent Stemp, Jack McIntrye, Mary Panerio, Shandell Cutter, Max O’Connell, Roady Loner. Other material contributed by sta of the Rapid City Journal.

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PRINTED IN USA PAGE 4 STURGIS RIDER DAILY TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2016 HAVE BREAKFAST WITH CLASS OF 2016 Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame Inductees ach year the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Buddy’s personal museum includes 130 bikes dat- & Hall of Fame recognizes a new group ing from 1903. How appropriate for him to be of remarkable motorcyclists who have named to the Hall of Fame in 2016, his 50th year Egone above and beyond to build community and as a motorcycle dealer. emphasize the positive image of motorcycling. ey will be honored Wednesday, August 10, at an Induction Breakfast held at e Lodge at Deadwood presented by Allstate. For tickets, call the Museum at 605-347-2001 or purchase online at http://www.sturgismuseum.com/shop/hall- fame-breakfast. If you’ve been paying attention you’ll already recognize this year’s inductees. For those who need a reminder, let’s meet them. Gary Spellman has brought his dynamic per- sonality to bear on creative initiatives that have the talking and his actions speak for themselves. resulted in huge impact for charitable causes. A love Look to the media where Covington’s work has of motorcycling and a chance meeting with Hall been prominent and his charity e orts praised. of Famer John Paul Dejoria 30 years ago resulted In 2001 the Sturgis Museum and Hall of Fame in the founding of the Peace*Love*Happiness instituted a special award, e Freedom Fighter. ride in Austin, Texas, in 2003. Intended to sup- is distinction recognizes an individual who has port local law enforcement,  rst responders and fought to protect the rights of motorcyclists and their families, the ride expanded to three separate expended e orts in the political arena. events in 2015, bene tting In nite Heroes, Meet- For 2016, the Freedom Fighter is Gary Wetzel, ing e Need as well as Austin’s law enforcement a Vietnam veteran and Congressional Medal of community. Honor recipient who has been consistently active Gary is  rm in his belief that a person shouldn’t for decades in raising awareness of vets issues. A be recognized simply for doing the right thing. longtime rider, he has ridden with Rolling un- As for the rest of us? We’re completely okay with der since 1989 and has stepped up countless times honoring Gary for his inspiring dedication as he to advocate for the disabled. is inducted. Bert Baker left behind a cushy General Motors career for the risk of running his own business building a better motorcycle transmission — and motorcycling is better for it. A stalwart champion of the American-made movement, he’s an enthu- siastic gearhead with far-reaching mechanical abil- ity; we all bene t from Bert’s solutions to making his own bikes run better and faster. Bert is also a V-Twin drivetrain innovator, savvy businessman and stalwart patriot who has been described as having a pathological aversion to conformity. And what’s wrong with that? Even if he hadn’t been such a worthy competi- tor and national champion rider, John Penton’s A lifelong rider, Jerry Covington got his  rst sheer force of will dictated he’d make a mark on bike as a teenager and started modifying it right motorcycling. After World War II, he and his away. He built choppers through the ‘70s and brothers opened a shop in their Ohio hometown turned his hobby into a family business in 1993 from which John started Meadowlark Motorcycle e inaugural recipient of the Sturgis Motor- with wife Kathleen and sons David, Dusty, Peewee Club. He set a cross-country record and encour- cycle Museum’s Lifetime Achievement Award is and Cameron. aged KTM to develop a lightweight o -road bike Buddy Stubbs has been all about motorcycling a man so well known and loved in motorcycling Located in Woodward, Okla., quality standards — appropriately called the Penton. His search for since the start. Raised at the family Harley-David- we almost don’t have to say his name: Arlen Ness. are high at Covington’s Customs. Performance better riding gear led him to establish Hi-Point, son dealership in Decatur, Illinois, he started rid- No few lines of text can describe the impact and is a factor in every build and details are tended: an accessory and distribution business that set the ing as a 10-year-old, won his  rst race trophy at genius of the undisputed King of Custom Motor- welds never show, lines  ow, and ride-ability is pace for modern distribution companies. His rac- 11, became a Hollywood stunt rider, then opened cycling. A gentleman in the  nest and greatest paramount. You’ll seldom hear much of this from ing and riding feats are the stu of legend. ey his own dealerships near Phoenix, Ariz. An ener- sense of the word, Arlen and his work stand as a Jerry, an unassuming man who lets his bikes do don’t make them like John Penton anymore. getic ambassador for the sport of motorcycling, testament to the very best in our sport. TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016 STURGIS RIDER DAILY PAGE 5 All about the Chip landmarks We got the skinny about the Chip’s iconic landmarks from the only one who knows the scoop: Rod “Woody” Woodru . And starting with Issue 1, as part of the Chip’s 35th anniversary celebration, we’re telling you about one in each edition of the Sturgis Rider Daily.

SRD: So, Woody, what’s the story about the Bu alo Skull at the Sam Kini- son Stage?

RW: Crazy George is one of those one-of-a-kind biker folks who has intellect and talents beyond my comprehension. He really is the  rst person who actually made the Chip his home. And he built his home out of scrap materials he’d “salvage” from around the campground. He was also our  rst uno cial but de facto branding agent. was here in ‘90 and we named the stage after him Crazy George made that bu alo skull out of then, which is also when we added the red lights scrap metal he reclaimed from around the camp- for the eyes.  at was the same year we started ground and turned it into a work of art he felt  e World Pickle Lickin’ Federation and hosted The Chip’s photographers swarm the campground daily for the best shots — but you’re out there represented the Chip.  at Bu alo Skull was  rst the  rst World Championship right here at the taking them, too. So share! The best one we get each day will appear in the next issue of this paper. mounted on a post about 15 feet high. We moved Chip.  e Woody Gherkin character showed up So make it a good one and remember, it has to be printable — both in content and image quality. it to the Kinison stage when we built it 1989. Sam that same year. Text to: 828-205-8482. Email: [email protected].

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SUMMER BBQ Licensed To Grill Summer BBQ is BACK Start with a Sizzlin’ Cocktail: Apple Pie • Red Stag • Berry Cooler Enjoy a Small Plate! Pork Shoulder Tacos • Brisket Biscuits • Basket of Biscuits Choose from our Savory Entrees: WHERE’S WOODY? St. Louis Ribs • Black Cherry BBQ Salmon • BBQ Mix GrillSmoked Wagyu Meatloaf e Bu alo Chip’s ubiquitous Rod “Woody” Woodru loves to meet campers. He roams far and wide at the Chip, so keep your Can’t Forget Dessert: Welcome Bikers!! eyes peeled for his smiling face and say hello. And if you want to Bourbon Peach Cobbler win classic Chip merch, also look for Woody in the pages of the For a Limited Time Only! Sturgis Rider Daily. Each day there’s a di erent Woody caricature hidden in a photo of an event or location he especially recom- mends. e  rst three campers or visitors who report their  nd to the Chamber of Commerce/Rally Info Center at the Chip Cross- 2111 N LaCrosse St. • Rapid City, SD • 605.394.9505 • minervas.net roads win a prize. And don’t forget to take note of where Woody is hiding out, because that’s de nitely the place to be. TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016 STURGIS RIDER DAILY PAGE 7 was the stand-up bass important? RHH: It was a factor, because at the time the Stray Cats were coming out and especially the English thing was taking o and those Reverend Horton Heat plays at 8:30 tomorrow night, bands had stand-up bass, slap bass. It was very dif- 10 at the Bu alo Chip’s Wolfman Jack Stage cult nding anyone that played upright bass like that. Hillbilly country guys played electric bass. It was a really di erent time.  ere was one rockabilly baas player in Hous- ton, Jimbo Wallace, aka JimBo, and eventually I rev horton heat met him at a gig and said I really need to get your number, man. About six months later he was in the band.  at was in 1989.

he Reverend Horton Heat is the stage SRD: Is the sound that di erent? name of musician Jim Heath. It’s also RHH: It’s a completely di erent animal. You the name of his Dallas-based trio, a band can’t get that sound out of an electric baas, espe- Tthat de es music genre description. We tried to cially for Rockabilly. You pull the note and it slaps keep our chat to ve minutes but the Rev was just against the ngerboard, then you slap your hand so compelling we talked for 10!  e band takes against it on the back beat.  ere’s a lot of great the Wolfman Jack Stage at the Bu alo Chip on rockabilly stu where you would swear they’ve Wednesday, August 10. got a drummer playing. But it’s the upright baas player on the backbeat slapping the bass. He’s SRD: How would you describe your music to playing a bass line and a snare drum beat. someone who’s never heard you play? RHH: We really aren’t a psychobilly band but SRD: You’ve played for a biker audience before? they put that on us a lot. You could say we play RHH: Yeah, oh yeah. Bikers like blues and the Fifties-in uenced rock ‘n roll that leans a little biker community now is more hip to rockabilly. .  ere’s a heritage there because the original bik- ers from the late ‘40s and the ‘50s were all about SRD: So what in uences helped create your musi- the kind of music that in uences us. Yeah, we’ve cal style? been doing those kinds of gigs for a real long time. RHH: When I was a kid the birth of rock had We‘re really happy to be playing out here. happened about 10 years before. When the Bea- tles hit, that was a big deal.  en I got into playing SRD: Are you a gearhead at all? guitar and got into blues then I was in bands that If there’s a goofy, o -the-wall, artsy type band licks I’ve always played and suddenly I’ll hit on RHH: I’ve got a really awesome highboy hotrod played all sorts of di erent stu . As things went but their music speaks to me, it’s cool. But if something and say, whoa, that’s good! And that ’32 Ford but I’m more of a style guy. My rock stars on I really got into the rock bands of the ‘50s and there’s a straight-ahead roots rockabilly band but leads me o to a new song. are metal fabricators and mechanics. But even rockabilly, like Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Rich- the sound doesn’t hit me, eh… (shrugs.) I try to On the lyrics side I try to stay open to a good with those guys that are really good at customiz- ard and Chuck Berry; Gene Vincent and the listen to my internal voice of what I like and that’s title, then get a concept that makes the title mean- ing cars I still have to school them a little bit on Caps and some of the more obscure artists, too. led me to what I do. ingful. It’s kind of like working a puzzle. the style of it. I’m all about the style of the thing. I sort of did what Stevie Ray Vaughan did  e inspiration comes out of the blue but once with the blues. You know, he was a straight up SRD: It can be a tough business, music. you have it then comes the grunt work of ham- SRD: Are you a real Reverend? blues player that got more turned up and aggres- RHH: So many people get so judgmental about mering it out. And that’s almost 100 percent per- RHH: No. I was just talking with my friend sive with it. I decided to do that with Rockabilly. music. Even though I formed my own sound I spiration. Dale Watson about that. He is a real reverend. I Higher energy, faster beats and a little bit louder. really try to not be snobby about it. If it’s death think I’m gonna be a judge. I’m gonna do divorces. metal or something that’s not on my radar I’ll still SRD: When you were getting the band together It’d be a lot more interesting. SRD: So you could say Reverend Horton Heat has be open minded to it and still appreciate it. I have evolved. really good friends that play all di erent kinds of RHH: Reverend Horton Heat grew out of the music. Being snobby is a sure re way to get peo- alternative punk scene but we’d play blues rooms ple to start being snobby back to you! and rock rooms and punk rooms — and country shows too! In those days we would adapt. Who- SRD: You’re the band’s song writer? ever wanted us, we’d adapt our set list. RHH: I do 95 percent of the writing and JimBo can come up with some good stu . And Scott and SRD: Yet your music doesn’t  t any of those cat- Taz over the years as well. egories! Nobody likes to see RHH: I discovered the blues early on and that SRD: Talk about the writing process. their bike just SITTING made me realize that there was so much other RHH: I get inspired in di erent ways. Some- SERVICE • STORAGE • CUSTOM INTHE GARAGE - Get music out there besides what my peers were listen- one will say something goofy to me and I’ll say: 1567 SULLIVAN CT, RIVER FALLS, WI 54022 it to Gilby’s and get ing to. It made me ask myself the question: What ‘ at’s a song title!’ And I’ll put it in my phone. 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The Ride that Rocks™ or almost a decade the Sturgis Bu alo Chip’s Legends Ride has brought rally goers together with stars of TV,  lm, music and motorcycling to raise signi cant funds Ffor charity while enjoying an epic day.  e 2016 running of  e Ride netted $30,700 for the Special Olympics and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame. Legends Riders, take a bow! You have made signi cant impact in the Black Hills! PAGE 10 STURGIS RIDER DAILY TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2016 IT’S ALL ABOUT THE RIDE That’s what are for, right? eople who really like to ride visit the through the gorge, bubbling streams, waterfalls more National Memorial to see the sculpture; it Sturgis Rally when it’s not an anniver- and striking vistas at every turn. Go at sunrise easily viewed from Route 244 as you snake along sary year. They know they’ll find some of to beat the traffic and make the most of this the ridge. But it’s well worth the admission to Pthe best roads in the country here in the Black beautiful part of the world. Scenes from the learn the history behind the monument and the Hills, roads laced with iconic monuments and film Dances With Wolves were filmed here, and park is beautifully designed to make the visitor’s western ambience to spare. When the traffic is you’ll see why. experience a delight. e ride there is east and reduced the riding experience is amplified. south of Sturgis and loops through Black Hills 2016 is one of those “rider’s rallies,” a year National Forest on Highway 16/16A to the tiny when we gladly suggest nearby places to ride to Though it’s not a ride of much distance, Bear town of Rushmore. and can easily be con gured and make your own. We’ll list some recommen- Butte is a quiet respite amid the frenzy. With to include . dations here but for more ideas visit the friendly it’s prominent peak rising above the horizon it’s Standing 1,000 feet tall across a vast plain, you folks at the Buffalo Chip Chamber of Com- easy to find — if fact, you can’t miss it. This has HIGHWAY can all but see Devils Tower from I-90, but you merce at the CrossRoads. They know the area long been a sacred place and ceremonial gather- Leaving Rushmore, you can take Highway 16A probably want to take the long way. You’re here to very well indeed — and you might even score ing spot to the Native American Nations. Chiefs back or continue the journey on the famed Nee- ride, right? at would be Route 34 W to Wyo- a copy of Paul Mitchell’s Black Hills Motorcycle Crazy Horse, and met dles Highway. A must-do for every rider’s bucket ming 24 W and 110 W through Hulett — an Rides book. here. Cruise past grazing buffalo to the visitor’s list, it’s usually a super crowded route. It’s a chal- interesting stop, too. It’s about 75 miles from Stur- Better still, when you leave the Chip and hang center where Native American history is abun- lenging ride, too, with sharp turns and numerous gis to this geological natural wonder. a left you can shortcut your way via Fort Meade dant. Then trek higher on to the 4,426-foot switchbacks. Way right to I-90, getting your ride started that summit for a four-state view over the lake you BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK much sooner. So give your steel pony a kick or won’t believe. And all with in a few miles of CRAZY HORSE Yes, it’s called the Badlands but there’s nothing push the button. Either way, get going. town. e monumental sculpture of Crazy Horse more exquisite than watching the waves of rock has been in progress since 1948. Way larger than change color with the late-day light. You’d swear DEADWOOD IRON MOUNTAIN ROAD , it’s quite a site even in its those rocky spires were about to ignite. We’re talk- Highway 385 is a two-lane black-top that Part of the Peter Norbeck National Sce- un nished state, and the visitor’s center is not only ing about terrain that is millions of years old and carves through the Black Hills National Forest nic Byway, U.S. Highway 16A, also known as stunning architecturally but packed with Native far too vast to imagine, even while you’re in the leading to the gold mining town of Deadwood. Iron Mountain Road, is a scenic roadway near American and regional history, too. Highway 385 midst of it. It’s a good 90 minutes east of Sturgis With the look and feel of an authentic Wild Custer. It offers spectacular views of Mount north will take you back toward Spear sh. even taking the fast way, but well worth seeing. West town, complete with casinos, saloons, and Rushmore and includes three granite rock tun- Stop at Wall Drug, too. rustic storefronts, Deadwood offers good food nels to pass through — always a different expe- and eclectic shopping. Don’t miss the No. 10 rience on a motorcycle instead of a cage. You’ll Custer State Park was established as South HOT SPRINGS Saloon where met his demise also travel over three pigtail bridges, which are Dakota’s  rst park. Its 71,000 acres are home to If you’re looking for a longer trek, Hot holding the dead man’s hand, aces and 8s. corkscrew structures engineered to curl and herds of Bu alo that often quite literally stop traf- Springs, S.D., a.k.a. , is far- pass over themselves for a challenging ride and  c. Custer Park is home to the governor’s annual ther south than Custer. In Hot Springs you’ll an upper body workout. This is no superslab bu alo round-up and art festival. Riding there find rugged canyons, mineral springs and fos- Alt. Route 14 through Spearfish Canyon, sprint! Iron Mountain Road leads to Mount on Highways 385 and 16 through Black Hills silized mammoth treasure at the world’s largest which can be accessed off I-90 exits 10 or 14, Rushmore. National Forest isn’t a quick ride, but it’s a pretty Columbian mammoth exhibit and research cen- is without question one of the best 22 miles one., and it passes through the biker-friendly town ter. Highway 385 takes you most of the way; you can travel on two wheels. It’s the quintes- MOUNT RUSHMORE of Hill City where you can stop for a burger or Highway 79 through Rapid City is a slightly sential scenic road adorned with steep cliffs cut You don’t have to go into Mount Rush- some ice cream. shorter option.

COME JOIN US FOR RISTORANTE ITALIANO BURNOUT Voted Best Italian Restaurant in the Black Hills WEDNESDAY FREE Motorcycle Parking Open 7 Days a Week AUG. 10, 2016 605.348.0089 523 MAIN STREET, RAPID CITY, SD SUNDANCE, 3RD STREET ACROSS FROM MAIN STREET SQUARE TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016 STURGIS RIDER DAILY PAGE 11 WHEN IT’S GONE, IT’S GONE! Exclusive auction of rare biker art hen you’re cruising around the Buf- falo Chip Crossroads today, stop by the Easyriders compound for a trip a backW in time, compliments of artist David Mann WIN (1940-2004). Mann is described by Easyriders edi- tor Dave Nichols as, “the Norman Rockwell of the biker world.” Mann’s images depicting the biker Rally Gift lifestyle have appeared in Easyriders since issue number three. Now more than 20 original David Mann paintings are available for viewing until they’re sold at a live auction on Wednesday. Join the editors of Easyriders and fans of classic Package biker art for the auction. It’s your chance to own a piece of biker history. ese are the originals, folks, not prints or copies. ey are truly one of a kind. Mann’s style has been imitated, but never captured, perhaps because David Mann didn’t just paint the biker culture, he lived it. e auction begins on Wednesday at 5 p.m. SIGN UP shortly after the Easyriders Ride-In Custom Bike UP Show awards are  nished, right at the CrossRoads. ere’s no fee to enter the Easyriders Bike-In NOW You may pre-register to bid on the paintings by Custom Bike Show tomorrow so ride up to the OW visiting the David Mann art display at the Bu alo CrossRoads tomorrow to see the artwork, enter FOR Chip CrossRoads on Tuesday or Wednesday, or go your bike or just to spectate. Show registration WEEKL online to Easyriders.com starts at 9 a.m. Y RALL DAILY EMAIL Y A MID-WEEK SHAKEDOWN RUN BLASTS First Annual Buffalo Chip 5k! hether you’re a seasoned marathon competitor or a weekend warrior try- a chance to ing to keep it together, run — don’t For walkW — over to the Bu alo Chip amphitheater Rally Gift tomorrow morning, bright and early, for the win a  rst-ever Chip 5K Fun Run. You’ll get in your exercise, meet like-minded people and snag some Package: swag. Gift Card Yes, this is the 5K run you’ve been hear- (1) $200 Visa ing about, the  rst of its kind at the Bu alo Chip. Woody got the idea for the event from Ralallyly PhPhotooto BookBook camper Jen Knutson of Williston, N.D., when (1) he noticed her hiking around the campground early one morning. When asked to map out on a route and manage the run, Jen and her band to be drawn of happy campers took on the challenge with Winner gusto. Within 20 minutes Jen, Tina and Stacy . 16, 2016 had a program in place. Half an hour later they’d Aug mapped the route, which starts and ends in the amphitheater, and recruited Christie, Tammy female runners win their choice of Bu alo Chip and another Stacy to help! T-shirt from Hot Leathers and everyone gets rapidcityjournal.com/email It’s way easier for you to get involved. Just turn some goodies just for turning out. Spectators are up at 7 a.m. tomorrow morning ready to run. welcome, too. ere’s no registration necessary or fee required And if the weather turns bad, that’s no excuse — just be there wearing your running shoes, a to stay away. As Jen said, “If it rains we’ll just call smile and a positive attitude. Top male and top it a Fun Mud Run!” PAGE 12 STURGIS RIDER DAILY TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2016 MORE THAN MOTORCYCLES … At 2016 Motorcycles As Art Exhibition e could try to tell you about the superb visual artwork included in the 2016 Motorcycles As Art exhibit, but itW wouldn’t do justice.  is art was made to be seen. In addition to the three-dimensional, two- wheeled art on display in the gallery at the Buf- falo Chip’s Russ Brown Event Center, you also have the opportunity to look closely at stunning works from a select group of artists with gearhead proclivities who emphasize the theme of Skin & Bones, the art of tattoo. Artists invited to show their work in the 2016 Motorcycles As Art Exhibition include: AD Cook, Darren McKeag, George the Painter, Artist Darren McKeag at work (above), tattoo Latricia “Trish” Horstman, Mario Burkhardt, artist Trish Horstman (right), and leather inlay Nik Pew, Tay Herrera and Timothy White. work by Mario Burkhardt (far right). Exhibition curator Michael Lichter also chose this opportunity to remember artist and tattooist continues to demand notice. Richie ‘Pan’ Panarra by not only bringing Rich-  ere’s also a display of Biltwell “Gringo” hel- ie’s motorcycle to be exhibited, but also hang- mets painted by tattoo artists from around the ing a representative selection of his artwork, too. country and selected images from Michael’s own Richie, owner of Dark Star Tattoo, passed away photo archives. unexpectedly last year, but his colorful imagery Don’t miss it! Richie ‘Pan’ Panarra he deep in the richly symbolic art of well-known and much-loved tattoo artist Richie Pan is the centerpiece of the R.I.P. Tvisual art in the Motorcycles As Art Skin & Bones Exhibition. It’s a tting tribute in an appropri- ate place. Panarra, killed in an accident in 2015, created art with obvious connections to his immersion in the world of tattooing. Richie was the owner of Dark Star Tattoo located in Jackson, N.J., and his work received much acclaim. In addition to creat- ing distinctive tattoo designs, he created paintings that depicted machines and people, all the while continuing to pull the observer toward the aura of ink embedded in  esh. His love of everything motorcycle is evident not only in the subject matter and character- istic symbolism displayed in most of his pieces, but also in the use of intense color and curious design. His distinctive work carved out a place in motor- cycle culture that Exhibition is pleased to have this opportunity to remains. pay tribute to one of the bright spirits of our time,  e Motor- taken away too soon. Richie’s presence is sorely cycles As Art missed, but through his work his spirit lives on. TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016 STURGIS RIDER DAILY PAGE 13 BILTWELL BASICS rowdown at the Showdown Shooting straight is back in style today at the CrossRoads ou don’t have to own or ride a Sportster to dig this show — but all the cool kids do. See, fans of the original V-Twin sportbike knowY that Sportsters are in nitely customizable and they’re reinventing the model with creativity and ingenuity, a trend that’s fresh, fun and pretty darn compelling. e crew from Biltwell is running the Show- down with input from Led Sleds’ Pat Patterson, Biltwell founders Bill Bryant (above) and Harold the Sporty guru. Along with Chop Cult, Street McGoo McGruther (below). Chopper, Rusty Butcher and S&S Cycle they’ll be awarding the best chopper, tracker, vintage and café customs of the Sportster lineage. It’s super easy to participate: ride into the Buf- falo Chip CrossRoads at 2 p.m. today, Tuesday, August 9, and register for free. Hang out and enjoy the CrossRoads as emcee Dumptruck keeps it rolling, until awards are announced at 5. Celebrate your win or drown your sorrows with 2-for-1 Rebel Yell Happy Hour at the Big Engine Bar then stay for the after party and rock the night with Mothership and 2-for-1 Pabst at the Chip’s Bikini Beach. (Campground n a little less than 10 years, Bill Bryant and admission pass required for concerts and after party.) Harold ‘McGoo’ McGruther have estab- It’s a contemporary take on a classic theme. So come out and get inspired. It’ll make you lished and grown their company’s reputa- wish you still had your  rst Ironhead. Ition for providing solid, well made products at fair prices. And they’ve carved out a product line meets, but without the crusty, torn, and tattered that doesn’t try to be everything to everyone; liners that made them almost unwearable. So, it’s lean and mean with a focus on function and in addition to bars and other hard parts, Bilt- quality, and it goes hand-in-hand with respect- well became a helmet company. Soon a DOT ing their customers as hard-working riders who approved brain bucket followed in the form of demand — and deserve — honesty, value, and the three-quarter “Bonanza” and shortly there- performance. after they introduced the retro-inspired full face YES YOU CAN! And that’s been a formula for success. Before “Gringo.” Recycling made easy that, Bill and McGoo had been building brands Later this summer, watch for the “LaneSplit- in the action sports industry together, and as ter” helmet, an aggressively styled o ering that’ll e’re collecting aluminum cans for they started to delve deeper into something cater to the edgier riders who make up the fringe recycling at the Bu alo Chip this they’d both become excited about — motor- of this small but growing niche. Hang out and year and we’re counting on all of cycles — they discovered there wasn’t anyone you’ll hear them chant the Biltwell mantra of youW to pitch in. It’s a small thing to do, but the catering to the 20- to 40-year-old ex- skater/ “Ride motorcycles, have fun” — frequently, and results add up to big change, not only for the bmx’er/mx’er that was looking for something at a high volume. You might even catch the spirit environment but also for two worthy causes. new. ey came up with the Biltwell name, logo and be motivated to join in at today’s Sportster Proceeds from the collection of cans – and initial product designs via email in 2004, Showdown and after party. dropped into bright orange barrels at the Cross- while Bill was deployed in Iraq. us spawned If you still need convincing, it’s worth reading Roads, Bikini Beach, Patriots Pavilion and the Biltwell. this last bit from the Biltwell Manifesto on the Amphitheater – bene t Black Hills Habitat For Early o erings were parts like bars and seat company website: Humanity and the Freedom Celebration Mili- hinges, but the surprise victor from the initial “Forget the fashion show, don’t worry about tary Tribute in a 50/50 split. Red, white and blue catalog was a novelty metal  ake helmet, much Internet know-it-alls and the self righteous, just labels on the barrel lids saying “Cans For Vets” like the ones that could be found at local swap build, ride and enjoy your motorcycle!” will help you do the right thing. So look for the hundreds of bright orange barrels with holes cut in their lids placed around the Bu alo Chip. And remember: they’re for aluminum cans only! We’ll let you know the results of your e orts. PAGE 14 STURGIS RIDER DAILY TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2016 SHADE? SWEET! A new feature at the Crossroads offers sweet relief nyone who has been to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally before knows that ’s weather in August can be allA over the place: thunder and lightning, vehicle- denting hail, and 100-degree heat are all possible. ough there’s no taming Mother Nature, there are ways to be sheltered from some of the elements, and a new amenity at the Chip Cross- Roads is a prime example: shade! e CrossRoads debuted  ve years ago as a free access area that o ers everyone a taste of the Buf- falo Chip experience. Since then, changes and improvements have been made each year. None has the potential to do so much good for so many people as the new shade sails in the horseshoe area behind the Big Engine Bar. You won’t have to look for this new feature: it stands out on the landscape, especially if you’re approaching the CrossRoads using the new Fort Meade Way from I-90’s Exit 37. Just glance o to the east and the shade sails stand out in strik- ing contrast. e sails are supported by 12-inch-diame- into the ground 30 feet. e nine steel posts are ter poles with 7/8-inch sidewalls that are sunk 40 feet high with brilliant bronze-colored sails strung on 5/8-inch cable. “Everything here has to be over engineered,” said Chip owner Rod Woodru . “Our main con- cern is wind. We’ll be taking it down after rally so STA CONNECTED we won’t have to worry about snow load.” Still, the installation was no small task. But as a temporary installation that will be removed AT THE CHIP WITH after Rally, it’s one that’s expected to get easier each time. ON-SITE WIFI SERVICE So, come out to the CrossRoads and hang out in the shade. Funny the di erence a couple of Sign up or get help at RallyWiFi4U poles and a few strips of canvas can make… displays at the Buffalo Chip CrossRoads or outside the General Store in the Chip’s amphitheater. The year Lewis and

Or follow these steps and Clark came through you’ll be online in minutes. South Dakota 1. Select wireless network #RALLYWIFI4U. 2. Open web browser and select CONNECT. 1804 3. Select package option. Their expedition held council, feasting, 4. Enter payment information or access code. and celebrations with the Teton Sioux near the mouth of the Bad River on September 5. You’re DONE and connected. 23-28, 1804. The U.S. Flag was rst  own over present day South Dakota at that spot, near the geographic center of the state. They passed through again in 1806 #rallYwifi4u on their return trip. TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016 STURGIS RIDER DAILY PAGE 15 WHAT NOT TO WEAR … Anything goes at the infamous Panty Party! he Panty Party is an official Guinness World Record attempt to gather the most people in one place wearing only Ttheir underwear. The party starts at 2 p.m. today, Tuesday, August 9, and dress is casual — very casual. Get out of your pajamas and into your knickers then join hundreds of (un) equally attired friends for live music, drink specials, and a ripping good time. There is no cost to join in; it’s quite literally a free for all. Partiers are asked to remain in a controlled area and be counted as they arrive — so get there early. An official group photograph will be taken to document the feat. We need more than 2,270 panty-partiers to break the record so bring a friend or two and let’s make history! Feeling timid? Maybe this will snap your elastic: 100 percent of voluntary donations tossed into collection buckets at the event go to the Prostate Cancer Foundation. So flash those polka dots, share some lace, and guzzle an adult root beer float or a shot of Rebel Yell. We’re expecting a record breaking shebang. PAGE 16 STURGIS RIDER DAILY TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2016

Elle King took it straight to fans with her take-no- prisoners style and fans responded with gusto. Lynyrd Skynyrd is so at home on the Wolfman Jack stage it’s a veritable love fest with fans. Some say Sultry, sexy and uncensored, King showed why her Skynyrd is the ultimate biker rock band. Last night they proved themselves to be the ultimate any kind of star is on the rise. band.