News By Month > August 2011

Lehman Trikes Sets a New International Speed Record on Three Wheels!
August 31, 2011
A new International speed record for three wheeled motorcycles was set today at the Bonneville Salt Flats.
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Last Modified: 09-1-2011-11:03:39

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Sturgis Legends Ride ® raises $54,000
August 29, 2011
DEADWOOD/STURGIS, S.D. (8-29-2011) - The charitable impact of the annual Legends Ride continues to be felt long after the roar of the 2011 Sturgis Rally has subsided. Legends Ride organizers announced that nearly than $54,000 was raised in 2011 for local charities.
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Last Modified: 08-30-2011-11:45:06

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Derek Finley Wins The 2011 Official Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Bike
August 26, 2011
It was a packed house in downtown Sturgis, S.D. as a crowd of several hundred anxiously awaited the drawing of the winning name for the one and only 2011 official Sturgis Motorcycle Rally bike.
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Last Modified: 08-26-2011-11:43:12

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The Legendary Buffalo Chip Survivors Club Gathered to Great Success
August 24, 2011
STURGIS, S.D. The Buffalo Chip Survivors Club gathered on Sun., Aug. 14 to discuss the state of the rally, and commence plans for a successful 2012.
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Last Modified: 08-26-2011-11:44:11

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K and G Cycles went Full-Tilt at 2011 Sturgis Rally
August 19, 2011
K and G Cycles showed up 1000 percent at the 2011 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally at the Legendary Buffalo Chip, making their best showing to date; engaging rally-goers, delivering an enormous grand prize to one lucky rider and sponsoring two phenomenal industry events.
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Last Modified: 08-19-2011-12:46:12

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2011 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF CUSTOM BIKE BUILDING - RESULTS
August 12, 2011

Many internationally known custom builders headed to Sturgis to compete in the 2011 World Championship of Custom Bike Building but it was a relatively unknown customizer that took the top honors.

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Last Modified: 08-13-2011-14:23:05

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Rider Alert makes its National Debut at Sturgis
August 11, 2011
Sturgis, SD Rider Alert, The motorcycle safety program originated in the UK and imported to the USA via the Richmond Ambulance Authority, Bon Secours Hospitals, Virginia and Motorcycle Virginia inc Richmond, makes its national debut this at the 71st Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Teaming up with Geico allows a further national profile for the program to be developed. Read More...
Last Modified: 08-12-2011-11:09:16

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Friday Events
August 11, 2011

The 71st is nearing the end but there are some great events taking place to round out the week.

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Last Modified: 08-11-2011-15:22:56

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Orange County Choppers (OCC) and Cell Buckle Unveil New Motorcycle
August 10, 2011
Cell Buckle is thrilled to announce their partnership with Paul Teutul, Sr. of Orange County Choppers (OCC). In cooperation with OCC, Cell Buckle will reveal the custom-made Cell Buckle Motorcycle on August 11, 2011, 11:00 AM MST at the O'Reilly Auto Parts during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. "We're very excited to see this new bike," states John Scuderi, president and CEO of Cell Buckle. "They've shown us some specs of what the bike will look like, and we have made some extraordinary changes since then. We'll see everything for the first time at the unveiling." Read More...
Last Modified: 08-10-2011-16:10:00

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Upcoming Events
August 8, 2011
Sturgis, SD – As of close today, the City of Sturgis has issued 704 temporary vendor licenses. This number is down approximately 6% from the same time last year. On the 7th of August, the Sturgis Fire Department received 6 calls for service and the ambulance responded to 14 calls. Read More...
Last Modified: 08-9-2011-09:35:24

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