Buffalo Chip, SD (June 28, 2016) – Matching the chart-topping Kid Rock with a comparable talent who can offer a full-tilt show that barrels through the Buffalo Chip’s natural amphitheater is a challenge not offered, nor accepted by many. When Grammy-award-winning singer-songwriter Leon Russell suffered a heart attack last week, it left the Sturgis Buffalo Chip with such an opening in its 2016 lineup. As luck would have it, celebrated Runaways lead guitarist and ‘80s glam metal maven Lita Ford was able to accept the challenge and will now open for Kid Rock on Sunday, Aug. 7.

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Buffalo Chip, SD (July 15, 2016) – The stunning Rock, Rumble & Rebellion Kuryakyn® customized motorcycle and matching Epiphone^® guitar created to commemorate  Sturgis Buffalo Chip^®’s 35^th anniversary have been packaged with a never before offered VIP pass for life*. The purchaser of this one-off package not only will be the owner of one the coolest custom bikes and guitars on the planet, they will instantly find themselves treated like a rock star and will be able to enjoy concerts from VIP seating or front of the stage pit access, and when available have the opportunity to shake hands and have their photo taken at celebrity meet and greets as a VIP for as long as they own the bike. This is the first time in history the Buffalo Chip has ever offered this level of VIP status to the public. 

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Buffalo Chip, SD (July 12, 2016) – Motorcycle lovers and gear heads looking for a display of flashy chrome, crazy customization, slick tricks and old-school horsepower will want to catch all of the bike shows and stunt exhibitions at the Buffalo Chip’s free-access CrossRoads in 2016. Incredible stunts, beautiful custom bikes, bikini-clad babes, an inspiring documentary, live music and some of the rally’s best shopping, eats and drinks will all be found at the CrossRoads this year.

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Buffalo Chip, SD (July 6, 2016) – A panel of luminaries representing women from a broad cross section of today’s motorcycle industry will take a leading role in the Buffalo Chip’s 2016 Biker Belles^® symposium on Tuesday, Aug. 9. Taking seats on the panel moderated by Marilyn Stemp of the Sturgis Rider Daily and Iron Trader News are BMW Motorrad’s Sarah Schilke, moto-journalist and Iron Lillies co-founder Leticia Cline, Perewitz Cycle Fab’s Jody Perewitz and land-speed record-holder Karlee Cobb. The Buffalo Chip chose this group of panelists due to their influence in the industry and their leading roles in helping to shape the future of motorcycling. Following a ride through the beautiful Black Hills the panel will discuss the theme “Two-Wheeled Transformation” while guests enjoy a catered lunch at The Lodge at Deadwood. The event was created to raise awareness of the passion, diversity and spirit of women in motorcycling and to raise funds for local worthy charities.

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Buffalo Chip, SD (July 1, 2016) – Riding a motorcycle to “The Best Party Anywhere®” is not always possible, but attending without one could be disappointing. The rigors of daily life may get in the way of a leisurely ride for busy bikers, but there is a shipping solution that offers them the chance to make up for lost time during their rally vacation. Many riders are understandably hesitant to trust their bikes to an unknown shipper, but now these riders can make use of the same companies trusted with shipping the one-off customs on display in the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s 2016 Motorcycles As Art^™ exhibit.

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Buffalo Chip, SD (June 21, 2016) – Custom motorcycle enthusiasts have a rare opportunity to join renowned U.S. and international custom builders and industry luminaries for a meet and greet to benefit educational scholarships during the second annual Flying Piston Charity Breakfast at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip®. Builders displaying in the Buffalo Chip’s 2016 Motorcycles As Art Exhibition, curated by Michael Lichter, will gather with other invited top-name builders to shake hands, sign autographs and pose for pictures with fans and friends. The event, organized by The Flying Piston and sponsored by Jekill & Hyde Exhaust and Yelvinton USA, takes place Sunday, Aug. 7 beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Big Engine Bar in the Chip’s free-access CrossRoads.

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