Have you ever been riding through the beautiful Black Hills on your motorcycle, enjoying the sound of pipes crackling and the clean mountain air, when all of a sudden a set of flashing lights appears behind you? You wonder what you could’ve been doing wrong. Were you speeding? Swerving? Are your tags expired? Maybe your brake light is out. You can only speculate as the officer walks over to your bike. When he asks you, “Do you know why I pulled you over?” You answer, “No.” “Your handlebars are shoulder height,” he replies. “That’s a petty offense in the state of South Dakota; I’m going to have to issue you a ticket.”
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News
8 Great Discoveries the Chip Made at Motor Bike Expo
If you want to see cutting-edge motorcycle innovation at its finest, be the first to lay eyes the latest products and models, and meet the biggest names in motorcycling, it’s hard to beat the Motor Bike Expo in Verona, Italy. The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® made its first trip to this premier motorcycle show January 23-25 and were humbled to be in the presence of so many amazing manufacturers, customizers, gorgeous women and downright friendly riders from around the world. The Chip made some surprising discoveries while at this spectacular motorcycle show and there are eight we just had to share with you!
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The 14 Most Memorable Moments of 2014
Just because 2014 is now officially in the bag doesn’t mean you should kick it to the curb. We know you might not be ready to say goodbye, so come with us on a journey of the best Sturgis photos and videos and relive the 14 most memorable Buffalo Chip moments from the last year.
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The 5 Most Talked About Sturgis Rider® News Articles of 2014
In 2014, the Sturgis Rider News team worked hard to provide you with a steady stream of interesting, informative and downright weird content. Our humble hope was to teach you something new and get a few laughs. Well, hot damn, we might have pulled it off, because there were a few articles you just wouldn’t stop talking about! In case you didn’t see them the first go ’round, here are the five most talked about articles from 2014.
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HISTORY’s Biker Battleground Features Buffalo Chip Aug. 26
The group of highly skilled motorcycle builders who’ve been battling fiercely on HISTORY’s “Biker Battleground Phoenix” settled their differences for good on Aug. 6 at the Legendary Buffalo Chip. Now the rest of the nation will be able to witness what you and thousands of other bikers saw live during the Sturgis Rally, as HISTORY is about to air the final episode of this popular, biker build off program.
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Fox News’ O’Reilly Factor Exposes Chip Straight Shooters
Anyone who’s watched “The O’Reilly Factor” on Fox News knows that Bill O’Reilly’s on-the-street interviewer, Jesse Watters, has a knack for hunting down some interesting characters. He’s known for finding out how everyday people feel about the issues for his segment, “Watters’ World,” and inevitably he gets some surprising and sidesplitting answers.
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Every Crazy Weird Thing Left Behind After the Sturgis Rally: The Buffalo Chip Lost & Found
There are few worse feelings than having a cross-country road trip ahead of you and realizing you’ve misplaced your credit cards, cell phone or driver’s license. Throughout the 2014 Sturgis Rally the Buffalo Chip received and returned hundreds of lost items to their rightful owners, but not everyone at the Chip was as lucky as these folks. So we took an inventory of what remained when the last camper had left the grounds and are sharing it with you! Keep reading to see the good, the bad and the weird that was left behind after the Best Party Anywhere™ this year.
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Iraq Vet to Receive Mortgage-Free Home During Freedom Celebration Presentation
Would you like to see a courageous war veteran receive his due during the Sturgis Rally? If so, then join the Chip as we celebrate a brave veteran who has served his country to the fullest. As part of the annual Freedom Celebration the Buffalo Chip is hosting a special Sturgis Rally presentation where one vet will receive a mortgage-free home from Wells Fargo!
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Travel Channel Documents Couple’s First Trip to the Chip
How would you react if the Travel Channel surprised you by planning your very first road trip to the Buffalo Chip? Would you drop everything and say yes to the offer? See what happens when an Arizona couple agrees to this spontaneous Sturgis Rally vacation on the upcoming episode of Travel Channel’s “Trip Flip” airing Wednesday, April 30 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. But first, here’s the sneak preview…
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Who Will Play the Chip in 2014? You Decide!
Want to help decide which bands become part of the lineup of Sturgis concerts at the Best Party Anywhere™? Starting Monday, March 31, you will be able to do exactly this with the official launch of the Buffalo Chip’s new online band submission platform, The Big Sturgis Gig!
This new interactive website will allow you to explore the profiles of bands interested in playing on the Chip’s stages during the 2014 August music festival. Big Sturgis Gig band profiles will feature mp3s, videos, photos and bio information. There will be plenty of cool content for you to discover and explore, because these bands are vying for an unbelievable prize: a full-length set on the Chip’s Wolfman Jack Main Stage opening for some of the biggest names in music, not to mention $10,000 in cold hard cash!
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