There are two types of people in this world: those who play it safe and bikers. We bikers, know that taking risks opens the door to adventure; it lets us live life to the fullest and gives us the opportunity to have it all, even if it can earn us a few bumps, bruises and broken bones along the way. As a venue built By Bikers, For Bikers®, the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® has welcomed countless risk takers over its 36-year history, but a few motorcycle daredevils have truly taken their risks to the next level. Here are there stories:
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Roots
Buffalo Chip Traditions That’ll Make You Feel at Home
For those who come to the Buffalo Chip every year, you know that there might be rain, and your tent fly could blow away, and if both happened on the same night your neighbors would throw you a towel and a beer and help you find the humor in the situation. Yes, a trek to the Best Party Anywhere™ can be full of exciting surprises that give you great stories to tell, but it’s some of the familiar things you know you can count on year after year that truly make the Buffalo Chip feel like home and its people feel like family. Check out some of these great traditions developed over the years by some of the Chip’s seasoned guests to see for yourself!
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27 Believe It Or Not Legends That’ll Separate the Babies from the Badasses
The Chip is celebrating 35 years of its August music festival this year, and needless to say, there have been more than a few legendary happenings and tall tales told in that time. But where does the line between fact and fiction lie? Here are 27 legends that’ll bewilder Buffalo Chip beginners, but ought to be child’s play for seasoned badasses. Do you know which ones happened and which didn’t? Be sure to keep track of how many you get right to find out whether you’re a green baby buffalo or a seasoned party animal.
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The 7 Most Influential Players in Sturgis Rally History
There are few things in this world that make it past a 75-year milestone. This number often exceeds the human lifespan, and it’s certainly older than most motorcycles seen out on the road. So how is it the Sturgis Rally has made it this far? How could such an event not only be surviving at this age, but thriving? The answer lies in a small group of significant influencers that any rider worth his salt should get to know.
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Queen of Hearts – The Story of Cookie Crum
Editor’s Note: It is with heavy hearts that we must say goodbye to our dear friend and long time Biker Belles supporter Cookie Ayers-Crum. This article, which was to serve as a celebration of a living motorcycle legend, must now act as a memorial to the legacy she left behind. Cookie Ayers-Crum passed away on June 3, 2015 after leading an inspiring life that helped pave the way for countless women in motorcycling. She will be greatly missed.
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“Tricks, Fun and Damned Foolishness” – Watershed Moments and Influential People in Sturgis History Part 2
Most bikers have a need for speed; it’s in their DNA. So it should come as no surprise that one of the world’s largest motorcycle events—the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally—started as an annual series of flat-track races. What is surprising, however, is that rally founder Clarence “Pappy” Hoel was never himself particularly interested in speed racing. So what was he really into? The second article in our series revealing the events and moments that shaped Sturgis history will explain how Pappy incorporated his true love into the event by stunning friends and onlookers with some pretty wild and surprising antics. We’ll also reveal how and where that crazy spirit still lives on today.
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Why We Owe It to the Indian –Watershed Moments and Influential People in Sturgis History Part 1
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard that 2015 will be a historic year for the Sturgis Rally. Predictions for the upcoming 75th anniversary event start at one million attendees and only go up from there. For those who don’t know the history, it’s baffling to imagine how an event of such epic proportions would end up in a sleepy little town like Sturgis, SD. So how did it? The first article in our series revealing the events and moments that shaped Sturgis history will answer this very question.
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5 Female Firsts: Inspiring Women Who Grabbed Life By the Handlebars
The excitement of your first motorcycle ride is something you never forget. For women riders, the empowering feeling it brings often makes us wonder what other firsts we might be capable of. To celebrate Women Riders Month and in anticipation of the annual Biker Belles® Celebration, the Buffalo Chip encourages you to see what you can achieve when you ride with other women. For inspiration, check out these five female firsts!
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Why Bikers Make the Switch – 8 Triker Love Stories
Falling in love with a trike is easier than you might at first think. In fact, many riders who swear their fidelity to bikes often change their minds after just one ride. While reasons for crossing over to a trike can vary, riders often agree: once you go trike, you never go bike! So with the return of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s second annual all-trike ride, T.O.U.R., we asked eight trike riders to share the reasons why they fell in love with life on three wheels.
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