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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Unwritten Rules of the Road Every Rider Must Know
by Trevor McDonald | PUBLISHED ON JAN 26, 2017
If you’ve got a motorcycle endorsement, chances are you’ve got a grasp on the written rules of the road. But did you know there are plenty of unwritten rules that are just as important? Not following these rules won’t just make you look dumb; it could get you killed. So if you want to stay safe, make friends and earn some good biker karma, make sure you commit this list to memory.
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10 Kickass Articles and Videos You Wish You’d Seen in 2016
by Mary Panerio | PUBLISHED ON DEC 29, 2016
2016 was one hell of a year. From endless debates over the merits of presidential candidates to the loss of some of music’s biggest names, there was enough shocking news swirling around the internet that it became easy to miss exciting and entertaining content. But all is not lost, because this roundup of articles and videos is giving you a second chance to see what you missed. Leave 2016 on a high note by checking out these 10 kickass articles and videos you never saw, but wished you had.
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10 Bizarre Festival Moments That Leave You With More Questions than Answers
by Mary Panerio | PUBLISHED ON NOV 17, 2016
Have you ever witnessed something so strange you had to do a double take just to be sure you weren’t making it all up in your head? Let’s be real…when tens of thousands of bikers show up to a party where practically anything goes, this happens a lot. And it can leave you with thoughts like “How do you go to the bathroom when you’re sharing one pair of underwear?” or “How do you cover up a hickey on your butt?” These ten weird moments from The Best Party Anywhere® will leave you with more questions than answers and provide the kind of people watching that’ll make you laugh out loud.
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Four Black Hills Motorcycle Rides in One: The Boulder-Vanocker Canyon Loop
by Mary Panerio | PUBLISHED ON NOV 17, 2016
If you’ve got a couple hours to spend riding in South Dakota’s scenic Black Hills, the long list of thrilling routes available to you make it nearly impossible to narrow your choices down to just one. Luckily, there’s a loop that starts and ends right in Sturgis that combines several of the Black Hills’s best riding roads. Ride along through Boulder Canyon, Highway 385, Nemo Road and Vanocker Canyon in this exhilarating video presented by the Sturgis Rider Friendly Establishment Mobile App, and you’ll see why this route is a must ride!
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6 Biker Characteristics America’s Next President Must Have
by Mary Panerio | PUBLISHED ON NOV 8, 2016
Not everyone agrees on politics, but after this long, drawn-out, drama-filled election season, we can all agree it’ll be a relief to have it finally over with. And once the final vote is tallied, for better or for worse we’ll all have four years to deal with the outcome. So as you hold your breath awaiting the result of this presidential election, cross your fingers that whoever is chosen has these six things in common with bikers.
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8 Lessons Bikers Could Teach the World About Camaraderie
by Jeff Smith | PUBLISHED ON NOV 8, 2016
Bikers are some truly amazing people. They live by a code of respect for the road and everything on it, and they show an intense loyalty to their friends and family. In this age of digital friendships and one-click sharing, it's more important than ever for folks to find a source of inspiration to help them authentically reconnect with their fellow man, and there's nobody better to learn that from than a biker. Check out these eight lessons that prove bikers could teach the world a thing or two about camaraderie.
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Music Festival Campsite Ideas That’ll Up Your Party Game
by Jeff Smith | PUBLISHED ON NOV 8, 2016
Imagine how much fun a party at a campsite could be with additions like life-sized checkers, mini swimming pools or even alien probing devices. If you’ve ever attended a music festival, you’ve probably stumbled upon some decked-out campsites with so much going on they almost felt like their own mini-festival. Well, you’ll find ideas like these and more to up your party game when you tour some of the cool campsites competing in the Buffalo Chip Block Party Challenge with Katy and Marie from the Reformed Whores in this episode of Sturgis Rider TV®.
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Josh Owens’ Secret Backwoods Racing Fuel Ignites Roland Sands Design’s Super Hooligan Races
by Jeff Smith | PUBLISHED ON OCT 20, 2016
The lax rules of Roland Sands Design’s Super Hooligan Races at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® brought a newfound sense of lawlessness and excitement to The Best Party Anywhere® in 2016. This mischievous 2016 Moto Stampede main event also presented an incredible business opportunity for lumberjack, biker, moonshiner, and all around madman Josh Owens. Josh was convinced his secret backwoods-concocted 110 octane family firewater recipe would guarantee the checkered flag, but would racers like Roland Sands and Brad “The Bullet” Baker be brave enough to put it in their bike? Find out if Josh was able to capitalize on this chance to make some serious dough under the table from the Hooligans in this episode of Sturgis Rider TV.
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Breathe Deep the Sweet Nectar of Liberty with These 15 Crucial Freedoms
by Jeff Smith | PUBLISHED ON OCT 18, 2016
Freedom… Depending on where you live, it's a word you hear a lot. If you've lived free your entire life, it's easy to take for granted and impossible to imagine being without. It's a lot like air–you don't realize how important it is until you're not getting any. But whether you fly with the eagles or the man's holding you down, it's important to stop and smell the freedom flowers every once in awhile, to breathe deep the sweet nectar of liberty and take stock of what makes life so great. Which of these 15 crucial freedoms mean the most to you?
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