Buffalo Chip fans have been abuzz since the Chip announced The Pretty Reckless would be joining the lineup of Sturgis concerts during the 2014 August music festival. But rock fans nationwide have been going crazy for the band’s song, “Heaven Knows,” sitting at No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock charts. Check out the sexy new video for this song and see just what fans have in store when the The Pretty Reckless take to the Buffalo Chip stage on Friday, Aug. 8!
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6 Pro Customizations You Can Do to Your Ride
The bike you ride can say a lot about you. It complements your style of riding and is an undeniable expression of your personality. Or at least it can with the right customizations. So if you’d like to make your motorcycle truly your own, check out these six customization ideas from renowned builder, Cory Ness of Arlen Ness Motorcycles!
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Did This Tricked-Out Street Glide Rise Above the Rest at Donnie Smith Bike Show?
Builders from around the country gathered as the Buffalo Chip’s Student Build Challenge™ participants rolled their fully customized 2014 Harley-Davidson® Street Glide onto the showroom floor at the recent Donnie Smith Bike Show. The motorcycle’s anticipated reveal at the show brought a powerful and eye-catching custom 2014 Street Glide into the public eye—a feat the Sturgis Brown High School class hoped would bring home a major award for the second year in a row. So what did the judges think? Find out for yourself by watching this exclusive footage from the show!
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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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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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Student Build Unveils Custom 2014 Street Glide at Donnie Smith Bike Show
Each year the renowned Donnie Smith Bike Show brings out the best of the best in custom motorcycles, parts and products. So to some it may seem a surprising location to spot a motorcycle customized by a group of high school students. But those who have been following the Buffalo Chip’s Student Build Challenge™ know the bike these students customized will likely garner some major attention at the show. Why? Because it’s one of the first known custom 2014 Harley-Davidson® Street Glides in existence!
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Know Someone Who Deserves $10,000 Bucks and a Shot on the Big Stage?
Every year the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® gets countless inquiries from talented bands that dream of getting a shot on one of the stages during the Chip’s annual August music festival. Well, if you’re one of these bands, pay attention to what we’re about to say. If you’re not in a band, but know a deserving artist, send this on!
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8 Rides to Add to Your Bucket List
There’s something thrilling about turning your motorcycle down an unfamiliar stretch of pavement. The excitement and anticipation that springs from the unknown is what fuels our need as bikers to seek out new adventure. So for those of you on the hunt for that next unforgettable stretch of highway, here are some of the world’s best rides according to celebrities, world travelers and seasoned riders.
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Biker Belles® Commemorative Video Gears Up Riders for 2014 Event
If you participated in the 2013 Biker Belles celebration, you know you were part of something special. This uplifting event connected you to riders from around the world to celebrate women's role in shaping the culture, sport, art and history of motorcycling. You undoubtedly made strong connections with your fellow riders, were inspired by the speakers and took in the beauty of the Black Hills.
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One Ride You Must Take Before You Die
Once you’ve ridden your motorcycle down a great stretch of highway, you understand the intimate connection that forms between biker and landscape. Ask any biker what their favorite ride is, and you won’t just hear how the pavement twists and turns. You’ll hear about the smell of the air, the sound of the breeze, the friendly faces at a roadside stop and countless other elements that create a memorable ride. The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® recently asked a group of seasoned riders about their best motorcycle rides, and to our surprise, many described the same location. So what is this place? Why is it special to so many? Keep reading to find out why, out of all the rides to take in the world, these riders’ favorite ride is the one you must take in your lifetime.
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