Something Potent is Brewing at the Buffalo Chip

Woody and Daymon have been slaving away in HAZMAT suits in an old RV down by the Wolfman Jack Stage, and the result is a concoction you might want to get your hands on or give to your old lady. Without further ado, we give you The Big Woody.
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Donnie Smith Bike Show Highlights

The Buffalo Chip’s groundbreaking Student Build Challenge is returning for its fifth year, and the question on everyone’s mind is, “How can the program possibly improve upon what it did last year?” With the bar set high, the Buffalo Chip kicked off the 2014 Student Build Challenge on Tuesday, Nov. 26 with a press conference to answer this very question. The event introduced the public to this year’s group of enterprising student participants, as well as the teachers, administrators, mentors and sponsors who make the motorcycle project possible. Sturgis Brown High School principal, Jeff Simmons, kicked off the conference by announcing that this will be the first year the students will customize a brand new motorcycle—a 2014 Harley-Davidson® Street Glide,
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4 Sturgis Rides You’ll Remember Forever

There’s nothing more powerful, unifying and exhilarating than rumbling down the road with hundreds of fellow riders. The world has millions of miles of roads to explore, but riders looking for unrivaled camaraderie as well as twists and turns, breathtaking vistas, and fun pit stops find some of the most spectacular rides in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Many of you headed to the Hills this past August to join in on some amazing Sturgis rides, including the Buffalo Chip’s Legends Ride®, Freedom Celebration Ride, Biker Belles® and the Trike Owners United Ride! Now you can relive or picture your smiling face on one of these rides by taking this photo journey through some of the Buffalo Chip’s most memorable bike events.
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Legends Roll In to Ride for Charity

There’s nothing more powerful, unifying and exhilarating than rumbling down the road with hundreds of fellow riders. The world has millions of miles of roads to explore, but riders looking for unrivaled camaraderie as well as twists and turns, breathtaking vistas, and fun pit stops find some of the most spectacular rides in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Many of you headed to the Hills this past August to join in on some amazing Sturgis rides, including the Buffalo Chip’s Legends Ride®, Freedom Celebration Ride, Biker Belles® and the Trike Owners United Ride! Now you can relive or picture your smiling face on one of these rides by taking this photo journey through some of the Buffalo Chip’s most memorable bike events.
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Donnie Smith Bike Show Highlights

The Buffalo Chip’s groundbreaking Student Build Challenge is returning for its fifth year, and the question on everyone’s mind is, “How can the program possibly improve upon what it did last year?” With the bar set high, the Buffalo Chip kicked off the 2014 Student Build Challenge on Tuesday, Nov. 26 with a press conference to answer this very question. The event introduced the public to this year’s group of enterprising student participants, as well as the teachers, administrators, mentors and sponsors who make the motorcycle project possible. Sturgis Brown High School principal, Jeff Simmons, kicked off the conference by announcing that this will be the first year the students will customize a brand new motorcycle—a 2014 Harley-Davidson® Street Glide.
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8 Innovations to Give You a More Comfortable Ride

When you’re out for a ride, the rumble of the road, the sun on your face and the wind in your hair can be your best friends. They can also be your worst enemies—causing aching bones, tingling hands, frozen fingers and feelings you might describe as “not so fresh.” If you want to spend more time riding and less time complaining once you arrive at your destination, check out this list of parts and riding gear from some serious innovators in comfort.
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How to Add 50 Horse to Your Stock American V-Twin in an Afternoon

The world of custom motorcycling is truly infinite, and the number of ways you could modify your sled’s appearance and performance is limitless. Unfortunately, not all of us have the time, skills or resources to morph our motorcycle into a high-performance work of art. However, there are plenty of modifications that don’t require a million dollars and a degree in motorcycle technology to make. A bolt-on turbo system is one of those upgrades.
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22 Poster Model Finalists Bare It All

Representing the Best Party Anywhere™ as the Buffalo Chip Poster Model is a prestigious job any year. But for Black Hills beauties looking to get the most exposure, there’s no opportunity bigger or better than holding this position during the historic 75th anniversary of the Sturgis Rally. Women have been coming out of the woodwork to participate in the 2015 Buffalo Chip Poster Model Search, presented by KSKY and Budweiser, and the contest is now in its final days.
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Donnie Smith Bike Show Highlights

Whether it’s checking out the newest accessories, looking for ideas or shopping for the parts to put it all together, the Donnie Smith Bike Show is the place to get it done. Here you’ll see pro bikes up against garage builds and even some ambitious high school teams. Everyone is looking to pit their winter projects up against the best.
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