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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Photo Journey – Memorable Student Build Challenges
The 2014 Buffalo Chip Student Build Challenge™ has now been under way for one month, and keeping on schedule has become an uphill battle for its participants. Each week the Sturgis Brown High School class meets with mentors, Keith Terry of Terry Components and Randy and Nick Cramer of Dakota V-Twin, to transform their 2014 Harley-Davidson® Street Glide into a powerful and eye-catching custom bike. But because custom parts don’t yet exist for this new-year model, each step of the build has brought on its own set of challenges. Check out the photos below to see what the motorcycle mentorship program has been up against.
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Can They Do It? Motorcycle Project Faces Biggest Challenge Yet
The students participating in the 2014 Sturgis Buffalo Chip® Student Build Challenge™ certainly have their work cut out for them. Class officially started for this enterprising group of Sturgis Brown High School students on Monday, Jan. 6, and already the motorcycle project has turned into an intense race against the clock.
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Living Proof the Open Road Can Change Your Life – Iron Cowgirl Missy
Missy Covill, known to her fans as Iron Cowgirl Missy, is the embodiment of everything Buffalo Chip. Her passion for music is just as strong as her love of riding motorcycles. The two go hand in hand.
Missy’s story has captivated audiences during the Chip’s August music festival for four years, and our fans can’t seem to get enough. Shortly after confirming Iron Cowgirl Missy will be joining the band lineup for the 2014 August music festival, we caught up with Missy at her home in Napoleon, Michigan for this exclusive interview. Pull up a chair, folks…It’s story time!
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12 Safety Tips Seasoned Riders Swear By
Living on the edge is part of what makes riding a motorcycle so gratifying. But when your safety is on the line, do you know everything you should about when it's important to play by the rules?
You can learn a lot about motorcycle safety from a safety course, and we certainly suggest every rider take one. However, there's a lot to be learned from experienced riders that you might not pick up in a safety course. That's why we've compiled this list for you that includes 12 motorcycle safety tips from some of the industry's top professionals, as well as seasoned riders. Keep reading…they may just change the way you ride!
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Exclusive Interview Gives You Backstage Access to The Living Deads
The Living Deads are not your typical rockabilly band. Its members, Randee McKnight and Symphony Tidwell, live full time in their RV, have been on the road touring for three years straight, and make their living by kidnapping guitarists along the way.
We wanted to learn more about The Living Deads, but it's hard to track down a band that's always on the road. So we gave them a taste of their own medicine by hijacking their RV and tying them up to get this exclusive interview…
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