It’s hard to imagine biker lifestyle today without Easyriders. Since the early ’70s, the magazine has been a mirror for motorcycle culture, featuring righteous rides and rowdy rallies. Of course, it would be impossible to forget that all the issues came locked and loaded with some of the most head-turning cover photos of models and bikes you could imagine. Yes, lots of cool bikes and even 2 HOF exotic film stars, Traci Lords and Jenna Jameson.
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Buffalo Chip Signature B4 Motorcycle
The Sturgis Buffalo Chip has long been known as the place to be at the Sturgis Rally. Whether you’re spending your day riding through the beautiful hills of South Dakota on one of the venue’s signature rides, or you’re enjoying an ice-cold drink while checking out the bike shows and the iconic live music, the legendary Buffalo Chip has everything you need to make your rally one for the books. Literally everything. You can now even ride off on your own Sturgis Buffalo Chip signature motorcycle.
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40 Years of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip
It all started with a keg party in the pasture. That is how Rod “Woody” Woodruff, President of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip, describes the first gathering back in August 1982 when the Legendary Buffalo Chip Campground was nothing more than three stands of barbed wire and some cows.
“In high school, I used to like to throw keg parties out in the middle of nowhere, so, later in life, when bikers were being kicked out of Sturgis, I found a field to lease and decided to give them a place to go where they felt welcome,” said Woodruff. “In my mind, I was just throwing another keg party and not much more thought than that went into it.”
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Sturgis Rally Highlights from the Buffalo Chip’s 40th Anniversary Party
The original venue to bring together music and motorcycles during the Sturgis Rally turned the BIG 4-0 this year. Suffice it to say, everyone anticipated the party celebrating this milestone would be one for the history books. Riders, rockers, celebrities and gawkers from across the globe all made their way to the legendary Sturgis Buffalo Chip® expecting that the Best Party Anywhere® would truly deliver on its name for the anniversary. And it did. Here were some of the highlights…
The Weirdest Year Yet: The 2021 Sturgis Buffalo Chip Lost & Found
That’s a wrap! The 40th anniversary of the Best Party Anywhere® has officially come to a close, and the last camper has rolled off Sturgis Buffalo Chip® property. Now that the dust has settled on nine days of good times during the 2021 Sturgis Rally, the only thing left at the Chip is this question…
WHAT. THE. EFF?
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Old School Is Still Cool: Keeping Throwback Culture Alive and Well in Sturgis
There is a consistent and enduring fascination with the roots of motorcycling. Vintage bikes and replications of classic styles are a driving force in the industry today. It’s funny, but often a rusted-out old chopper will draw a larger crowd of onlookers than a modern, futuristic-looking build. Is it nostalgia? Is it old-school charm? The only thing for certain is that throwback culture is alive and well in 2021
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Clearing Up the Smoke: Understanding South Dakota Marijuana Laws
South Dakota passed legislation on Election Day 2020 to legalize recreational marijuana use by adults, bringing the total number of states where recreational marijuana has been legalized to 19. At the federal level, however, the Drug Enforcement Administration continues to classify marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug, “with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.” These rapidly changing marijuana laws across the US can make you feel dazed and confused. We at the Buffalo Chip are here to clear up the smoke.
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7 Ways to Cure a Hangover
It happens to everyone. You’re camping out, having the time of your life with all your friends, listening to your favorite music, and you accidentally have one or six drinks too many. Don’t turn in your party pants just because you wake up wondering, “Who put all this cotton in my mouth?” Use these seven tricks to ease yourself from your weakened state and become ready to party again in no time so you spend your Sturgis Rally vacation succeeding, not struggling.
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Meet the 2021 Poster Model Search Finalists
Being the face of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® is highly sought-after gig any year. But as the Best Party Anywhere® approaches its historic 40th anniversary, the competition for the title of Buffalo Chip Poster Model has never been as high. For months, beautiful women have been showing up to Black Hills establishments in droves to participate in the 2021 Buffalo Chip Poster Model Search presented by Truly Hard Seltzer and Fozzy’s Cycle Shop at the Buffalo Chip Garage. Now, after giving judges a near impossible decision during the semifinals hosted by XRock, we can finally introduce you to the best of the best.
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How to Do the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® – Sturgis Motorcycle Rally information
It’s official. You’ve decided you’re going to the Buffalo Chip for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Knowing the Chip is the original venue that hosts the rally’s most legendary bands, entertainment and events probably helped seal your decision. But now that your plan is in motion, there’s a good chance you’ve come across some things you don’t know about the Buffalo Chip.
Just because you’re looking for an adventure doesn’t mean you have to wing it and risk getting hit with unexpected surprises. Check out the videos below to learn more about what your trip has in store for you!
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