The Original Broken Spoke Saloon on Lazelle Street is a down home, honky-tonk party that is on fire the entire 71st rally week. With its ride through bar, tire burned dance floor, museum quality motorcycles and collectibles, and non-stop entertainment it’s where the real rider loves to hang out. This year, Jay Allen, founder of […]
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Original Broken Spoke Saloon. The Hottest Honky-Tonk In Downtown Sturgis
Published by August 4th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Sturgis Rat’s Hole Custom Chopper Show Is August 11th At Buffalo Chip
Published by August 3rd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The world famous Rat’s Hole Show will be held again this year at the Buffalo Chip on Thursday August 12th. The iconic Rat’s Hole Custom Chopper Show will be featured at the Legendary Buffalo Chip during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on August 11, 2011. The show’s sole ambition is to showcase the innovations and talents […]
Sturgis Buffalo Chip Week-Long 30th Anniversary Party
Published by August 3rd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The party will rock hard from August 5-13 to celebrate 30 years…of Sturgis parties. First, some of the most legendary acts will play the Chip: Stevie Nicks, Toby Keith, Lynyrd Skynyrd, STYX, Poison, Def Leppard, John Fogerty, Alice Cooper, Jeff Bridges and friends, Tesla, Pop Evil, Puddle of Mudd and many more. On August 8th, […]
Don’t Buy Any Chinese Products From August 1st To September 1st. 2011. And Beyond…
Published by August 2nd, 2011 in Editorial and Events.I am not sure who originally wrote the text below. It was forwarded to me. What is important is that the numbers mentioned below are correct. And they seem to be, making the argument of not buying Chinese products during at least 1 month, quite powerful. Interested by “fair trade”, jobs creation and US government […]
J&P Cycles Donates $25,000 to Camp Courageous of Iowa
Published by August 2nd, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Just outside Monticello, Iowa, a mere 10 miles from J&P Cycles®’ headquarters lies a very special camp for very special people – children and adults with special needs. For more than 30 years, Camp Courageous of Iowa has been a place, where campers can have a great time with others facing the same challenges in […]
Triumph Of Swiss Irrespect
Published by August 1st, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Bern, Switzerland capital, ranked among the world’s top ten cities for the best quality of life, the place where Albert Einstein worked out his theory of relativity while employed as a clerk at the patent office and where Danny Schneider from Hardnine Choppers scare old ladies with his 2-wheel creations challenging Switzerland tradition for sobriety, […]
Are Motorcycle Helmets Responsible For Hearing Loss?
Published by July 30th, 2011 in Accessories, Editorial and Events.New twist in the debate regarding motorcycling with or without helmets. Not about freedom of choice, not about health and safety benefits, not about DOT etc… New studies published in The Journal Of The Acoustical Society Of America warn that if helmets can protect your brain they can also largely contribute to hearing loss. Results show […]
New For 2012. Victory Cross Country Tour.
Published by July 29th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.When a couple days ago I introduced you to the brand new Victory Cross Country Tour, most of you had an immediate positive reaction with with several commenting that they ready to order one. Because of your interest and because this model sets a new high standard for hard baggers, I have decided to give […]
Sturgis Buffalo Chip® iPhone Application
Published by July 28th, 2011 in Accessories, Editorial and Events.Using an iPhone and almost on your way to Sturgis? Just on time, the Buffalo Chip launches its own application with which, among other things, you can check the concert schedules, bands profile, buy tickets, leave comments about the shows, get daily updates about events going on, make campground reservations, buy additional camping amenities and […]
Sturgis Rally Trademark War. Problem Solved. Sort Of.
Published by July 28th, 2011 in Editorial, Events and Merchandise.Any unforeseen event is always a good pretext to sell more tee-shirts. You just have to be opportunist and very fast. A company called Zazzle tries to cash in on the Sturgis Rally trademark controversy by selling this official/unofficial 2011 Sturgis Rally tee shirt. You could ask for any print you want in the front. […]
1901-2011. Celebrating In Sturgis Indian Motorcycle 110th Anniversary.
Published by July 28th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In 1900, bicycle racer George M. Hendee and engineering wizard Carl Oscar Hedstrom partnered and unveiled the following year their first creation, the 1901 Single. The trade name chosen for their innovative machine would intended to express “a wholly American product in pioneering tradition”. Indian Motorcycle created Anerica’s first love story with motorcycles. In 2011, […]
For all of you professional photographers from the US and abroad participating to the 71Annual Black Hills Rally. Black Hills State University in Spearfish South Dakota has recently opened a 2000 square foot photography studio, which is available for rent. The studio can be rented with lighting equipment ($100.00 pr. hour) or without ($80.00 pr. […]
Artist Scott Jacobs Tribute To Cris Sommer Simmons Beloved 1915 Harley-Davidson
Published by July 27th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Painters.On September 10, 2010, Chris Sommer Simmons was one of the 65 bikers in Kitty Hawk, NC on the starting line of a 3325 miles grueling coast to coast vintage motorcycle ride ending 17 days later in Santa Monica. She was the only American lady to participate and to complete this cross country Cannonball Endurance […]
2012 Victory Motorcycles Line Up. Breaking New Boundaries.
Published by July 27th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Victory Dealer Meeting is still going on until this evening Wednesday July 27th, but today Wednesday July 27, 2011 the complete 2012 line up becomes public. The new model year is more evolution than revolution. In addition to the High Ball, a new Bobber styling offering great value, already launched in January, Victory introduces the Cross […]
New This Year In Sturgis. The Easyriders Saloon.
Published by July 27th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Located at the intersection of Junction Avenue and Lazelle Street, the new 25,000 sq. ft Easyriders Saloon bar and steakhouse will be ready just on time for the 71th Sturgis Rally. The steakhouse is located on the 1st floor with a seating up to 100 people, with a bar and dance floor in the back. […]
Custom Chrome Challenge At The Sturgis Buffalo Chip
Published by July 26th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Just completed, I saw this custom bike in California in the process of being built while it was displayed in March at the 2011 Custom Chrome Dealer Show. Michael Prugh and his students were working on it with the objective to get it completed for the Sturgis Rally where it will be exhibited at the […]
Unlicensed Vendors And Unauthorized Products At Sturgis Rally. We all know that vendors must pay a license fee to exhibit and sell products during the Sturgis rally. They must also setup in the precise spot for which the license was granted. New this year, Sturgis City inspectors are also supposed to report unauthorized products being […]
If you go to rallies, frequent the Broken Spoke, the Full Throttle Saloon, follow the Easyriders Bike Show Tour, etc you saw them perform their vocals and acrobatic dance routine. This evening Tuesday July 26, 2011, on NBC (check your local listing) the Purrfect Angelz will compete in the show “America Got Talent.” Since 2001, […]
Photography Of The Month. Riding Historic Berlin.
Published by July 24th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Events.50 years ago on August 13 1961, the German Democratic Republic (GDR or East Germany) started the construction of the Berlin Wall. At the time, the Soviet dominated Eastern Bloc officially claimed that the wall was erected to protect its population from fascist elements conspiring to prevent the “will of the people” in building a […]
Concerned Citizens For Sturgis Group Calls For Boycott Of Official Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Merchandise And Associated Businesses
Published by July 23rd, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Concerned Citizens for Sturgis (CCFS) is a newly formed trade association uniting individuals and companies to promote the growth and health of Sturgis and the Motorcycle Rally and opposing the “Sturgis Rally” and “Black Hills” trademarks obtained earlier this year by a not-for-profit group called SMRI (Sturgis Motorcycle Rally inc.) The issue will be decided in […]
Easyriders V-Twin Expo Not Merging With Any Other Show
Published by July 23rd, 2011 in Editorial and Events.On July 14th, I wrote an article about the Rivalry between The Easyriders V-Twin Expo of Cincinnati and the newly created Advanstar American V-Twin Dealer Show of Indianapolis held a few days later in February 2012. I was informed that the administration of the V-Twin Expo has received calls from people with questions about the option of […]
Gearing Up Or Not To Sturgis. You are In Luck.
Published by July 22nd, 2011 in Customs, Driveline, Editorial and Events.The Baker crew understands that you can’t all be in Sturgis between August 5 and 14. I was informed that all those not in South Dakota are getting the same 15% discount than all those who have all the fun in the Black Hills. So, those of you staying home get the same “Rally Discount” for all orders […]
2011 LA Calendar Motorcycle Best Of Show Winner
Published by July 22nd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.On Saturday July 16th, the 20th annual Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show returned next to the historic Queen Mary ocean liner in Long Beach, CA. The show was held in a new, and smaller location (Seawalk Village which replicates an old British seaside town), a reflection of the economy which has impacted the motorcycle industry […]
Harley-Davidson 2012 Motorcycle Lineup. 32 Models On 6 Platforms. Twin Cam 103″ Engine On Most Models
Published by July 21st, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.At the dealer meeting, Harley-Davidson Inc. has rolled out its 2012 motorcycle lineup, which offers more Big Twin performance as its Twin Cam 103™ powertrain is standard equipment on Softail® and Touring motorcycle models and most Dyna® motorcycle models. includes a 10th-anniversary V-Rod bike and a touring motorcycle with detachable saddle bags. The company heads […]
If you want to get inked while in Sturgis, visit the Tattoo Cafe at the Buffalo Chip where some of the best artists of all artistic styles will wait for you to turn your tattoo fantasy into a skin piece of art. Among them, Shaun Kama, one of the superstar artists who helped conceive the […]
Stevie Nicks At Sturgis American Thunder Festival Held At Buffalo Chip.
Published by July 21st, 2011 in Editorial and Events.The first annual American Thunder Music Festival has added Stevie Nicks to the lineup that already includes Jeff Bridges and John Fogerty. The all-star concert is scheduled to take place on Thursday August 11th, at the Legendary Buffalo Chip. Nicks is best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac, her ethereal visual style and symbolic […]
