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There’s still time!
You can still save $5 if you register before July 31, 2010.  After that, it’s $30.  All motorcycle brands are welcome!  This year’s Ride has 2 start sites:  Laidlaw’s Harley-Davidson in Baldwin Park and Biggs Harley-Davidson / Buell in San Marcos.  If you don’t ride a motorcycle – that’s OK.  Sign up for the after-ride party at Original Mike’s.  Party Only Registration is only $20.  The first 400 participants will receive a gift bag including the 2010 Ride Pin. Don’t wait, register today.
Remember to check out the VIP Registration for Laidlaw’s Harley-Davidson only.  Just click on the VIP Registration button at www.rideforautism.org .  You can also still build your own fund raising page at Firstgiving.  Raise $250 and receive a VIP 1 package, raise $450 and get a VIP 2 package which includes access to the Celebrity "Green Room".
Sign up for the Ride today!
Ride for Autism – Ride for a Cause!

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Not only does the Legendary Buffalo Chip offer its guests premier Sturgis Rally Week festivities and once-in-a-lifetime musical performances, it also offers an array of accommodations and true western-style hospitality. Every year thousands of bikers from across the country converge on the renowned grounds of the Buffalo Chip to set up camp on over 500 acres of campground and enjoy the best facilities, entertainment, food and vendors that Sturgis has to offer.After a lengthy trip, bikers truly appreciate being able to take off their boots and dust off the miles at an assortment of comfortable accommodation options at the Buffalo Chip including cabin and trailer rentals as well as a variety of camping areas. Whether visitors are looking forward to being in the middle of the action or seeking a little rest and relaxation, the Chip has created a selection of lodging to suit any travelers’ needs.
Celebrate Rally Week’s 70th Anniversary in style at Sturgis’ Best Party Anywhere by staying at any one of the Chip’s premier camping areas such as the Sturgis Road Campground or Fenske Park Campground. Guaranteed to be at the epicenter of the action, the Chip’s camping selection provides guests the true Sturgis Biker experience. Weekly passes also include all activities sponsored by the Chip including their impressive selection of live music performances.

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Tags: Events, Sturgis, Updates by Lisa Ballard
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K&G Cycles, the virtual motorcycle parts and accessories superstore that boasts over 100,000 motorcycle parts available online is looking forward to exchanging their computers for the revelry and excitement of Sturgis Rally Week 2010. Anticipating a large promotional presence at this year’s festivities, K&G Cycles will be switching gears and interacting face to face with the tens of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts in attendance at this year’s celebration.
Making themselves available to their customers and providing superior customer support is a priority for K&G Cycles and the main motivation behind their decision to make the trek to Sturgis. They are also offering customers two more very important reasons to peruse their one-of-a-kind online community created especially for V-Twin enthusiasts; Dani and Shonda. The newly appointed K&G Cycles girls will be out and about all week handing out K&G Cycles grease rags and promotional items.

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Tags: Events, Sturgis, Updates by Lisa Ballard
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Hot Leathers is proud to sport an ever-expanding presence at Sturgis Rally Week 2010. The industry leader in motorcycle apparel and accessories will be featuring several locations in and around Sturgis during Rally Week this year.  Rally-goers will be able to choose from Hot Leathers’ permanent location on Main Street Sturgis in addition to a number strategically located spots including several out at the Legendary Buffalo Chip; the epicenter of Sturgis Rally Week mayhem.
Customers will be able to choose from a significant selection of specialty-printed Sturgis Rally and officially licensed Buffalo Chip merchandise including t-shirts, hats and other miscellaneous products for men, women, and children. Known for offering the best selection of motorcycle merchandise in stores, online and on the road, Hot Leathers is proud to showcase its quality products at Sturgis Rally Week. Wherever you find yourself at Sturgis, a Hot Leathers location is sure to be nearby.

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Tags: Events, Updates by Lisa Ballard
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-AN AMAZING EVENT RECOGNIZING TWO TRUE VISIONARIES-

The Broken Spoke Saloon today announced that the Michael Lichter and Sugar Bear Ride’ 2010 will take place on Sunday, August 8 at 11:00 a.m. The Broken Spoke Campground is located on Highway 79 North, just past Bear Butte State Park in Sturgis, South Dakota.

The Broken Spoke Saloon is bringing back the Michael Lichter and Sugar Bear Ride after a very successful 2009 event. The Sunday, August 8 event will be a fantastic day of activities that celebrate motorcycles and two innovators who have made such a lasting impact.

The event will begin at the Broken Spoke Campground with a Kick-off Pool Party featuring Jay Allen’s outrageous contests. The bikes will depart and head to the majestic route 212. All along the way, Michael will be shooting for an upcoming feature with Easyriders Magazine. The ride will proceed to a special location found by Jay, treating you to a cool beverage. Then, you head over to the Sturgis Raceway, where you will be able to go one on one with some of the top motorcycle builders. Do you have the need for speed? Do you think you have the fastest ride out there? Then you need to take part in this ride!

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Tags: Events, Sturgis, Updates by Lisa Ballard
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On July 24^th 2010 the two winners of the Garage-Girls Ultimate Biker Makeover were awarded their long list of prizes and were sporting the biggest smiles all day.

Runner up Judy Reed of Battlecreek Michigan was thrilled with all her prizes, when asked what she was most excited about she didn’t know how to answer. “I think maybe the Z1R jacket, or maybe the Wizards cooler filled with cleaning stuff, I just don’t know, I love it all”. Grand Prize-winner David Bardwell from Texas City Texas, who along with all the riding accessories that Judy scored, was also awarded with components for his 2008 Victory Vegas. When asked what he was most excited about David answered, “I’m really liking that Mustang seat, and I know my wife is going to be excited about it as well”

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Looking for a new helmet? Hippy Killer pegs? Hoven sunglasses? Well stop by the Loser Machine booth at the swap meet tomorrow am, let em know Cycle Source sent ya!

Tags: Cool Shit, Events, Updates by Lisa Ballard
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Michael Lichter’s internationally renowned and highly anticipated 10^thAnnual Motorcycles as Art exhibition is only weeks away and is guaranteed to be a significant highlight of Sturgis Rally Week 2010 festivities. The exhibit scheduled for August 7-13, will focus on the explosion of interest and the passion for custom motorcycles seen over the last thirty years. Entitled, “Eternal Combustion- 30 in the Wind”, this year’s display poses the question, “How is this passion passed on through time?”

Thirty custom motorcycles recently built by 15 pairs of builders tied together by family, respect, friendship or apprenticeship will be on display at the impressive Lichter Exhibition Hall located on the grounds of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. Builder teams highlighted within the show include: Arlen Ness & Paul Yaffe, Carl & Matt Olsen, Dave & Jody Perewitz, Donnie Smith & Brian Klock, Eddie Trotta & Todd Silicato, Kevin Baas & his Kennedy High School Chopper Class, Gard Hollinger & Satya Kraus, Jerry & David Covington, Kirk Taylor & Brian Schimke, Roland Sands & Drake McElroy, Ron Finch & Gary Maurer, Sugar Bear & Counts Kustoms, Laura Klock and Athena Ransom as well as recent additions Dave Cook & Warren Heir, Jr. and Paul Wideman and Nichole Grodski.

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Tags: Events, Sturgis, Updates by Lisa Ballard
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The crew at BAKER Drivetrain is back in Michigan loading the trailer to make the trek for Sturgis in a week or so… and we’re super geared up to leave the Motor City and head for our new temporary home in downtown Sturgis, SD. This year we not only moved for our booth for the week, but also the Smoke-Down Showdown competition!
BAKER has dominated the corner of 5th and Lazelle Streets for years now – and nothing is changing about which block we own – we’re just moving across the street! You can now find us over in the Sturgis Community Center lot, right on the corner of 5th and Lazelle. We’ll be all set up on Saturday August 7th to get you in for that new tranny upgrade on your bike. That’s right: the Official BAKER Install Crew will be set up to install DD6’s and DD7’s all week long. We also offer clutch upgrades, Plus One Oil Pans, Function Formed FL Oil Spouts and much more! Ride your tired, partied-out ass home in comfort, with the efficiency and dependability only found in a BAKER product. Spaces are already pre-booking at an alarming rate, so call today to get yours reserved! And ask your BAKER sales guy about the special package prices we offer on all these installs!

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