10 Things Nobody Warns You About STURGIS

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  • Some of these may be unpopular opinions... but I said what I said. These are the 10 things no body tells you about Sturgis.
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Комментарии • 513

  • @mikeames3028
    @mikeames3028 7 дней назад +101

    We didn't drink or party, so went to bed early & got up early & we'd have the roads to ourselves till about noon.

    • @fullmetalcorgi1350
      @fullmetalcorgi1350 7 дней назад +15

      If you ever travel to Europe this is the biggest hack. We basically owned every alpine pass before 9am.

    • @brokewing7937
      @brokewing7937 4 дня назад +2

      @@mikeames3028 Me too

    • @journeywiththerocks
      @journeywiththerocks 4 дня назад +1

      That's pretty smart

    • @Eddieboyeddie1
      @Eddieboyeddie1 22 часа назад

      Jack pine Gypsies started the rally one of our oldest AMA Clubs.

    • @Eddieboyeddie1
      @Eddieboyeddie1 22 часа назад

      Jack pine Gypsies started the rally one of our oldest AMA Clubs.

  • @NoFrictionZone
    @NoFrictionZone 7 дней назад +44

    I'm very concerned about your braking capabilities with your new tiny hand. 😂
    Great video, love the history lessons.

    • @TB7-X
      @TB7-X 6 дней назад +2

      🤣🤣

    • @Okurka.
      @Okurka. 2 дня назад +1

      It's not new; she's been doing this skit for years.

    • @norskie9465
      @norskie9465 22 часа назад

      I need a hand like that for when I do my Desmo service.

  • @wwb7091
    @wwb7091 7 дней назад +44

    I don't ride a Harley.... I love twisty roads, and I love the black Hills. I WILL NOT go there during Sturgis.

  • @kennethcooley3445
    @kennethcooley3445 10 дней назад +53

    100%. Leave Sturgis one day before crowds arrive. Can’t enjoy the beautiful mountain roads. Agree with you on historic stories, keep bringing truth.

  • @merpius
    @merpius 7 дней назад +24

    I cannot imagine ever going to one of these rallies. Seem way too crowded for me.

    • @jerryw6699
      @jerryw6699 6 дней назад +6

      Go in the late fall, it's much quieter and peaceful, plus the fall colors come out, particularly in Spearfish Canyon.

    • @seththomas9105
      @seththomas9105 3 дня назад +1

      Absolutely. If I was you I would NEVER go to the Rally. Cheers.

  • @miporsche
    @miporsche 7 дней назад +19

    My son and I went to the rally this year. We hated the crowds. We loved the mountains. Next year, we’ll skip the rally and just ride the mountain roads.

    • @Riley_1955
      @Riley_1955 7 дней назад +5

      Totally agree .... The best way to enjoy Sturgis is to go 2 weeks before the rally then as soon as it starts leave.

    • @brokewing7937
      @brokewing7937 4 дня назад

      This was by far the lowest rider count I have seen at the rally in the 20 plus years of going.

    • @roadking99jokerst60
      @roadking99jokerst60 3 дня назад

      Rolling thru the tunnel where Rushmore is directly in front of you 2 miles away.

  • @kennethcooley3445
    @kennethcooley3445 10 дней назад +52

    Sturgis got started by an Indian dealership and dirt riding and races and hill climbs. Do a video on the actual history of Sturgis. People keep holding rallies at a certain time due to historical reasons.

    • @DoodleOnAMotorcycle
      @DoodleOnAMotorcycle  10 дней назад +11

      Yes just recently saw that!! I definitely need to do that

    • @charlesharper7292
      @charlesharper7292 7 дней назад +5

      As far as the Sturgis rally history, look into the Jackpine Gypsies.😁✌️

    • @erniecolussy1705
      @erniecolussy1705 7 дней назад +8

      Are the Sturgis flat track races still happening?
      The lack of knowledge about the origin of the Sturgis rally and the frustration of avid motorcycle enthusiasts about this ignorance goes back at least 35 years. I remember reading in the 1980's, "... many of these people don't even know that there is racing."
      I suspect that there are also many people that attend Dayton Bike Week that don't know that it is based around the Dayton motorcycle racing event. It is sad that so many people are happy with their ignorance.

    • @13Voodoobilly69
      @13Voodoobilly69 7 дней назад +6

      @@erniecolussy1705 I went this year and yes the flat track racing and the hill climb competition still happen.

    • @erniecolussy1705
      @erniecolussy1705 7 дней назад +4

      @@13Voodoobilly69
      Thank You

  • @jbricks3358
    @jbricks3358 7 дней назад +37

    Zero interest in the rally. Lots of interest in riding there at some point. Several friends left early because they aren’t in the cult that forms around hd. Sounds like an absolute nightmare to me.

    • @seththomas9105
      @seththomas9105 3 дня назад +1

      Sounds like your smart to stay away then. I don't like golf, I would rather paint a house than golf, so therefor I don't go to golf courses.
      Cheers.

    • @grantdubridge7995
      @grantdubridge7995 2 дня назад +1

      You must have missed the fact that Harley got run out of town this year.

    • @Okurka.
      @Okurka. 2 дня назад

      HD went woke and is going broke.

    • @jbricks3358
      @jbricks3358 2 дня назад

      @@seththomas9105 yep. Love motorcycles, hate bigots. I ride my ride. Congrats on getting an A+ in logic 101.

    • @stupidhead9117
      @stupidhead9117 День назад

      @@jbricks3358ha ha Harleys are a joke.

  • @williammorris3815
    @williammorris3815 7 дней назад +25

    Never had a desire to go to Sturgis.

    • @DoodleOnAMotorcycle
      @DoodleOnAMotorcycle  7 дней назад +1

      😜

    • @13Voodoobilly69
      @13Voodoobilly69 7 дней назад +2

      Has someone made you go? Kidnapped perhaps? Made a wrong turn in Albuquerque?

    • @spartanx169x
      @spartanx169x 7 дней назад +7

      @@13Voodoobilly69 I feel the same way. Even though I love motorcycles and love riding, and love every brand for different reasons. Every video I have ever seen is 90% old dudes walking about like they are lost and or drinking. The same 10 to 12 women in every video. The Bands are "meh" at best. I have yet to hear or see a compelling reason to go to the rally itself. But to go to the area when nobody is there to ride the surrounding roads? Would love to.

    • @clydekimsey7503
      @clydekimsey7503 2 дня назад

      Me either, but i like Sturgis videos. 😊

  • @NorCal-refrigeration
    @NorCal-refrigeration 7 дней назад +40

    11. Sturgis is the worlds largest Larry the cable guy cos play 🤘⚡️🤘✨✨✨

    • @CarlosTilbury
      @CarlosTilbury 3 дня назад +1

      lol good answer

    • @seththomas9105
      @seththomas9105 3 дня назад +1

      Yes! When RUBS decided to "go slumming" on the weekends and look down thier noses at people who like to ride motorcycles it became a real pain to put up with them. I love the Rally, not the RUBS who don't ride to the Rally but come in there busses and fly in and rent motorcycles. They then pass judgment on those of us that ride 700 mile days to get there.

    • @stevenperez8157
      @stevenperez8157 2 дня назад

      @@NorCal-refrigeration perfect comment! I recall a fellow rider (BMW) who told me, “Harley Davidson riders are the biggest fashion victims in the world.” I couldn’t agree more.

  • @robbenjaminshadow
    @robbenjaminshadow 7 дней назад +22

    The rally is price gouging at its finest.

  • @fullmetalcorgi1350
    @fullmetalcorgi1350 7 дней назад +34

    I never understood not wearing a helmet. Brain damage aside, I've been hit in the face by so many things while riding I'd want it just for that.

    • @ChadWinters
      @ChadWinters 7 дней назад +3

      Right?! a June bug to the cheek at 70 MPH is not something I want to experience

    • @fullmetalcorgi1350
      @fullmetalcorgi1350 7 дней назад +2

      @@ChadWinters literally on day one of having a motorcycle I got a stick to the face. Kicked up by the car in front of me and I never saw it coming.

    • @spartanx169x
      @spartanx169x 7 дней назад +3

      Two words- arrogance and stupidity.

    • @2006Whippet
      @2006Whippet 6 дней назад +3

      Yeah, every time I stopped in SD, I basically had to pressure wash all of the bug guts off of my helmet.

    • @jerryw6699
      @jerryw6699 6 дней назад

      @@2006Whippet this was the year of the giant grasshoppers, it's like hitting a sparrow or blackbird.

  • @ReifferMadness
    @ReifferMadness 7 дней назад +4

    I made it 9 seconds in to the video and I had to comment and say I absolutely agree that the crowd size takes away from the riding experience. For the last 6 years, we have gone up 2 weeks ahead of the rally, stayed in Deadwood, ridden the absolutely gorgeous rides in the Black Hills without all the traffic and insanity, and come home just as the crowds are starting to gather. We still get to check out some vendors, get our t-shirts, and do a little people watching. We've been to the rally probably 8-9 times, so we get it and don't need to do that any more. It's about the riding and being safe for us.

  • @section8usmc53
    @section8usmc53 7 дней назад +13

    Grown men creeped out by that hilarious tiny hand. Keep using it. 😂

    • @zr2dad5
      @zr2dad5 5 дней назад +1

      what tiny hand?

  • @mauriceridesout
    @mauriceridesout 7 дней назад +9

    As a Brit is a bucket list thing to do as a biker! Just embrace it all and never judge a book by its cover🫡

    • @BSpenceTravels
      @BSpenceTravels 4 дня назад

      Don't worry, you'll get the same impression by reading that book. lol

  • @IndigenousSteed
    @IndigenousSteed 7 дней назад +12

    Thank you for bringing to light some of the ongoing indigenous land issues we are having in this country.

    • @jerryw6699
      @jerryw6699 6 дней назад +1

      I live near the hills, and all I can say about land and ownership is, no man can really own the hills, it belongs to God. The natives have just the same rights to the land as the whites, who have the same rights as anybody else. We cannot own it, only enjoy and appreciate it. Live a life of gratitude.

  • @wozwolf1
    @wozwolf1 7 дней назад +2

    As a biker from the UK 🇬🇧 I can say you're videos are great, it's great to see someone talking about not just bikes but the history of the area and the native population. I look forward to the next video. Thanks

  • @chrisswann2159
    @chrisswann2159 7 дней назад +9

    Rode my 2011 Triumph Tiger XC to Sturgis this year. I had a great time and agree completely that you don't have to ride a Harley to enjoy the rally. The biggest thing I noticed was how many inexperienced riders were up there. I considered changing my ringtone to the sound of a bagger falling over in a parking lot. If you're going to any rally, practice your slow speed riding first. Surgis isn't the place to bush up on your skills.

  • @uncleal13
    @uncleal13 7 дней назад +11

    I went there this year on my Royal Enfield Bulletin 350 during the last three days.
    Older guys appreciated seeing a different bike there.
    It was great for the Blackhills riding.
    People were helpful and friendly. I avoided it in the past as I’m not a party guy, I came specifically for the Blackhills. It was fun to see one time, if I go again it will not be during the rally.

    • @r12rtpilot
      @r12rtpilot 6 дней назад +3

      The Black Hills are the best! But riding during the Rally? No thanks! Great analysis of Sturgis!

  • @Wilczewskimauricio
    @Wilczewskimauricio 7 дней назад +5

    A rider, is a rider is a Rider.
    Find a better ventilated helmet, like adventure ones, they have plenty air coming in.
    Your messages are always constructive and helpful. Thank you.
    Much respect.

  • @grantbierlmeier7641
    @grantbierlmeier7641 6 дней назад +2

    So much history has not been taught in schools - thanks for including some of the information in here - respect is fundamental to human interaction

  • @Longshotinmo
    @Longshotinmo 2 дня назад +1

    Simple solution to all your issues. Go to Sturgis at a different time of year when both the weather is better and there aren't the tons of people. People ask me if I'k going to Sturgis, my answer is,; "If everyone is going to Sturgis, it's a good time to visit the Smokies."

  • @s.j.alexander4599
    @s.j.alexander4599 7 дней назад +1

    Thank you for sharing Doodle! I've nothing but Respect for the Medicine Wheel Riders and their mission. Land Back!

  • @ArtD2368
    @ArtD2368 7 дней назад +6

    I have never been worried about going to a bike event because I didn't have a Harley I ride my Honda's to any event no worries great advice thanks for posting

  • @DerekHansen
    @DerekHansen 2 дня назад +2

    When you come to Utah, ping me! Southern Utah routes are Awh-mazing. Here are a few the whet your appetite: Scenic Route 12 (including Escalante, Bryce Canyon NP, and Zion NP), the Burr Trail and Switchbacks, take the ferry over Lake Powell at Bull Frog, and Monument Valley. I'd love to be a tour guide!

    • @GliderRider-GL1
      @GliderRider-GL1 2 дня назад

      We’ve done Southern Utah a couple times. I can confirm that it is spectacular! Can’t wait to do it again.

  • @buckmoody5939
    @buckmoody5939 День назад +2

    I have been to the Sturgis rally when the rally was really big and Ive been to the area when it wasn't rally time and the riding was fantastic and awesome, also if you dont ride a Harley-Davidson it's fine to me , I have the love for motorcycling period , your on 2 wheels come on lets ride !!!!

  • @rottweilerfun9520
    @rottweilerfun9520 6 дней назад +2

    There's absolutely nothing that I've seen or heard about Sturgis that makes me want to go there. The attendees aren't really my kind of crowd. I wouldn't mind going to ride the roads when the crowd's not there.

  • @whatevermightwork
    @whatevermightwork 7 дней назад +1

    Doodle, this kind of video is where you really stand out! I really appreciate how you approach the subjects and communicate them.
    Part of me wants to go to Sturgis but I don’t do drugs or alcohol and I don’t like public nudity at all, I guess I’m not a party animal. Now I’m thinking that I would enjoy going a few days early for uncongested rides, see the first day of the rally, then head out. Thanks for a video that gave me the idea!

  • @user-Borgus
    @user-Borgus 4 дня назад

    Thanks for the mention of the First Peoples of the area. They deserve the respect of all visitors to their home. Great video, Doodle!

  • @SydewayzStan
    @SydewayzStan 3 дня назад

    I went to Sturgis for the first time for the 2023 rally. The most memorable thing was actually the Crazy Horse monument. I recommend anyone who passes through there to stop by and check it out and see the history behind it. It's quite fascinating

  • @richardstringfellow5454
    @richardstringfellow5454 7 дней назад +1

    I know that they are your sponsor, but thumbs up for brake free. I ride a scooter and have noticed drivers acting better since I got mine (and your discount). It's not for everyone, but I like it.

  • @johnpagejr.7628
    @johnpagejr.7628 6 дней назад +1

    Doodle you are amazing! I hope your family appreciates what you are doing on RUclips. You are putting the truth out there on so many different levels and I am sure I am not alone when I say we love you for doing it. So thank you so very very much.

  • @AkinaSpeedStarsAE86
    @AkinaSpeedStarsAE86 6 дней назад +4

    I made the mistake of taking my GSXR with my dad who rode a knuckle head; never again.

    • @jerryw6699
      @jerryw6699 6 дней назад +2

      that sounds like my son and I, so, what was the problem?

  • @tompGA
    @tompGA 7 дней назад +4

    Go to the Black Hills / Sturgis area in May and you'll have the roads to yourself. Plus the weather is great and much cooler.

    • @jerryw6699
      @jerryw6699 6 дней назад

      May can be wet and cool, I prefer Sept, Oct and Nov.

  • @bradywilliams2951
    @bradywilliams2951 7 дней назад +1

    14:31 started a really good commentary on why it's good to acknowledge the mistakes of the past. It's not our fault, of course, but we can learn from that and constantly improve. Kudos.

  • @rfcorreiaiv
    @rfcorreiaiv 3 дня назад

    I have been 1 month pre rally a few times- no crowds, no lines and everything is open and clean- it was perfect

  • @freqonnaleash5288
    @freqonnaleash5288 2 дня назад

    Spent a weekend in Deadwood a couple years ago, the week before the official rally.
    The vendors were starting to open, crowds were manageable, and the roads were wide open.
    If you want ti experience the rally without trying it on full blast, the weekend before is definitely a good way to get a taste.

  • @antondahl8945
    @antondahl8945 5 дней назад

    Doodle...striking beauty. ❤ I have ridden to Sturgis from NC 3 times. When I go again,I will go before or after the rally. Its all about the remote camping in the Black Hills and Badlands,as well as the amazing roads and country. I have no use for a rally. But it is fun to munch sweet corn and sip a cold one,talking to riders on the outer periphery of Sturgis. Peace and love.

  • @mkebikers
    @mkebikers 5 дней назад

    Great video!! I love going to the Sturgis rally, and have been about 8 times. I used to work for HD so, all but 2 of those Sturgis trips were for work. I couldn’t agree more that the real draw for the event is the riding because of the beautiful land. Daytona Bike Week is a similar experience, but without the great riding…there truly is something magical about the Black Hills!!

  • @FreewheelerLover
    @FreewheelerLover 7 дней назад

    Your Medicine Wheel Ride from last year is what got me hooked on your channel. Really looking forward to your vid from this year.

  • @amyv6957
    @amyv6957 5 дней назад

    Some of the best riding i have ever done was in the Black Hills during the pre-rally (the week before it starts). The roads were pristine, gorgeous scenery, and not too crowded. Highly recommend! Nice video!

  • @rtzzz9772
    @rtzzz9772 4 дня назад

    Doodle videos are fascinating and informative. Thanks Doddle!

  • @stephennadworny8401
    @stephennadworny8401 2 дня назад

    Great episode, Doodle! First time watcher here. I really appreciated the part about the Native/First Nations people in the area. Thank-you for sharing your thoughts on that. Just because it was "accepted" or the norm in the past, doesn't make it right today. Yes, we are complicated individuals which is further complicated by the past, but a lot of further damage can be prevented and healing promoted by respecting and caring for and about each other. Well done, Sister! Things are a mess in Canada too but things won't get better if we don't try.

  • @indelaxiom
    @indelaxiom 7 дней назад +1

    Great video! I really appreciate the history and awareness raise of the Native people in Sturgis. That land looks amazing!

  • @jsagazio
    @jsagazio 7 дней назад +9

    I like to watch videos of Sturgis but I have no interest in attending these kind of events. I went with friends to Daytona bike week in around '09 and after the second day I couldn't get out fast enough. Beer and motorcycles is like fire and gasoline. Another cracking good video, keep up the great work!

    • @jadewatson2440
      @jadewatson2440 7 дней назад +2

      Sturgis is nothing like Daytona, actual roads to ride here, not just everybody drinking

    • @jsagazio
      @jsagazio 7 дней назад +1

      @@jadewatson2440 In a few years I'm retiring. Maybe I can make my way out there. Thanks mate, for your comment.

    • @spartanx169x
      @spartanx169x 7 дней назад +3

      @@jadewatson2440 You can ride the roads there at any time during the year and probably a lot cheaper after the rally. Give me a reason to go. Sell me on the idea.

    • @jerryw6699
      @jerryw6699 6 дней назад +2

      @@spartanx169x Rooms and fuel are always expensive in the Hills. The crowds are bad enough all summer long. From now and through November is my favorite time to ride the roads, no families are on vacation, the weather is great, only the shortened Daylight hrs detract just a little bit. Plan your trip, it's easy to kill off a week in the Black Hills, but it isn't ever cheap.

    • @jadewatson2440
      @jadewatson2440 5 дней назад

      @@spartanx169x well I went once to the rally and moved here, I'll never miss another one. partied with 2 lane, thrashin, cbearstunts in deadwood, had lunch with Rusty Wallace at moonshine saloon, smoked weed with Yelawolf crew, epic times at topless Tuesday, the list goes on,

  • @patring620
    @patring620 6 дней назад +1

    There is no way you could pay me to attend the rally, but I will go there to ride the BDR-X any day of the week, drop money on meals, lodging, souvenirs, etc. I can't wait to see the Badlands.

    • @jerryw6699
      @jerryw6699 6 дней назад

      The Badlands are my favorite place on this planet. If you go there, find time to visit Wounded Knee, it takes a few hrs, but do some research and go pay respects.

  • @johncranwell3783
    @johncranwell3783 4 дня назад

    What a brilliant thoughtful video…. I’m a Brit and wanted to go to Sturgis for absolute years…. After seeing a 1994 video of the event.
    That probably won’t happen, but I really enjoyed the overview and inclusiveness in your narrative … you’re absolutely ace thank you

  • @solidsnake2665
    @solidsnake2665 7 дней назад +2

    I will 100% be going to Sturgis, but later in the fall to avoid the heat and traffic. Just me and some buddies is the best way to fully enjoy those beautiful riding roads.

  • @kennethcooley3445
    @kennethcooley3445 10 дней назад +64

    Doodle….creepy little hand. Scared me.

    • @DoodleOnAMotorcycle
      @DoodleOnAMotorcycle  10 дней назад +12

      😂

    • @blatherama
      @blatherama 7 дней назад +12

      Doodle is Deadpool, confirmed (Doodlepool?)

    • @dgross2009
      @dgross2009 7 дней назад +11

      Agreed, please ditch that in the future. Hard to watch

    • @kurtheidelbach
      @kurtheidelbach 7 дней назад +7

      @@dgross2009 LOL it's awesome!

    • @r12rtpilot
      @r12rtpilot 6 дней назад +3

      Pro tip: Ride the Black Hills before or after the Sturgis rally…. It’s gorgeous and the crowd is gone. Your vids keep getting better with every post!

  • @WisconsinWanderer
    @WisconsinWanderer 3 дня назад

    Appreciate the honesty in your video things like this need to be talked about more. Equally is good for all folks. thanks again ☮️

  • @frankmoralesiii6908
    @frankmoralesiii6908 9 дней назад +19

    Im planning to go to sturgis but not during the rally

    • @DoodleOnAMotorcycle
      @DoodleOnAMotorcycle  9 дней назад +5

      That's a good way to do it!

    • @frankswildyear
      @frankswildyear 7 дней назад +3

      Same here, I would love to go… Either weeks before or weeks after the rally

    • @bkulber1
      @bkulber1 6 дней назад +3

      I highly recommend going the week before. There are still enough riders to make it feel like a rally, but not too many to make it crowded. We did that for the first two years to get our feet wet. Most things that are open during rally week usually open the Wednesday before so you won't be missing out. Rates are cheaper that week too.

    • @jerryw6699
      @jerryw6699 6 дней назад +3

      @@frankswildyear I live near the Black Hills, My favorite time to ride there is now, Oct or even November, kids are in school, so much less traffic, the temps are usually very nice, the air is less humid. The one big dis advantage is the shorter days. The hills are quite far north and the days are really getting shorter fast. The fall colors are just starting and get really good here soon. Spearfish Canyon would be a must see for sure.

    • @frankswildyear
      @frankswildyear 6 дней назад

      @@jerryw6699sounds perfect

  • @per-arnehjorth9785
    @per-arnehjorth9785 5 дней назад

    Many well thought and sound reflections. Thanks Doodle 😊

  • @thomasbianculli1804
    @thomasbianculli1804 7 дней назад +1

    Interesting video, lots of good information. Well done.

  • @RuthlessHubbling
    @RuthlessHubbling 6 дней назад

    We went to the Sturgis Rally for several years but stopped in the mid 2000’s. It is more pleasant to visit when there are not the crazy number of motorcyclists and other drivers. We have always enjoyed the Black Hills and are only about 6 hours from there. We now go at the end of August for the Sturgis Ford Mustang Rally! Invite your friends to meet you there earlier in the summer and enjoy it even more! A Yamaha rider. 😉

  • @budducci
    @budducci 5 дней назад

    I was out there this year when you were, I wish I'd have seen you. Me and a friend had our euro bikes and were riding the SODAK BDRX. If you go to the rally next year, I highly recommend bringing your Tiger and doing it. We didn't see a soul, except for on the paved sections, and were treated to amazing scenery. And despite being on a BMW and Triumph, we had excellent interactions with everyone. I think it was because ultimately, we were all riding bikes, regardless of brand.
    Thanks for you videos!

  • @pmdinaz
    @pmdinaz День назад

    Making me miss my Heritage, Doodle! Glad you got to putt around on another one.

  • @byronkimmey9701
    @byronkimmey9701 6 дней назад

    Thank you for sharing the info.
    The little hand always cracks me up 😂😂

  • @TwoHawksHunting
    @TwoHawksHunting 3 дня назад

    Great video about the Sturgis Rally. I'll never go there, but I can see it and live it vicariously. 9:32

  • @percivalgooglyeyes6178
    @percivalgooglyeyes6178 2 дня назад +4

    Love your little "Trumpy hand"!

  • @danielsteele5099
    @danielsteele5099 День назад +1

    Great observations. See you there next year.

  • @merin999
    @merin999 6 дней назад

    I rode my Triumph Speed Twin 1800 miles to Rushmore in Sept 2022 and no real crowds were observed anywhere I rode, and the weather was tapering off from summer highs. Win win, and no price gouging. Next year on a touring bike in early July; heat yes, crowds no.

  • @razosfxdsuperglide2316
    @razosfxdsuperglide2316 6 дней назад

    Doodle One of the best Informative videos of all time. Thanks 💯🔥🔥🔥

  • @Sitting-Bull-
    @Sitting-Bull- 3 дня назад

    I'm from Europe and I first heard about Sturgis from your movies. I love motorcycling but not necessarily on this way. More interesting for me is seeing Black Hills and your story from last year in connection with Native Americans. As a kid I was reading great books about history of Dakota Tribe. It's great experience thanks to you see this area how this really looks.
    Greetings from Lower Silesia.

  • @zhaolongcba5
    @zhaolongcba5 2 дня назад +1

    I’m a local rider from RPC. I ride every day during the summer months except rally time. So many reckless riders from all around the country and try to be the stereotypical HD guys😂😂😂

  • @doylehenderson319
    @doylehenderson319 6 дней назад +1

    I learned something new.... the black hills are older than the Appalachians.... but I'll never go to Sturgis during the rally, way to many people, bikes and $$$$$$. If I ever go it would be before or after so I could enjoy it better. Thanks Doodle!!!!

  • @mikeclark3013
    @mikeclark3013 6 дней назад

    Loved this video! I’ve often thought about doing a trip to the Black Hills, only not during the rally.
    I live near the Smoky Mountains and enjoy plenty of beautiful riding (I saw your video on your visit here…loved it). But I always like to see other parts of the country. Thanks for taking us along.

  • @frankborsh6340
    @frankborsh6340 5 дней назад

    Thanks for sharing your experience. It’s truly and eye opener. 👍🏼

  • @bsenka
    @bsenka 3 дня назад

    South Dakota is beautiful. People definitely need to learn to visit at other times of the year, especially if the debauchery is not your primary motivation for going.

  • @roadking99jokerst60
    @roadking99jokerst60 3 дня назад

    Weather. Right. Get up in morn at 45degrees and by 10AM you're pulling off the chaps and heavy jacket.

  • @Oilerrocker
    @Oilerrocker 6 дней назад +1

    I live in Northern Alberta Canada rode my bike this summer to Mt Rushmore, Devil’s tower Deadwood and Sturgis beautiful scenery along the way but Sturgis was by far the hottest place we were at . I’m in full gear and temperatures were over 100 thought I was going to pass out rested up and left 15 min out and we thought we were going to be hit by a tornado. You’re right to take lots of breaks and be prepared for everything. I’m a much better rider because of it.

  • @brooksobrien5290
    @brooksobrien5290 5 часов назад

    I go to Sturgis area and ride the awesome black hills roads the last weekend of September or first of October for the last 6 years. I just got back from this years trip, It is sportbike heaven, I took my Yamaha R6 but usually ride my 1996 Ducati 900SS, both are great there. I saw maybe 5-6 bikes over 350 miles of riding, it was perfect!

  • @johnneal00
    @johnneal00 7 дней назад +1

    Feels like there is still way more positives than negatives here. Any time you get a large group of people together, there is going to be a little debauchery. But the community and celebration is an overall positive thing. Just treat it like riding... use your head and be safe.

  • @brad4texas
    @brad4texas День назад

    Nice 💖. Love the overview, and highlights of the non conventional fun, such as off road dirt ride trails. 👍. P.S. I ride a Harley, love it! But I grew up riding in the dirt 😎🍻
    Loved the many good safety tips.

  • @RevJay_Rides
    @RevJay_Rides 3 дня назад

    I appreciate you and your videos, Doodle.

  • @dzanealbright
    @dzanealbright 2 дня назад

    If you haven't done Utah yet, you will love it! Utah route 12 end to end, from Red Rocks to Torrey it is an amazing ride. All five national parks are amazing. Don't miss Kodachrome Basin near Cannonville.

  • @officialwildcardadventures
    @officialwildcardadventures 7 дней назад

    So much class, charisma and integrity. I can't get enough of your videos.😍

  • @Shiryas
    @Shiryas 3 дня назад

    It's not really my type of event and far removed from the solitude I seek on two wheels. Very good presentation of things to keep in mind for those that plan on attending, and bravo for the historical information and contemplative suggestion's. It is important for us to reflect on, regardless of which state or territory we are in.

  • @markbriganti1229
    @markbriganti1229 6 дней назад

    The tiny hand always cracks me up. Well done.

  • @jc_glidin_on_2
    @jc_glidin_on_2 6 дней назад +1

    We generally go 3-4 days before the official start just so we can do the rides comfortably. As far as Utah is concerned Bryce Canyon offers the same if not better riding experience as Iron Mountain. The views rival those of the Grand Canyon. So far my favorite place to ride. Zion however was underwhelming and did not live up to the hype. I still recommend it, just temper your expectations. Keep it on ✌🏽

  • @ericmiller8432
    @ericmiller8432 3 дня назад

    If you really want to enjoy ridding the Black Hills, go in late September. Weather is amazing and there are no crowds.

  • @roadglide
    @roadglide 7 дней назад

    100% Doodle! It’s refreshing to see adventure bikes and Gold Wings. Brake Free rules! They flat out work. Thank you.

  • @bigjoe805
    @bigjoe805 7 дней назад

    Love your content !
    Been to Sturgis once, can’t wait to return !
    I have the Brake Free, and I try to tell people about it. Safety !

  • @tiduswhiteblade8535
    @tiduswhiteblade8535 6 дней назад

    I never had the goal of going to Sturgis, but your videos have convinced me otherwise. I don’t want to be there for the rally though, so I think I’ll go sometime before. I’ve added that to my bucket list. Thanks, Doodle! I appreciate what you do! You inspire me!

  • @brettcreech3490
    @brettcreech3490 7 дней назад

    Great video Doodle.

  • @s.gossett5966
    @s.gossett5966 7 дней назад +1

    Not sure if I would say Utah has better riding than the Black Hills, but there are some beautiful roads here. Especially if you get down to places like Zion or Escalante. Just aim for spring, the heat during peak summer can be brutal.
    And I'm always happy to year you bring up concerns for natives when speaking about the Dakotas. It's a messy history, but it is history we shouldnt ignore.

    • @jerryw6699
      @jerryw6699 6 дней назад +1

      I live among those people, the agony is indescribable, and the answers are too complicated to fathom.

  • @Ghostrider-71
    @Ghostrider-71 2 дня назад

    The ADV event looks awesome. Not a Harley owner but I still want to go to sturgis. Riding the BHBDR would be awesome. Great info and thank you for posting.

  • @megsmith596
    @megsmith596 6 дней назад

    Another great video Doodle.

  • @erich.4305
    @erich.4305 7 дней назад

    thanks for another great video. I appreciate how you make viewers aware of things we might not otherwise know about. I am referring to some of the history of native people in the United States and concerns about land. Please continue to do this. I find that you present the information in a way that is sensitive and thoughtful.

  • @stewarts8597
    @stewarts8597 7 дней назад +1

    I got to "small" hand it to you on another great vid :)

  • @QuadeQuick
    @QuadeQuick 7 дней назад

    There were so many good parts of this video... not the least of which was your tiny hand! Haha! Thanks, Doods.

  • @vasu925
    @vasu925 6 дней назад

    Informative video, much appreciated. I really want to attend the rally but the crowds seem too large. Glad most people are respectful and helpful. I like the comments that say ride to Sturgis but not during the rally!

  • @260Jake
    @260Jake День назад

    We go to Sturgis every other year. This year was Laconia. 2025 we are headed back to the black hills. We camp an hour or so away from the action and it keeps it cheap. I agree that the roads being overloaded kind of suck. But i think the rallygoers add to the overall experience. And to your point about helmets. I never used to wear one. I bought a Simpson full face and the eye and ear fatigue alone on 600-1000 miles in a day is worth it alone. No more ringing ears and watery eyes. I am pro lid now!

  • @ClassicRider
    @ClassicRider 4 дня назад

    Young C, Thanks for your 10 things. I doubt I will ever go to South Dakota , although it would be a very very cool ride from CT. If Biker Wife and I were about 30 years younger, more than likely we'd meet you there. But if ever to go these days it would be off season, as crowds are for younger people and that's why there is Sturgis. About Taking in the sites, I would love to see more of your vids on that, and if you hook up with friends -
    The Harleys look cool - but with your trained eye I can imagine you see duck walking and foot gliding etc when feet should be up. - I ride my 1979 and Biker Wifes 1981 CB750's - Harley riders are generally very friendly to me like in the 150+ memorial group ride the other day. They did not complain that I was wearing armored gear and a full face, and we talked about rides

  • @DoraKage
    @DoraKage 7 дней назад +2

    Every August Sweden has Mälaren Runt. May not be as big as Sturgis event - but it works pretty much the same way. You should come over and give it a try

  • @johnanderson9735
    @johnanderson9735 7 дней назад +1

    Definitely! I wouldn’t mind going for the roads, but I would never go during the rally.

  • @64maxpower
    @64maxpower Час назад

    Doodle is so pretty. Especially love the curly hair

  • @Mango043
    @Mango043 День назад

    I wear a bright yellow Helite vest and a white helmet and I still have people pull out in front of me.
    Lesson: never assume they'll see you, always scan for an escape path.

  • @Mcpcwby67
    @Mcpcwby67 3 дня назад

    Love your vids!!
    First: check out Lamphere Ranch Campground. Plenty of space and never turn anyone away even on the day of arrival. Everything from Tents to full hookup RV. (Hookup will require reservations, they fill up fast) but they have full shower services, laundry, full service mercantile general store, full restaurant, and a bar with shuttle service. Look em up, we stay in the stand alone area with our RV but use their showers. Quiet and family friendly with short drives to downtown, Buffalo Chip, and Full Throttle. I too got pulled over this year for doing 53/50, fishing for alcohol and I don’t drink!!😂
    Second: don’t know if you’ve ridden Colorado much, but the two lane highways here give breathtaking views and challenging curves. I’m partial because I’m a native Coloradan. Love my Mountain rides.
    Keep up the good work!!! Rubber side down and spread the word-ride sober! We lose too many in a passion that’s still too heavily surrounded by alcohol. Peace be with you 🙏🙏👍

  • @grantdubridge7995
    @grantdubridge7995 2 дня назад

    That twisty road she just showed and complained that you have to go rally slow, Is always packed with tourists and you always have to go really slow.

  • @jorgegorina3039
    @jorgegorina3039 7 дней назад

    Love your content ❤🙌🏼👍🏼