Sturgis, S.D.
Traditional and Local Events in Black Hills picture - The first week in August of each year for the last 61 years there has been "Bikeweek" started by Gypsies. On this anual event people from different walks of life come here to participate in this event. Young and old, rich and poor, all come to display their "Ride". You will see custom machines, vendors with T-Shirts and of course bike accesories, the newest models, the oldest of all bikes that exist. Customized to their owners specifications and personality, some have decals of Dragons, Snakes, Flames, Skulls, just about anything you can imagine. Some have customized paintjobs that depicts anything from John Deere to Wizzards and religious meanings, some bike are "all american" with red, white and blue paint with an eaglehead as the engine cover. It is awesome to see. Cars are virtually non-existant. You hear Motorcycle reving, people showing off their riding skills, parading down Main Street proud of their "Ride".