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Sturgis: More than just a Motorcycle Rally

Posted by Don Kopach | Posted on 28-12-2012

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smri(December 13, 2012) -Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally Inc. (SMRi), official stewards of the Sturgis® brand, donated $50,000 to Sturgis® Rally Charities Foundation who will in turn distribute that as well as another $21,850 to 45 local charities in and around the Sturgis community. SMRi’s contribution was made possible by licensing agreements the organization manages for the Sturgis® brand.
“We worked hard to make sure we were able to make these funds available in time for the holiday season,” said Kathy Hersrud, president of Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation. “The beneficiary organizations and the clientele they serve are then able to use this funding to support programs they oversee as the year ends, or to devote them to 2013 programs.”
Sturgis Rally Charities distributed $71,850 in funds generated by Rally-related trademarks owned by the community non-profit SMRi as well as another $21,850 donated to Sturgis Rally Charities from a variety of local sources. In an annual effort to support and help improve the local area, 45 separate charities have received donations to help foster a strong local community. On December 13th, Sturgis Rally Charities distributed checks to charities that support the Sturgis and Black Hills community including:

•    Action for the Betterment of the Community
•    Central Meade County Community Center
•    Child Protection Team
•    Crisis Intervention Shelter Services, Inc
•    First United Church-Second Sunday Supper
•    Good Shepherd Clinic
•    Greater Sturgis Area Transportation
•    Hillsview Highrise
•    Impact Youth Mission
•    Junior Achievement of the Northern Hills
•    Meade County Housing
•    Meade County Senior Citizen’s Association
•    Meade School District – Gifted Program
•    Meade School District School Nurses  (Dental Bus)
•    Mended Little Hearts
•    New Dawn Center
•    Northern Hills Area CASA
•    Northern Hills Drug Court
•    Noxious Weed Removal Project
•    Old Fort Meade Museum
•    Olive Branch #47 AFAM
•    PCT Program – Black Hills Health Care System (VA)
•    Adult Services and Aging
•    Realtors for Kids, Inc.
•    RSVP sponsored by BHSU
•    Rural Meade Ambulance Service
•    Rural Meade Tumbling/Gymnastics
•    Sturgis Nutrition Project
•    Sturgis Alliance of Churches
•    Sturgis Area After School Program
•    Sturgis Center for the Arts
•    Sturgis Area United Way
•    Sturgis Community Pre-School Inc.
•    Sturgis Elementary School – Garden Project
•    Sturgis Elementary School – PTA
•    Sturgis Kiwanis Food Pantry
•    Sturgis Motorcycle Museum
•    Sturgis Post Prom
•    Sturgis Public Library – Children’s Programs
•    Sturgis Williams Middle School
•    Teen Services – Sturgis Library
•    The Optimist Club of Sturgis
•    The Veteran’s Club
•    VFW – Chapter 2730 – Sturgis
•    Western Resources for dis-ABLED Independence.

Through the hundreds of retailers that carry Officially Licensed Sturgis® Products each year, SMRi is able to generate these funds to benefit the local Sturgis community. SMRi’s volunteer board is pleased to support Sturgis Rally Charities  and in turn these organizations that serve and support a variety of causes in the area. SMRi values the time and hard work that these groups put into educating and protecting local children, supporting and rebuilding the community, and assisting community members in need. SMRi appreciates the strong participation of the retailers that support the licensing program and would like to thank them, and all the wonderful organizations that have labored to make the Black Hills and Sturgis community a better place for all.
About SMRi
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, inc. (SMRi) is a South Dakota not-for-profit organization with no owners or shareholders and a volunteer board. The group’s primarily responsibilities are to promote, grow and strengthen the Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally(TM) and provide a charitable return for the greater Sturgis area through the development of a licensing program related to the Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally(TM). The board positions represent a variety of organizations and interests in the Sturgis area, including the Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce, City of Sturgis, Sturgis-area commercial property owners, rally and non-rally-oriented businesses.

Sturgis Buffalo Chip ® Welcomes Mayor of Fun Bean’re!

Posted by Don Kopach | Posted on 27-07-2011

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BUFFALO CHIP, S.D. (July 22, 2011) — The Sturgis Buffalo Chip is proud to announce that Bean’re will be camping and acting as “Mayor of Fun” at the Legendary Buffalo Chip® Campground. Known for his outgoing personality and unique sense of biker style, Bean’re is sure to get everyone partying harder and having more fun than ever at the Chip.

“I’ve been going to Sturgis for years and always enjoyed the Chip,” said Bean’re. “ I remember seeing concerts here back in  1990 but it’s always fun from just cruisin’ the campground to the Lichter Exhibit and Legends Ride, there’s always something going on. I want to invite everyone to the several beach parties I will host, Bean’res Guided Rides and Zipline Kick-offs!”

Bean’re’s rocking Bikini Beach Parties will happen everyday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. He will be “Mayor of Fun,” helping everyone start their day off right. There will be daily Bloody Mary drink specials during the parties. To get the crowd going Bean’re will have tons of cool swag to hand out and will judge a daily rope swing contest! When you wake, make sure you head right over to Sturgis’ favorite swimming hole, Bikini Beach, and party with Bean’re!

Bean’re will have several guided rides that will leave from the Limpnickie Lot/ Buffalo Chip West Gate, all routes will change daily and will be posted on Bean’res official Facebook page as well as the Buffalo Chip’s Facebook page.

For thirty years the Legendary Buffalo Chip has proven itself as the heart of Sturgis Rally Week. Poised and ready to once again offer their visitors the complete biker experience, the Legendary Buffalo Chip has rounded up an enormous selection of biker-centric fun and festivities in addition to offering the summer’s biggest and most authentic music experience of Rally Week. Reservations for multi-day passes or daily admissions available online at BuffaloChip.com or by calling 605-347-9000 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (MST) Monday through Friday

4th Annual Sturgis Legends Ride ® for Charity Nears Sellout

Posted by Don Kopach | Posted on 21-07-2011

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4th Annual Sturgis Legends Ride ® for Charity Nears Sellout
Rally kick-off event has raised more than $150,000 in three years

 (DEADWOOD & STURGIS, S.D.) – Only a few spots remain for the Ride that kicks off the Sturgis Rally. The annual Legends Ride ® on Monday, August 8, pairs Rally-goers with celebrities and top-bike builders on a ride from Deadwood to the Sturgis Buffalo Chip ®, and the 4th annual Ride is on the verge of its fourth consecutive sellout.

All proceeds from the Legends Ride benefit local charities, including the Black Hills Special Olympics and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame. The event has raised more than $150,000 for local charities in the past three years.

Tickets for the ride are $150. The charitable contribution entitles contributors to pre- and post-ride events in Deadwood and at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip, free parking in Deadwood and at The Chip, food and drinks prior to the concert, meet-and-greet opportunities with master builders and celebrities and a special souvenir gift pack. Tickets can be purchased at www.legendsride.com or by calling (605) 347-9000.

“The Legends Ride has quickly become a Rally tradition, and tickets are in high demand. Which really isn’t too surprising considering the world-class bike builders, celebrities and entertainment lined up for participants; and, of course, the chance to help a couple of great charities,” said George Milos, executive director of the Deadwood Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau, an event sponsor. “We are proud to be a partner in this Rally event.”

The Legends Ride begins on Deadwood’s famed Main Street as the Silverado-Franklin and the Deadwood Tobacco Company roll out the red carpet for motorcyclists from around the world. Riders will revel in the unique atmosphere of this Wild West town as they celebrate a day with celebrities, builders, artists, cigar aficionados, along with a special group photo by renowned motorcycle photographer Michael Lichter. The 500-some riders and passengers will then head on a 55-mile route through some of the Black Hills’ most beautiful landscapes via pristine stretches of asphalt, finishing the journey at the Legendary Buffalo Chip for a reception, auction and concerts by rockers Buckcherry and Def Leppard.

“The Legends Ride provides the perfect backdrop to showcase the compassion and generosity of the motorcycle community to the entire world,” said Rod Woodruff, owner of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. “While giving back is an option for some, it’s the foundation for the industry-leading business and civic-minded sponsors of the Legends Ride and we thank them for their support and generosity as we look forward to yet another highly successful event.”

Victory Storms Sturgis

Posted by Don Kopach | Posted on 20-07-2011

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Victory Motorcycles is making its presence felt at the 71st Annual Sturgis Rally in 2011. In
addition to their unique, downtown Sturgis location, Victory will have its largest ever test fleet
available for demo rides. As an official Sponsor of the Sturgis Legendary Buffalo Chip, Victory
will be participating in Chip activities all week and donating a bike to be given away at the end
of the rally. Here’s what Victory owners and other rally goers can look forward to:

• Demo Rides on all Victory models, August 6-12 9:00 -5:00, I-90, Exit 30
• A Victory Owners Ride and Reception at the Buffalo Chip August 11

- 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. self-guided ride
- 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. reception

• A Chance to win a Free Klock Werks customized Victory Kingpin (register @ buffalochip.com)
• A Unique Display of Victory Products at 1100 Main Street, August 6-12 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• VIP visits from Victory partners Arlen, Cory and Zack Ness, Roland Sands, The Klock Werks team and Survivor TV Series star Rupert Boneham
The historic bank building that Victory occupies at First and Main in downtown Sturgis will
showcase their latest models including the early release 2012 High-Ball that was introduced in
January. Rally apparel and complete information on the entire line of Victory Motorcycles will
also be available.

Three 18-wheelers from Victory’s six-truck national demo fleet will provide more than 30 bikes
for free demo rides. The demo site is located less than a mile from downtown Sturgis at Exit
30 on I-90. Victory manufacturers more than 16 models – all powered by the Freedom 106
engine with 6-speed transmission. Most models from the value priced, blacked-out 8-Ball
series to the Victory Vision Tour will be available to ride from Saturday August 6th to Friday
August 12th from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. Downtown hours for the Victory Store will be Saturday,
August 6th until Saturday, August 13th from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m.

A Victory Kingpin, customized by the pros at Klock Werks Kustom Cycle, is being provided
this year for the Buffalo Chip Bike Give-Away. The lucky winner will be chosen from a group of
finalists and awarded the tricked out custom live on-stage Friday of Rally Week.

As always, Victory will host a ride-in during the Rally for Victory owners. “The number of Victory’s
grows every year and with our corporate headquarters so close to Sturgis, we view the Rally as
an annual event for our employees and customers,” states Steve Menneto, Victory GM. Victory’s
offices are located in neighboring Minnesota and manufacturing is in Iowa.

The 2011 Victory Owners Ride and Reception for will take place Thursday August 11 from
3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. starting in Deadwood, and ending at the Buffalo Chip and will include
food and soft drinks. As an official sponsor of the legendary Buffalo Chip, Victory will provide
free Special Guest parking. Victory owners will also have access to the Buffalo Chip Events
Center with the 2011 Motorcycles as Art display and Chip Gardens on the evening of the RideIn.

Victory is also a sponsor of the Buffalo Chip Legends Ride which will take place on August
8th. Celebrity’s may include Arlen, Cory and Zack Ness, Roland Sands and Rupert Boneham,
Survivor TV Series star as wel as many other motorcycling celebrities.

For more information, on Victory at Sturgis, including updated times and dates, go to
www.victoryatsturgis.com.

TATTOO CAFÉ INKED FOR STURGIS BUFFALO CHIP

Posted by Don Kopach | Posted on 14-07-2011

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Stop by the Tattoo Café at the Legendary Buffalo Chip during the 2011 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and let the sin begin. The world’s best tattoo artists are breaking out their needles and cooking up a menu of awesome designs for this year’s event. Throughout the 2011 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Buffalo Chip campers are invited to order their ink a la carte at South Dakota’s only Tattoo Café. With 15 of the world’s top tattoo artists confirmed and more to be added, the Tattoo Café provides the opportunity for tattoo enthusiasts to get custom work from some of the top artists in the nation.

Whether you’re getting your first tattoo or putting the finishing touches on your body suit, these artists have just what you need. Join celebrities Janet Jackson, Rihanna, and Sinbad in Shaun’s portfolio, or let the Dejah or Lacey of Inked¬-fame put some sin in your skin. All artists were chosen for their diversity, style, and artistic abilities. These world-class tattoo artists are sponsored by leading tattoo supply companies Critical Tattoo Supply, Eternal Ink & Machines, Mithra Tattoo Supply, Dead Man’s Hand Tattoo Supply, Glove For The Artist Tattoo Supply, Damon Burns Tattoo Machines, Electric Soul Tattoo Machines, Coffin Case, Red Monkey Designs, LaPeau Ink After Care, Ink-Eeze, and Fight Dirty Clothing. Whether you’re getting your first tattoo or putting the finishing touches on your body suit, these artists have just what you need.

Make your 2011 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally experience last a lifetime. Stop by the Tattoo Café at the Legendary Buffalo Chip and meet the artists, glance through their portfolios, and get inked by the artist of your choice. Tattoo contests run nightly from 5pm to 6pm, so stop by to see if you have what it takes to win! The Tattoo Café is open from 10am to 2am August 5-13. Walk-ins are welcome.  The stellar line-up of Sturgis tattoo café artists and their portfolios are all posted online.    Join Def Leppard, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Toby Keith at the best party anywhere, the Legendary Buffalo Chip.

K and G Cycles Great Sturgis Vacation Giveaway Grand Prize Winner

Posted by Don Kopach | Posted on 12-07-2011

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Congratulation Again Tom on being our Grand Prize Winner of the K and G Cycles Great Sturgis Vacation Giveaway! Kyle and George are so excited to get to hang with you at Sturgis!

Thanks for taking time to tell us a little about yourself and your upcoming trip to Sturgis!

So Tom, how did you find out about winning our contest?

I first found out about being a winner when Kevin called me, I was at work and in a meeting and was only half listening. After I hung up I thought, did he just say what i thought he said. I called him back immediately and asked for all the details “again”

 

What was your first thought?

This is Awesome!

About You:

Where is your hometown?

Rapid City, S.D.

Where do you live now?

Gainesville, Florida

What do you do for a living?

I am the Plant Manager of Suwannee American Cement.

How about family?

I have two sons one in Gainesville, Fl and one in Rapid City SD, and 4 beautiful grand childern that are my pride and joy. All of my family lives in the Black Hills.

About Riding:

What was your first bike?

At 10 years old my grandparents bought me and my brother Honda 50 Mini trails. That was 42 years ago.

What are you riding now?

I do my long rides on a 2010 CVO StreetGlide, but every chance I get I ride my 1947 FL Knucklehead.

It looks like you like do your own work, tell us about your Knuckle?

The Knucklehead has tremendous sentimental value. It was given to me by my late Uncle Larry Mac. It was in need of a lot of work but it was his baby. I am still humbled that out of all his options he chose to give it to me. I spent about 10 months, countless hours and a “couple” dollars rebuilding it with the help of Nelson Citta at his shop. I wanted it to keep the late 70′s club bike look it had but add a touch of modern. It was truly a labor of love. I did things some people would scoff at like adding Brembo discs, but I ride the hell out of it and it was all about ride-ability when I built it. Mac was still alive when I started the rebuild and I would share pictures with him as the build progressed and it would lift his spirits to see it, but unfortunately mesothelioma took him before he could have that last ride on the Knuckle.

How about buying parts, why do you choose to K and G Cycles?

K and G Cycles came highly recommend by a good friend and Harley Builder Nelson Citta, Nelson has built dozens of Pans, Knuckles and Flatheads. Kevin, Tom and the rest of the staff at K and G were awesome when it came to helping me source everything from NOS motor parts to the few aftermarket parts that I added to my Knucklehead. They went the extra mile when it came to making sure I had the right part and got it on time. They are now my go to Parts Supplier.

About Sturgis:

How are you planning to travel to Sturgis and why?

I had been planning on flying up for a surprise visit to see my family and sneek in a couple Rally days. I am going to have to flip that around and do a couple family days and an entire Rally Week, winning this package makes that a little more guilt free. Who can fault me for that??

You’re going to be a VIP at the Chip, what are you most excited to see there?

“K and G Girls?” There are some great acts there so it’s hard to say, there is no “one” person, I think I could hang out with all of them. But I love to ride and I love art so I am pretty jacked for the Legends Ride and the Michael Lichter exhibition.

You’ll be on stage with Kyle and George before the Edgar Winter Concert, presented with the keys a new Victory loaner.
George is no stranger to the stage; he was the soundman for Edgar Winter, for 2 years, during the “They Only Come Out at Night Tour”!
Do you enjoy the spotlight?

Not until the second bottle of Scotch has been opened.

Any riding spots around the Sturgis area that you will be sure to hit up?

Sturgis through Vanocker Canyon through Nemo is a must do. The lakes ride is cool also (Sheridan and Pactola). I grew up with one foot in Sheridan Lake so I know the hills well.

Will you keep us up to date on your trip, we’d love to hear about all the cool things you’ll be a part of! (Answer is: You Better!)

I will and, I will post all my pictures on Facebook… the ones I can.

Thanks again Tom, for letting us ride along with you on your Great Sturgis Vacation!!!

Sturgis Buffalo Chip® Presents The Limpnickie Lot at the West Gate

Posted by Don Kopach | Posted on 05-07-2011

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Buffalo Chip Campground, SD (July 1, 2011)-

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® is proud to announce the partnership they have embarked upon with the Limpnickie Lot to showcase the next generation of motorcycle builders.

This year the Limpnickie Lot will be featured at The Buffalo Chip®, near the West Gate (where the large Buffalo Sculpture is located) in the free area. They will be creating their own FREE Limpnickie village complete with over 20 Limpnickie Lot motorcycle builders and a skateboard ramp. The Limpnickie Lot brings with it two great Cycle Source Magazine events to Chip, The Cycle Source Free Night Time Chopper Show will take place on Friday August 12th, which is free to enter and features prizes from Legends Air and 10 classes to enter. The fifth annual Cycle Source Black Hills Run will start and end at The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® this year with a host of great destinations throughout the Black Hills. The ride will take place on Tuesday, August 9th at noon.

Rod Woodruff said “We have watched what Chris and Taber have created over the last few years and feel like the Buffalo Chip is the perfect place for them to realize their fullest potential in Sturgis. We see this as a long-term partnership that will round out the world class attractions that the Buffalo Chip already offers.”

“This new free area of the facility will be a combination of the laid back Limpnickie attitude and the world-class destination of the Chip.” Said co-owner of the Limpnickie Lot Chris Callen.

The Limpnickie Lot took the motorcycle industry by storm in March of 2008 during Daytona Bike Week when the original 11 Limpnickie Lot members took over the parking lot in front of the Stone Edge Skatepark. It was the first time young builders and small parts manufactures had joined together in an effort that would combine their passion for custom motorcycles and their cultural identifiers like skateboarding, punk rock and metal music. They had a successful week that changed the face of motorcycling and finally gave the rising next generation of motorcycle builders a united voice. “We wanted to have our own kind of rally and found other like minded next generation builders who shared our common interests. It has blown up over the last few years and we are really stoked to be at The Buffalo Chip this year.” Said co-owner of the Limpnickie Lot, Taber Nash.

The Limpnickie Lot addition is the crown on an already packed 30 Years Strong Celebration at the Legendary Buffalo Chip. This year the Sturgis Buffalo Chip will feature Charlie Brechtel, Edgar Winter, Alice Cooper, Pop Evil, Bachman Turner, Styx, Williams and Ree, Sweet Cyanide, Buckcherry, Def Leppard, Toby Keith, Poison, Lukas Nelson, Greg Allman, Lynrd Skynrd, Jeff Bridges and Friends, Saving Abel, Puddle of Mudd, Tesla and George Thorogood and the Destroyers.

For thirty years the Legendary Buffalo Chip has proven itself as the heart of Sturgis Rally Week. Poised and ready to once again offer their visitors the complete biker experience, the Legendary Buffalo Chip has rounded up an enormous selection of biker-centric fun and festivities in addition to offering the summer’s biggest and most authentic music experience of Rally Week. Reservations for multi-day passes or daily admissions are available online at BuffaloChip.com or by calling 605-347-9000 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (MST) Monday through Friday.

Skynyrd Rocks the Everywhere, Even the Chip!

Posted by Don Kopach | Posted on 25-06-2011

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C’mon Gang, you gotta love the southern sounds of Lynyrd Skynyrd! Even though they bring the classics, they’ve got some killer new stuff too!

This video gives you a taste of what they are up to now. We’re planning on seeing these rockers at the Legendary Buffalo Chip on Wednesday August 10th, and we hope you are too!

Win your way there with our Great Sturgis Vacation – Get entered now, before it’s too late!!


Simple Life

From humble beginnings in the summer of 1964, three kids from Robert E. Lee High School in Jacksonville, Florida, Lynyrd Skynyrd has become one of the most respected bands in rock, helping to create and sustain the southern rock genre. The band will play at the Legendary Buffalo Chip on Wednesday, Aug. 10 during the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

Named for a high school physical education teacher, Leonard Skinner, the band changed the spelling to draw attention to the southern accent shared by the band members.

Buffalo Chip music fans will remember the band’s killer performances on the “old stage” in 1998, as well as the performance that helped inaugurate the new stage in 1998.

“It is quite fitting that Lynyrd Skynyrd play the Buffalo Chip during our 30th annual celebration of freedom, better known as the Best Party Anywhere!™,” said Chip publicist Michael Sanborn. “Nobody rocks the house like Skynyrd.”

2011 Buffalo Chip Poster Model Crowned

Posted by Don Kopach | Posted on 23-06-2011

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The Legendary Buffalo Chip brings you another beautiful reason to visit their world-class party during Sturgis this summer. Featured this year, once again, is Holli! Check out these photos and article from the Buffalo Chip.

If you want to see Holli in person to sign your Chip poster, then you can still Win your way there FREE with our Great Sturgis Vacation! Entries will only be accepted until July 4th, so Get Entered to WIN!!! Check out how at www.greatsturgisvacation.com This contest is so chock-full of awesome-ness it required it’s own website!

Here’s the account of how the contest went down. Check out more pictures from the finals here.

After a record setting number of contestants, this year’s 2011 Buffalo Chip Corona Poster Model has been crowned. Last year’s winner, Holli wasn’t about to give up her crown as she shocked and awed the competition yet again as she brought home her second consecutive title Saturday June 4 at Teddy’s in Rapid City.

Quickly becoming one of the most notable and popular pre-Sturgis Motorcycle Rally events in the area, the contest conveyed a finalist group consisting of twelve of the surrounding areas’ most stunningly beautiful and personable girls that the contest has ever seen.

With some new contestants and some returning with a vengeance, it seemed that the stakes were higher than ever. The girls were judged in three categories; bikini, lingerie, and biker wear. Dressed with looks that kill, the women took to the stage enjoying an ice cold Corona to answer questions that not only showed their quick wit but also how they could handle themselves with a microphone in front of the crowd, and they did very well.

Although they were in steep competition, the girls seemed to have a lot of fun throughout the night with smiles, laughter, and an occasional spanking out on the dance floor in between sessions.

“I have had lots of fun running around half naked drinking Corona,” said Alex, a super-cute contestant from Spearfish. “This has been very exciting and is definitely a different experience. My dreams to be a professional cheerleader and dancer made me sign up to do this. ”

Reasons for entering the competition always vary. Kristin, the tall, dark, gorgeous brunette from Gillette, WY said, “I am an aspiring model and am moving to New York to model and figured this would be a good way to get my name out there. It was definitely a spur of the moment.”

As the night neared its end the judges had their work cut out for them. The lovely ladies had spotlighted their wild personalities, hypnotizing moves, and sensual bodies and a lone winner was no easy decision. When the votes were cast it was nail-biting close, three contestants were separated by one vote each. And then they announced the winner, Holli.

“It was nerve wracking, I’m so excited and you can only do this for two years. I’m glad to be back,” said the naturally blonde, blue-eyed vixen and mother of two. “Last year I didn’t know what I was signing up for. This year I wanted to do it bigger, better, and stronger. It was a big competition and we had a blast, it was so much fun,” she added.

Holli will be The Legendary Buffalo Chip Poster Model along with billboard stardom and will receive an appearance fee for autograph sessions around the Black Hills prior to the Sturgis Rally. She will also work daily during Bike Week at the Chip receiving an hourly wage plus all of those generous tips that bikers give. Not to mention a pass to all of the Buffalo Chips headliner concerts throughout the week.

 

A Very Winnable Giveaway from your friends here at K and G Cycles!

Posted by Don Kopach | Posted on 07-06-2011

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We are so excited about the Great Sturgis Vacation Giveaway, that we want to make sure everyone is entered to win!

We are a growing company specializing in real parts for real riders like you and us! That means that this is Not some contest that has millions of entries of which you have little chance to win. In fact your chances to win are higher than you may think! We have one AWESOME Prize package and 2 other runner-up prizes that make our Giveaway so sweet!

There are tons of great features in our Grand Prize… I’ll try to hit them all here – the next best place to find out all the details is www.greatsturgisvacation.com

$1000.00 CASH – Use it for travel expenses or whatever you want!

2 Early Bird Wrist Band to the Buffalo Chip Campground! (usually $360.00 each)

2 Compete Sets of River Road riding Gear – Jacket, Chaps & Gloves!

A New Victory Motorcycle loaner to ride for entire rally!

2 HJC Full Face Street Helmets!

$250.00 Shopping Spree at Hot Leathers in Sturgis!

1 EZ Camp Package for 2 At the Buffalo Chip – Here’s your lodging new bedding and everything you need!

Fan VIP Upgrades at the Legendary Buffalo Chip Campgrounds!

2 FREE Tickets to the 4th Annual Legends Ride!

2 VIP Media Tour passes to the Lichter Exibition!

Photo/Op Meet & Greet with the Beautiful K and G Street Team Girls!

Seriously Guys and Gals, this is an AWESOME Package!

Every order over $49.99 placed before July 4th, 2011 is an entry. Get in as many entries as you want!!

Sturgis Rally News – Trademark suit settled

Posted by Don Kopach | Posted on 02-06-2011

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Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Inc. (SMRI) and a Kentucky entity formerly billing itself as the “Little Sturgis Rally” have settled a lawsuit over the use of “Sturgis” in connection with a motorcycle rally for an undisclosed sum.

The Kentucky group has agreed to change both its corporate and trade name, eliminating the word mark Sturgis when used in connection with a motorcycle rally or any other derivations of marks that may be confusingly similar to those owned by SMRi under a recent word mark registration.

Earlier this year the organizers of the July rally in Kentucky announced it would be called Kentucky Bikerfest in the future.

The group agreed last week to accept a consent final judgment and a stipulated permanent judgment in favor of SMRI, “Our organization is charged with promoting and enhancing the Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally while providing a charitable return for the greater Sturgis area, and part of that responsibility is to protect the intellectual property of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Inc. from unauthorized use, infringement and counterfeit goods and services,” said SMRI chairman Dean Kinney.

The Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce filed the unfair competition lawsuit in 2008. When it assigned its Sturgis marks to SMRI, the company became the plaintiff.

“Tourism is extremely vital to the economy of the Black Hills, and the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is a crown jewel for the industry,” said board member and longtime Black Hills-area banker John E. Johnson. “Motorcycle tourism in the Black Hills and the Sturgis brand are both at risk if we allow unauthorized use of these valuable marks. This is not something of importance to just Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Inc. but indeed to the hundreds of Black Hills tourism businesses and jobs that exist, in part, because of the worldwide notoriety of the Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally.”

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Inc. is the owner of the portfolio of trademarks and service marks related to the August rally in Sturgis, S.D.

 

The Great Sturgis Vacation!

Posted by Don Kopach | Posted on 01-06-2011

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$1000.00 CASH! A New Victory to Ride! New Gear for Two! VIP Treatment at the Legendary Buffalo Chip! THIS is the Ultimate way to Rock Sturgis!!

There is so much awesome stuff in this prize package, it took a whole website of it’s own to list it all! Visit the homepage of our giveaway at www.greatsturgisvacation.com

Our hardworking owners, George and Kyle Marakas, want you to have the chance to enjoy Sturgis as much as they do! Our company is growing and your chances to win are a lot better than one in a million, so get your entry in today!

With a package this comprehensive, we got a little help from our friends! K and G Cycles has teamed up with The Legendary Buffalo Chip, Victory Motorcycles, River Road, HJC Helmets & Hot Leathers to put together the best darn biker adventure on the planet!!!

…and the best part is how easy it is to enter!!

Every order of $49.99 or more placed at the K and G Cycles online superstore and completed between now and July 4, 2011 is automatically entered!!  Every order you place gives you another chance to win!!

Just like everything else at K and G Cycles…it’s kinduvabigdeal!!

Forward this page on to all your riding buddies. We’ll keep you informed with our blog, facebook page, twitter and especially www.greatsturgisvacation.com!