SUPPORT LED SLED CUSTOMS

"Join us at CAMP ZERO on August 8th for an afternoon of celebrating the ride, the dirt, and showing off your two wheels! Come party, watch the Dirt Drags, or if you think you've got what it takes- test your skills at 1 pm, enter your Sportster in the bike show to win prizes and giveaways. Dirt Drags, and Sportster Showdown are FREE to enter."
Dirt Drags: 1 pm
Bike Show Registration: 11 am to 1 pm
Judging: 3 pm to 4 pm
Awards: 4 pm
Camp Zero Campground is located across the street from Buffalo Chip Campground.
After party & Anarchy Games to Follow.
Go here for more information.
Follow Led Sled Customs on Instagram for updates.

THE BELL BRAWL IS BACK

Support our friends at Bell Powersports and Ride and Destroy for the BELL BRAWL on August 9th, at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip Crossroads. The fun begins at 3 pm. Click here for complete information.

Source Media Group Presents - Sturgis Live! 80 Years In A Day

Can't Go To Sturgis This Year? No Problem We're Bringing It To You!

With the pandemic nearly canceling the most significant motorcycle rally in the world, Cycle Source Magazine brings you "Sturgis Live" 2020, 80 Years In A Day. A backstage pass to The Sturgis 80th Anniversary with hosts Pat Jansen, Jack Schit, and Chris Callen, who will scour the rally to bring you a look behind every curtain. You will take the most epic rides with them, visit the monuments and parks, ride down Main Street, and of course, go to the legendary parties that make Sturgis what it is today. 

There have been motorcycles coming to the Black Hills of South Dakota for over eight decades to enjoy the scenic rides, the brotherhood of the sport, and the good times surrounding the Sturgis Rally. This year, it came down to the wire as the American Motorcycle Culture, and the industry that supported it started to get ready for the 80th running of Sturgis, it looked like it might not happen. In the end, the city of Sturgis voted to move forward with the rally but the questions loom, who will be there, what will it look like and how will this year add up in the history books of the Sturgis Rally. Join Cycle Source Magazine's Chris Callen, a 25-year veteran in the motorcycle media and events world, who has assembled a team of lifelong riders who also happen to be among the most prominent voices in the industry. Pat Jansen has represented some of the biggest names in motorcycling and, at the same time, has built bikes and cars under the name Sin Central Garage. Jack Schit has walked onto the biggest stages on the planet, to emcee some of the largest and longest-running motorcycle events. Together these three will not stop until every question is answered. Join us as we go through 180 minutes of discovery into a part of this great country that bore pioneers, outlaws, gamblers, and statesmen, and of course, became the epicenter of the motorcycle universe. This is Sturgis Live 2020, 80 Years In A Day.

All of this is possible through a partnership with FITE TV, the global network responsible for the recent Moto Fite Club, and Flat Track Fite Club Pay Per View events. FITE TV has a long and successful history in distributing Martial Arts & Boxing events with over 2.4 million registered users and is now expanding their programming to include motorsports. To reach the American motorcycle riders with programs tailored made for them, Source Media has been brought on as a content creator to provide several offerings from the Custom and touring Motorcycle Scene in The United States. With Grease & Gears Garage, Roadshow & A Few New Offerings coming up, added into special event programs like Sturgis Live, Source Media is confident that they will have no problem filling the segment for FITE. "I think the greatest thing about this is that we are at a time where we (lifetime riders) can finally be in control of programming like this and show people who and what exactly we are. Up until now, the image of naked drunk people getting arrested is what the general public thinks of when you say, Sturgis. This year we are going to change all that and express the metaphysical side that calls to the adventurous spirits that go back to the pioneers and settlers."

So how can you watch it? Anyone with Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, The Internet, or Smart TV can bring up FITE TV or go directly to our program at https://www.fite.tv/watch/sturgis-live-80-years-in-day/2p7s9/ and get in on the action. You can pre-purchase this program now on FITE TV for $14.99 or anytime up until Aug 19, 7:00 PM EDT when we go live, just days after the rally ends. Find out for yourself what the 80th in Sturgis really was.

Heading to Sturgis? Stay at CAMP ZERO

CAMP ZERO is the launch site for raising hell and rallying like the old days—a place where you can party like it's 1981 with other cheapskates who love rad bikes, dirtbag friends and wild parties during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. If you're down with a little dirt and debauchery, you're invited. With friends, an on-site bar, a handful of community Coleman mini bikes (aka Smile Makers) and free showers, you'll have everything you need to party, rinse and repeat, with none of that fancy red carpet stuff you gotta pay more for somewhere else. 

If you want music in camp, bring your own instruments cause nobody.s getting paid to play. There’s plenty of space if you want to crash in a tent, van or camper. If you don't have room on the back of the bike for a tent, you can sleep in the dirt like an animal OR rent an authentic, no-frills tipi with room for you and up to five of your friends, or more if you don't care how many pile up on your floor.

CAMP ZERO is located across Alkali Road from the Buffalo Chip Campground next to the Chip,s PowerSports Complex. Click here to reserve your camping spot NOW!

Save the date for the Sportster Showdown

Save the date to support our friends at Led Sled Customs for their annual Sportster Showdown Bike Show & Party at Camp Zero. Be sure to follow them for complete information and go to https://www.buffalochip.com/campzero to reserve your camping spot. Tell them CC sent you!

August 7th - Sportster Showdown & The Motorcycles As Art Show

The Sportster Showdown Bike Show & Party is held Tuesday, Aug. 7 at The Gardens at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip's east gate. It’s free to enter and attend and features a mind-blowing collection of customized Sportster models and a hefty dose of memorable mayhem. Big thanks to Pat, Jen and the crew at Led Sled Customs for spearheading this event.

What kinds of custom motorcycles and art can be created from pure passion and love of the machine? You’ll find out when you experience the stunning collection of masterpieces curated by Michael Lichter for the Sturgis Buffalo Chip's 2018 Motorcycles As Art Exhibition, “Passion Built – Garage to Gallery.” During the exhibit’s historic 10th year at the Buffalo Chip, you’ll get to know the works of a diverse group of over 40 custom builders and artists hand selected by exhibit curator Michael Lichter. This one-time collection will assemble a remarkable group of professional-quality custom motorcycles all built outside of a professional workplace during the builders’ free time. This groundbreaking exhibit proves non-pros have a more powerful voice than ever before, and confirms that it won’t ever be just a small handful of professionals who get to decide where the industry is headed. The exhibition is free to the public, and it's open in the Buffalo Chip’s Event Center 2 -10 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 4 through Friday, Aug. 10, 2018. Be sure to check out the photographs captured by ChopCult contributor Daniel Venditto and the custom Biltwell Gringo helmet painted by Christopher Galley along with the jaw-dropping machinery on display.

Directions to the Buffalo Chip

Let's Go Racing!!!!

Support The Spirit of Sturgis Vintage Motorcycle Festival at the Historical Sturgis Half Mile Race Track today! Located at 1802 Ballpark Road in Sturgis South Dakota for great vintage gypsy tours and antique flat track races.
Antique M/C Races & After Party - AUG 7th @ 4p
Gyspy Tour to AFT Pro Races - AUG 8th @ 4p
Gyspy Tour through Wyoming - AUG 9th @ 11a
Vintage M/C Dirt Drags & Hot Rod Show - AUG 10th @ 12p

THE 2nd SPIRIT OF STURGIS VINTAGE FESTIVAL

I know not all of our members and readers attend Sturgis Bike Week, but there are some that do. Be sure to support Brittney Olsen's Spirit of Sturgis Vintage Fest if you are heading that way. Brittney is trying her best to keep vintage motorcycle racing alive and well. Your support will help her immensely. -Lisa

 

Pappy Hoel, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally’s forefather, will have his vision for Sturgis honored with three national half mile championship races and an authentic dirt drag race all based out at the very same track where it all began back in 1938, during a week dedicated solely to motorcycles and their enthusiasts. The organizers of the Spirit of Sturgis Vintage Motorcycle Festival are excited to announce the second annual antique swap meet and motorcycle races will be held this year during the 77th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum will proudly kicks off the Rally with their Pappy Hoel Motor Classic Pro half-mile races on Friday, Aug. 4 and their national vintage half-mile races on Aug. 5 at the Historical Sturgis half-mile racetrack at the Meade County Fairgrounds. Proceeds from museum’s races and events will go directly to the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum building fund.

"From touring the beautiful Black Hills on an old bike, to watching the thrillingly fast and exciting vintage racers compete for the Spirit of Sturgis championship title, Sturgis, a world renown motorcycle town was built upon a multifaceted weekend of motorcycle racing and now is the time to bring back and preserve the grassroots racing history of Sturgis, South Dakota," states Brittney Olsen, antique motorcycle racer and founder of 20th Century Racing.

On Monday, August 4th, 20th Century Racing will host the prestigious Spirit Of Sturgis Antique Motorcycle Races. The main racing event will begin at 4 p.m. sharp. Behold before your eyes the oldest motorcycles racing in Sturgis with board trackers from the early 1900s to the Class C hand shift bikes from the 30’s through the 1950s, as well as a vintage big twin class. Following the antique races, fans are invited to join the top finishing champions and their historic racing machines alongside some of our country’s most beautiful antique and vintage motorcycles at The Spirit Of Sturgis After Party and Show. In conjunction with the bike show, Brittney is hosting a special industry party in the pits. Supporters of the 2017 Spirit of Sturgis Vintage Motorcycle Festival will have the opportunity to have an all access pass to the event grounds, races and after parties. To learn more about becoming a supporter visit www.spiritofsturgis.com.

The Spirit of Sturgis Vintage Gypsy Tours, geared towards bikes 35 years or older, will lead up to Tuesday, Aug. 8’s featured main event, the American Flat Track Pro Half Mile Race at the Black Hills Speedway in Rapid City, SD. There will be two exciting routes to choose from. A scenic paved route or a gnarly unpaved route on gravel. Routes start at the Historical Sturgis Half Mile and kickstands go up at 4 p.m. Sharp. Riders can pre-register for the gypsy tours on www.spiritofsturgis.com.

The morning of Wednesday, Aug. 9, begins with the famous Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall Of Fame Breakfast at the Lodge At Deadwood. The final Spirit Of Sturgis Gypsy Tour will leave from the Lodge At Deadwood, heading west and winding through the beautiful landscape of Wyoming. That afternoon enthusiasts can relax and enjoy watching or taking part in the Spirit of Sturgis Motorcycle Field Games at the Historical Sturgis Fairgrounds. Motorcyclist can test their riding skills on their own bikes while displaying their talent in the slow races, wooden plank riding, close pin drop, cup balancing and inner tube toss games to win prizes and claim the title of field game king or queen!

The Spirit of Sturgis Vintage Motorcycle Festival will wrap up Thursday Aug. 10, with authentic hot rod & vintage motorcycle dirt drags, flag girl and all, down the front straight away on the Historical Sturgis Half Mile Racetrack. The grandstand gates will open to spectators at 10 am and racing will begin at 11 am.

Join us and The Spirit of Sturgis Vintage Motorcycle Festial this year at the Historical Sturgis Half Mile Race Track Located at 1802 Ballpark Road in Sturgis South Dakota for great rides, games, antique swap meet and races on August 7th through the 10th.

The Spirit of Sturgis is proudly sponsored by Indian Motorcycle Sturgis, 20th Century Racing, Sturgis Motorcycle Museum, The City of Sturgis, Carl’s Cycle Supply, The Moto Film Fest, The Oil & Ink Expo, Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys, Talking Motorcycles with Barry Boone and The Black Hills Chapter Of The Antique Motorcycle Club Of America. The organizers of the Spirit of Sturgis Vintage Festival kindly request all supporters be publicly thanked and acknowledged."

Follow @spiritofsturgis for updates and click here for tickets.

Brittney is giving away free tickets to the event. Click here and scroll down to the entry form to enter your details. Best of luck!

Mañana

We sent some CC gear with Biltwell for Pat at Led Sled Customs to give away. Thanks for the help guys!

Join Biltwell, Led Sled Customs, Street Chopper, S&S Cycle and Rusty Butcher as they honor retro rides, adrenaline junkies and those who love the extraordinary during the Sportster Showdown. In a sea of big-wheeled baggers adorned with all the bells and whistles, the classic customs on display in this ride-in bike show might stick out like a sore thumb, but rest assured, it'll be for all the right reasons! Find out more information here.

Sportster Showdown presented by Biltwell and Led Sled Customs

Here's another event happening in Sturgis that you shouldn't miss. We sent some CC gear with Biltwell for Pat at Led Sled Customs  to give away. Thanks for the help guys!

Join Biltwell, Led Sled Customs, Street Chopper, S&S Cycle and Rusty Butcher as they honor retro rides, adrenaline junkies and those who love the extraordinary during the Sportster Showdown. In a sea of big-wheeled baggers adorned with all the bells and whistles, the classic customs on display in this ride-in bike show might stick out like a sore thumb, but rest assured, it’ll be for all the right reasons! Find out more information here.

Motorcycles As Art Exhibit

If you're planning on attending Sturgis you should visit Michael Lichter's Motorcycles as Art Exhibit. Entry to the exhibition hall is FREE!

The exhibit is located next to the old EAST gate of the Buffalo Chip (rather than the Crossroads area by the west gate).

Opens Saturday August 6 at 2 pm
Closes Friday August 12 at 10 pm.
Daily hours are 2 pm - 10 pm (except Sunday when it closes early at 6pm)

Follow the Motorcycle As Art exhibit:
https://www.facebook.com/MotorcyclesAsArtExhibit/
https://www.instagram.com/motorcyclesasart/

Sportster Showdown Bike Show Presented by Biltwell and Led Sled

Join Biltwell, Led Sled, Street Chopper, S&S Cycle and Rusty Butcher as they honor retro rides, adrenaline junkies and those who love the extraordinary during the Sportster Showdown. In a sea of big-wheeled baggers adorned with all the bells and whistles, the classic customs on display in this ride-in bike show might stick out like a sore thumb, but rest assured, it’ll be for all the right reasons! Find out more information here.

Burly Café Sportster in Michael Lichter’s Ton Up Sturgis!

A Sturgis highlight for many years, Michael Lichter’s “Motorcycles as Art” exhibition is a must see for the true enthusiast. For 2013 he’s partnered with the Vintagent’s Paul d’Orléans and they’ve assembled a comprehensive display of 32 Café Racer based machines from 12 makes and 6 decades. Burly is proud and humbled to be a part of this event and have a bike alongside some of the greatest Café builds of all time.

The Ton Up – Speed, Style and Cafe Racer Culture exhibition will be open August 3rd – 9th 2013,  is located next to the east gate of the Buffalo Chip and offers free admission to the public. If you can’t make it look for updates on the Burly Facebook page as well as a future coffee table book.