How Did the Sturgis Rally Start? From 9 Racers in 1938 to Half a Million Bikers
The Sturgis rally history starts small. On August 14, 1938, a local Indian motorcycle dealer named Clarence "Pappy" Hoel and his Jackpine Gypsies motorcycle club threw a race called the Black Hills...
Harley's New Deadwood Bobber: Price, Specs and Why It Debuts at Sturgis 2026
Harley-Davidson just pulled the cover off the 2026 Deadwood, a stripped-down factory bobber priced at $17,999 that makes its public debut August 7 at the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. It runs the ...
Best Gifts for Bikers in 2026: Real Picks by Budget ($5 to $75)
The best gifts for bikers in 2026 are the ones that actually get used: a bold USA-printed skull tee, a funny biker mug for the morning coffee before the ride, a $5 stainless steel skull ring or dec...
Why Do Bikers Back Into Parking Spots? The Real Reasons Explained
Bikers back into parking spots for one simple reason: a motorcycle has no reverse gear. When it comes time to leave, you either ride out forward or you paddle a 700 pound machine backward with your...
How to Ride Two-Up: Carrying a Motorcycle Passenger the Right Way
Riding two-up is simple to get right and easy to get wrong. The short version: prep your bike for the extra weight, give your passenger a two-minute briefing before you roll, have them mount only a...
Sturgis 2026 Concert Lineup: Every Buffalo Chip Headliner at the 86th Rally
Here is the short version of the Sturgis 2026 concert lineup: the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally runs August 7 to 16, 2026, and the Buffalo Chip has stacked its stage with David Lee Roth, Megadeth, ...