Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

The 69th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally took place in Sturgis, South Dakota in the United States between the 3rd and 9th of August. The first rally was held on 14 August 1938, by the Jackpine Gypsies motorcycle club, who still operate who still own and operate the tracks, hillclimb, and field areas where the rally is centered. The Sturgis Rally has been held every year, with exceptions during the 2nd World War. In 1942, the event was not held because gasoline was rationed. The Sturgis Rally is not for the weak at heart or young children. Drinking in public and public nudity are an occasional problem for the Sturgis Police Department. Official figures may be released later in this week for this year's rally. In 2008 over 400,000 people attended the rally. It was down from the 2000 (60th) record rally attendance of +/- 633,000. Only 3 rally related deaths were reported in 2008. Over 500 tons of garbage was hauled in Sturgis for the duration of the rally in 2008. 437 offenders were jailed for criminal offenses during the duration of the rally in 2008. 188 parking tickets were issued in 2008 as well. Sounds like a very rough place but I'm sure that there are bikers in the United States that look for "hogs" or bikes in the classifieds in order to make it to the rally. I must admit that just be too much people in one place for me.

Related Link
Sturgis Rally - Official Website