23rd Sturgis Rat's Hole Bike Show, Aug. 11th

The 2011 Rat’s Hole Custom Bike Show is headed back to the Buffalo Chip to help celebrate the Chip’s 30th Anniversary during the Sturgis Rally.

Admission is free at the Chip's East Gate entrance to see the competition: 10am to 4pm Thursday, Aug. 11, featuring 100 or more top bikes from all over the world.

The Rat's Hole Bar will be open throughout the Sturgis Rally, serving cold draft beer every day in economic souvenier mugs. Come take a look at their incredible collection of Rats Hole bikes, and don't miss the bike show near the Chip Event Center.

"Come out for the fun, and with the coverage we got last year, if you want to get noticed enter the show and show us what you got!" said show owner, Ted Smith. 

The Rat's Hole Show will be one of the best events at Sturgis, and the "Best of Show" trophy winner will take the stage with the winning bike to receive the award before thousands of fans on the main stage at the Buffalo Chip on Thursday night. 

To register a bike visit: www.Ratshole.com


"Best of Show" builder, Mario Kyprianides of Chopper Kulture in Abu-Dhabi, UAE on the main stage at Buffalo Chip with his winning bike, "Courtesan" at the 2010 Rat's Hole Show.

  

Congrats to these 2010 Rat's Hole Sturgis Bike Show Class Winners:

OVER 1000cc STOCK – Sponsored by Custom World
3rd Place – Doug Wood – Everett, WA
2nd Place – Marwan Mansour – North Port, NY
1st Place – Garry Kriz – Minneapolis, MN

OVER 1000cc CUSTOM – Sponsored by Cimo & Cimo Inc.
3rd Place – Craszy-Drive.com – Zurich, Switzerland
2nd Place – Dan Dabney – Roy, UT
1st Place – Bob Wyman – Bowie, MD

OVER 1000cc RADICAL – Sponsored by Custom World
3rd Place – Sam Baldi – Cherry Valley, CA
2nd Place – A T American Cycles –Neuffen, Germany
1st Place – Bugs Custom – Irsingen, Germany

Over 1000cc SUPER RADICAL – Sponsored by Ride Now Magazine
3rd Place – Hugh Whitsit – Setauket, NY
2nd Place – Waco Wilson – Montrose, CO
1st Place – Troy Kyne – Greeley, Co

Posted by MJ Lloyd Reynolds/MJR Media marketing services for the motorcycle industry - mjr.media@earthlink.net

"Freedom" Notes From The Road by Johnny & Jay

Johnny Lange and his partner, Jay Barbieri  of Strip Club Choppers are packing up for another Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. You will find them again this year at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. I get their monthly news updates that usually include promotion of their upcoming events and franchise opportunities. But like most true bikers, Johnny and Jay are also big-hearted and patriotic, and like to show their appreciation to combat veterans. Photo by Jim Dohms/Daytona Bike Week 2011... Read this by Johnny.

"A couple of weeks ago an old friend of mine contacted me and asked me if I had parts available in flat black and without hesitation my inner salesman kicked in and I proceeded to give him the available product inventory. We chatted for a while and I quickly learned that he was upgrading a Harley for his nephew who was currently serving his third tour in Afghanistan after two successful tours in Iraq. And when I say successful, I guess that means still alive and well.

"I told him I had to leave town and would get him some stuff at my cost before Sturgis and didnt give it much more thought because I was so self absorbed in preparing for all the activities I have scheduled in Sturgis.

"Things changed dramaticlly for these young men, when on July 12th Lance Cpl Robert S Greninger of Greenfield, Minnesota was killed conducting combat operations in Afghanistan. Cpl Greninger served alongside my friend's nephew SSgt Chris Shranko and saved the lives af many of his fellow soldiers with his actions that cost him his life.

"When I was informed of this I began to think about all the young men and women who pay the ultimate price for us to enjoy all the freedoms we take for granted in this country. The freedom to take a summer vacation, the freedom to fly on an airplane, the freedom to attend a motorcycle event. And I know its a cliche, but Frredom is not free. It cost this young man who was just begining his life, his future.

"You may not personally know anyone who is serving but everyone over there is someone's son or daughter mother or father so the next time you see someone in uniform remember the reason you were able to go to the movies last night is because they paid the ultimate price to keep us free. You may not agree with the politics or the administration that is in office but these young men and women don't have time to concern themselves with that. They are too busy sacrificing their lives so you can enjoy yours.

"Obviously I felt the need to do something more so I will be donating all the parts for the bike as well as sending a care package of SCC swag to Afghanastan for the entire unit, which seems so inconsequential when compared to the sacrifices these men and women are making who serve in every branch of the military.



"I am not going to do my usual shameless self promotion at the end of this month's article suffice to say it just doesn't seem appropriate." - from the road, Johnny Lange - SSC.

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Stevie Nicks Takes Stage with Jeff Bridges at Sturgis Buffalo Chip's American Thunder Music Festival

Stevie Nicks will join Jeff Bridges on the main stage of the Buffalo Chip Campground on Thursday, August 11. The duo will perform songs from their respective albums, as well as favorites from Fleetwood Mac.

Nicks is one of America's Rock Goddesses having had an incredible career with Fleetwood Mac and an extensive solo career producing over 40 Top 50 hits and selling over 140 million albums.

In May, Nicks released her first album in 10 years, her seventh independent album, "In Your Dreams." Nicks intends to delight audiences with her ethereal and seductive sound as her voice travels from the beginning of her career in 1974 to her latest 2011 album.
Rolling Stone once named Nicks "The Reigning Queen of Rock and Roll."   She has eight Grammy Award nominations as a solo artists and was nominated five other times with Fleetwood Mac.

 The Bob Woodruff Foundation has selected The Legendary Buffalo Chip to host the American Thunder Music Festival during the iconic Sturgis Motorcycle Rally to celebrate the men and women of the United States Military, hosted by Academy Award winner Jeff Bridges, Rock and Roll Icon John Fogerty and featuring iconic music legend Stevie Nicks.

In 1977/1978 she won the "Album of the Year" Grammy with Fleetwood Mac for   Rumors. In 1998, she was inducted, to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Fleetwood Mac. The album Rumors is the ninth highest selling album of all time, selling over 40 million copies.

Buffalo Chip Campers might have the chance to hear such chart toppers as "Landslide," "Say You Will," "Don't Stop," and also have the pleasure of being introduced to songs from Nicks' newest record.
 

Nicks will join Jeff Bridges and John Fogerty on Thursday The Chip  has a  fierce line-up for Sturgis 2011 including: Toby Keith, Lynyrd Skynyrd, STYX, Poison, Def Leppard, John Fogerty, Alice Cooper, Jeff Bridges and Friends, Tesla, Pop Evil, Puddle of Mudd and many, many more. .

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  605-347-9000 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (MST) Monday through Friday.

This news post by Lisa M. Ballard, www.dbcustomleather.com and for all of your west coast (USA) marketing needs, www.shinysidemarketing.com.

Limpnickie Lot Builders Join Sturgis Buffalo Chip Celebration

During the 2011 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the Limpnickie Lot of custom bike builders will be creating their own FREE Limpnickie village with over 20 Limpnickie Lot motorcycle builders and a skateboard ramp in the free area, near the Buffalo Sculpture at the West Gate at Sturgis Buffalo Chip.




Tuesday, August 9th - The 5th Annual Cycle Source Magazine Black Hills Run will roll out at noon from the Limpnickie Lot village at Buffalo Chip.

Friday, August 12th - The Limpnickie Lot builders and Cycle Source Magazine present The Cycle Source Free Night Time Chopper Show. The bike show will feature 10 classes, free entry and prizes from Legends Air.

"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," said Rod Woodruff, owner of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip.

"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 Chris Callen, owner/editor of Cycle Source Magazine and co-owner of the Limpnickie Lot.

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 Taber Nash, co-owner of Limpnickie Lot.

The Legendary Buffalo Chip will be celebrating "30 Years Strong" with a packed music lineup that includes Alice Cooper, Bachman Turner, Buckcherry, Charlie Brechtel Band, Edgar Winter, Def Leppard, George Thorogood & the Destroyers, Greg Allman, Jeff Bridges & Friends, Lukas Nelson, Lynrd Skynrd, Poison, Pop Evil, Puddle of Mudd, Saving Abel, Styx, Sweet Cyanide, Tesla, Toby Keith, and Williams & Ree. 

Details & reservations at BuffaloChip.com 

Source: Limpnickie Lot

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National 2011 Sturgis Road Show Tour Launched at Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex

Dave Perewitz, Eddie Trotta, Cycle Source & Limpnickie Lot have joined the first-ever Sturgis Road Show that is underway this weekend at the Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Hershey-Harrisburg, PA.

Headliner Sturgis bands include: Bachman & Turner, Styx, and Tesla. Michelle Smith has joined the party with Vicious Cycle that is installing parts for Custom Chrome at the Sturgis Roadshow in Pennsylvania.

The Custom Chrome International Bike Show is a featured part of the Sturgis Road Show that is being presented by two Sturgis icons  - The Legendary Buffalo Chip and Loud American Roadhouse, in partnership with promoter Motoring USA and the Eastern Regional Harley-Davidson Dealers Association (EHDDA.)

"Not everyone can make the pilgrimage to South Dakota," said Rod Woodruff, owner of the Legendary Buffalo Chip. "But now they can experience what makes Sturgis the best motorcycle event in the world."

The 2011 Sturgis Road Show will serve up a taste of Sturgis in the Mid-Atlantic region with nightly concerts on "The Legendary Buffalo Chip Main Stage" and food and drink from Main Street Sturgis in the touring Loud American Roadhouse. Features include galleries of work by world-renowned motorcycle artists and photographers, vintage motorcycles and memorabilia presented by the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum, Custom Chrome International Bike Show, beauty & fashion events, educational and entertainment seminars, and motorcycle product displays and installations.

Here's the 2011 Custom Chrome International Bike Show Schedule:

Round 1 - North American Championship Powered By The Doc Pros at the Custom Chrome International Dealer Show, Santa Clara, CA March 19th and 20th 2011.

Round 2 – European Championship Powered by DHL Global Forwarding at the Custom Chrome Europe Dealer Show, Mainz Germany March 26th and 27th 2011.

Round 3 – Sturgis Road Show Championship - Sturgis Road Show, Harrisburg PA. Shows on Saturday and Sunday, with Awards Sunday April 17th.

Round 4 – European Bike Week Faak Austria September 10th 2011.

Local tourism officials see this event introducing the large number of cyclists within the Mid-Atlantic region to Pennsylvania's capital city of Harrisburg and America's chocolate capital of Hershey, The Sweetest Place On Earth®. Special lodging rates can be found at  HersheyHarrisburgHotels.com.

"Selecting this region of Pennsylvania was a strategic decision," said Bill Tull, Vice President of the EHDDA and owner of Susquehanna Valley Harley-Davidson. "Pennsylvania has the fourth most motorcycle registrations (329,750) in the United States surpassed only by California, Florida, and Texas. Neighboring states New York ranks sixth with 202,565, New Jersey has 163,070, and Maryland has 72,533 registered riders."Finding a central venue capable of hosting the elaborate event also played a role in the location," said Sharon Altland, HHRVB Sales Director. "Producers wanted the capacity to host large numbers of attendees, galleries, exhibits, and specialty option plus the capability to produce multiple special events and concerts under one roof."
The FSC is the premier event facility in the region with over one-million square feet of connected exhibit area, including two indoor arenas. As a tourism destination the region also provides ample lodging and easy accessibility for attendees coming from the Mid-Atlantic region.

"There are two kinds of riders in the world - those who have been to Sturgis and those who want to go," said John Detrick, CEO of Motoring USA. "We're taking the Sturgis experience to the world."

The Sturgis Road Show schedule will expand in 2012 to include more cities domestically and internationally. For more details visit http://www.sturgisroadshow.com/

Sturgis Valentine's Day Gift: Miss Buffalo Chip Video

Keeping in mind that one thing most biker GUYS like is GIRLS, GIRLS, GIRLS - The Buffalo Chip emailed a special video as a Valentine's Day gift to loyal fans: Highlights of the Miss Buffalo Chip 2010 bikini competition. Enjoy!

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Celebrates 70 Years

The Granddaddy of them all - Sturgis Motorcycle Rally celebrates 70 years!
Here are just a few of the things that are on tap, including cold beer!

Made famous by "Big Daddy Rat" Karl Smith
The 22nd Sturgis Rat's Hole Bike Show at Buffalo Chip.

The Rat's Hole will also be serving the ONLY draft beer at the Buffalo Chip and you can purchase a Rat's Hole thermo mug that commemorates Sturgis 2010 and holds 3 cans worth of beer at a discounted price all week - perfect for concerts.

The Sturgis Rat's Hole Bike Show is Thursday, Aug. 12th - staged near the Michael Lichter Exhibition Hall and immediately followed by an Ozzy Ozborne Concert.

Michael Lichter Presents "Eternal 30 In The Wind"

The 10th Motorcycles as Art exhibit entitiled, Eternal Combustion - 30 in the Wind will be on exhibit for 7 days at the Buffalo Chip - featuring 30-custom bikes from top builders alongside the largest single exhibit of Michael's photography, Celebrating Michael's 30th year photographing Sturgis.

Admission is Free, open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

August 7th to 13th, 2010

Lichter Exhibition Hall at Buffalo Chip, Sturgis SD

The exhibit showcases Arlen Ness, Paul Yaffee, Carl Olsen, Matt Olsen, Dave Perewitz, Jody Perewitz, Brian Klock, Donnie Smith, Eddie Trotta, Todd Silicato, Gard Hollinger, Satya Kraus, Jerry Covington, David Covington, Kirk Taylor, Brian Schimke, Athena "Chickie" Ransom, Laura Klock, Gary Maurer, Ron Finch, Counts Kustoms and Sugarbear and more.

Master Bike Builders Ron Finch, Mondo Porras and Bob McKay will join the IMBBA Hall of Fame, Sunday, August 8th at Broken Spoke Campground. Registration for the IMBBA Bike Show is 10 a.m. - The Bike Show awards are at 7pm and the IMBBA Hall of Fame Ceremony is 8pm, immediately followed by a .38 Special Concert at Broken Spoke Campground.

The Legends Ride - Monday the 9th

The escorted ride through the Black Hills will again be one of the highlights as 350 bikes parade from Historic Deadwood to the Legendary Sturgis Buffalo Chip for a star-studded reception and ZZ TOP concert that raises funds for the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame, and for children's charities. Last year, the ride raised more than $60,000. www.legendsride.com.

The Horse 4th Annual Sturgis Bike Show is Monday, Aug. 9th at Full Throttle Saloon in downtown, Sturgis. Registration is free and open from 9 to 11 a.m. with lots of great prize giveaways to bike builders and the audience. Click flyer for details.

STURGIS RALLY IN THE 1950's.....

Don't miss the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum's Hall of Fame Breakfast, at 9 a.m. Aug. 11th.

The AMD - World Championship of Bike Building, Aug. 11th at Champions Park

The Kids & Chrome Ride - Mud Racing - Pro-Hill Climb, Machine Gun Shoots and Nightly Concerts at The Legendary Buffalo Chip.

David Uhl's Sturgis Commemorative Collection at the Legends Gallery - Dirt Track Racing, Limpnickie Lot Bike Builders, International Master Bike Builders, Nightly Concerts and Tattoo Mania at the Broken Spoke Saloon & Broken Spoke Campgrounds.

Iron Cowgirl Missy On The Road To Sturgis

Iron Cowgirl Missy rocked her hometown, Jackson, Michigan on July 24th as a warm-up for her "dream gig" at The Legendary Buffalo Chip during the 70th Anniversary of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

Her tour is named after one of her many original songs, "Heart Of Steel."

Missy has been on a motorcycle since she was 8 years old and has ridden across the country. She has also ridden a horse across Michigan.

You can learn more about this talented young musician "chasing her dreams with a fury" at http://www.ironcowgirlmissy.com/ - She will be broadcasting LIVE "On The Road To Sturgis." Here's the link to UStream.TV.


Iron Cowgirl Missy's Heart of Steel tour bus pulls out Sunday, and they will be meeting up with riders all along the way... on the road to Sturgis. When she returns to Michigan with pictures and stories, she will be attending the Porcupine BASH 2010, Aug. 27 to 29th in Chatham, MI.

She is coming to BASH 2010 because she believes in "Paying it Forward" and that is what she has been doing all along the road of chasing her dreams... Supporting our troops, American Cancer Society, Salvation Army and many other worthwhile causes with her energy and music.

I hope everyone has a safe and fun journey to this year's Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Aug. 8 to 15th!

Sturgis - 22rd Rat's Hole Bike Show Moves to Buffalo Chip

It’s time for Sturgis and the 22nd Annual Rat's Hole Custom Bike Show.
 

"The Buffalo Chip is the new home of the Rat’s Hole for the next 6 years," said Ted Smith, owner and producer of the world famous bike show. "This will be the largest show in Sturgis and the Best of Show will receive his award on the main stage before Ozzy comes on stage in front of thousands of cheering fans."

Fans from all over the world come out to share good times with Ted & Pam Smith and the Rat's Hole Gang.

"We will also have a Rat’s Hole Bar and you can pre buy a collector mug at 386.454.3496 and receive half price beer all week long at the Buffalo Chip," said Ted.

You can also get your Sturgis Mugs at the Rat's Hole eBAY Store.

The Rat's Hole Bar will be the only place serving draft beer. the mugs are double-insulated and hold draft beer equal to 3 cans... perfect to avoid consession lines at concerts. The mug will be picked up at the Rat's Hole Bar at Buffalo Chip and comes with the first "fill up."

To pre-register a bike in one of 20 Classes, go to ratshole.com.

Ozzy will cap off this year's music at The Buffalo Chip! 

Immediately after the World Famous Rat's Hole Custom Bike Show, Ozzy Osbourne will take the stage to  cap off this year's Biker Music Festival at the Legendary Buffalo Chip.

Ozzy Osbourne, the hipster of dark thoughts and dark music was lead vocalist for the British heavy metal band, Black Sabbath in the '70's before becoming a multi-platinum solo artist.

"The Buffalo Chip is offering more activities, more exhibits and shows than ever before," said Ted, who agreed to bring his big show to the Chip as soon as a large enough paved staging area became available.

The music lineup includes ZZ Top, Kid Rock, Motley Crue, The Doobie Brothers and The Scorpions.

You will also be able to see Michael Lichter’s 10th Annual Motorcycles as Art exhibit, entitled "Eternal Combustion  - 30 in the Wind" that explores the explosion of interest and passion for custom motorcycles. The exhibit features the work of 30 custom builders.

To check out the music lineup and find special deals on camping  for Sturgis Bike Week 2010, visit the buffaochip.com.