80th Sturgis Rally Events Schedule - 2020!

Gambler 500 Races - Friday, Aug. 7 - Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020
Strap yourself in and get down and dirty during a massively fun, mini-motorcycling and car-launching adventure when the Gambler 500 guys roll into the Best Party Anywhere® for nine days of shenanigans! Get together with other mini-bike-ridin’ and car-criplin’ mofos and ride yours like you stole it during daily Gambler 500 events Aug. 7-15!

Gambler Hooptie X - Sunday, Aug. 9 @ 12:00 p.m. @CrossRoads
The Sturgis Rally may be known as a motorcycle event, but the Gambler 500 boys start off their week at the Buffalo Chip by stirring things up with this free hooptie event! Everyone is welcome to bring out their favorite crap bucket and tear up some dirt with a bunch of racers (like Jason Lightner and his flying Porsche) who value fun over rules. They’ll be shredding and causing a ruckus all day at Camp Zero.

Gambler 500 Races - Friday, Aug. 7 - Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020
Strap yourself in and get down and dirty during a massively fun, mini-motorcycling and car-launching adventure when the Gambler 500 guys roll into the Best Party Anywhere® for nine days of shenanigans! Get together with other mini-bike-ridin’ and car-criplin’ mofos and ride yours like you stole it during daily Gambler 500 events Aug. 7-15!

Ride and rub elbows with some of the biggest names in the biz during the 13^th annual Legends Ride presented by GEICO Motorcycle!

The Ride that Rocks is dedicated to bringing rally goers together to raise significant funds for local charities. This event has, since its inception in 2008, raised over half a million dollars for charity and hosted riders from all over the world, in addition to some of the biggest names in television, film, music and motorcycling.

Participate in an exhilarating and unrivaled rally tradition on Monday, Aug. 10, 2020: the 13th annual Legends Ride!

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THE KICK OFF, RIDE AND CONCERTS

Walk in the footsteps of Wild West legends down Deadwood's beautiful cobblestone Main Street as you meet other riders, rub elbows with celebrities, and check out all the bikes. Here, the Legends Ride invites you take part in an unparalleled live custom motorcycle auction right in front of the historic Franklin Hotel.

Following the auction, riders will enjoy a self-guided, scenic ride through the beautiful Black Hills alongside hundreds of fellow Legends Riders.

Riders will reconvene at the Buffalo Chip to attend a special riders-only reception complete with complimentary food, drinks and live entertainment.

Following the reception the first 200 riders to reserve their spot on the ride will get admittance into the Buffalo Chip amphitheater to experience a legendary double headliner performance on the Buffalo Chip main stage.

SEE AND BE SEEN

The Legends Ride is truly iconic, having drawn celebrities like Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, Journey’s Neal Schon, Orange County Choppers’ Paul Teutul, Sr., actor R. Lee Ermey, philanthropist John Paul DeJoria, and the Ness family, just to name a few.  

This high-profile, celebrity appeal has been featured on CMT, the National Geographic Channel, the Tonight Show, FX Network and the Travel Channel, as well as in countless print, online and newspaper articles. 

Don’t miss your chance to meet, ride and party with the stars, all while raising money for worthwhile charities. Join the Ride that Rocks during the rally by reserving now!

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Gambler 500 Races - Friday, Aug. 7 - Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020
Strap yourself in and get down and dirty during a massively fun, mini-motorcycling and car-launching adventure when the Gambler 500 guys roll into the Best Party Anywhere® for nine days of shenanigans! Get together with other mini-bike-ridin’ and car-criplin’ mofos and ride yours like you stole it during daily Gambler 500 events Aug. 7-15!

Gambler Mini Bike Endurocross - Monday, Aug. 10 @ 3:00 p.m. @PowerSports Complex
A brand-new challenging race course was constructed at the Buffalo Chip’s PowerSports Complex for 2019, and this year the Gambler guys are going to invade with their incredible Coleman mini bikes! Rocks, mud and a plethora of obstacles await those brave enough to enter the dirt gauntlet. Come bang bars with your buddies at this free event at the PowerSports Complex, then enjoy some cold brews after the race while celebrating victory and bitching about battle wounds.

Experience a day of Real Riders, Real Stories and Real Passion during the 12th annual Sturgis Buffalo Chip® Biker Belles Celebration.

On Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 8:00 a.m. to 2 p.m., you’re invited to join a day of relaxing and uplifting festivities that celebrate the fastest growing segment in the motorcycling—WOMEN!—while supporting organizations benefitting women’s causes.

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GRAB LIFE BY THE HANDLEBARS

The Biker Belles Morning Ride™ will lead you on a guided journey through the beautiful Black Hills from The Lodge at Deadwood to a symposium and reception at the Buffalo Chip CrossRoads. Here, leading industry women will discuss their experiences with motorcycling during an inspiring symposium.

SHARE YOUR PASSION

The Buffalo Chip Women & Wheels™ Bike Show presented by the Wild Gypsy Tour allows you to see some of the coolest female-owned bikes and learn the stories behind them.

UNWIND WITH YOUR WIND SISTERS

Pamper yourself at the reception by visiting the Comfort Zone by Team Diva. Take advantage of this well-deserved opportunity to discover and experience new beauty care, fashion wear and riding gear made specifically for women in this retreat area! 

FEED YOUR HUNGER FOR KNOWLEDGE

Enjoy a delicious catered lunch while taking in stories from our symposium panelists. While you’re there, be sure to check out the phenomenal auction items and place your bids.

LIVE WITH PURPOSE

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip created the Biker Belles for two complementary purposes.

1. To raise awareness of the passion, diversity and spirit of women in motorcycling, celebrating women’s role in shaping the culture, art and history of motorcycling.
2. To use the event to raise funds for local charities that would be of particular interest to these very women. This charity event has been raising monies for worthy causes since its inception in 2009. Your contribution in 2020 will help the Biker Belles continue its mission of charitable giving.

JOIN THE COMMUNITY

All—men and women, riders and non-riders—are welcome to join this gathering of mentorship and sharing.

Participants are asked to make a $65 contribution to join the festivities, 100 percent of which directly benefit three South Dakota-based charities that benefit women-related causes, Helping with Horsepower, the Strider Foundation and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame.

Don’t miss your opportunity to gather, ride and share stories during the 2019 Biker Belles event. Reserve your place now!

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The Biker Belles legacy began 12 years ago with a vision to create a women’s charity ride.

The idea later blossomed to become much bigger and broader with the involvement of a group of women who wanted to make a difference.

Hall of Famers Gloria Struck, Cris Sommer Simmons and Laura Klock, along with ride expert Meg McDonough, all wanted to elevate their support for women in motorcycling and encourage new riders into the sport and lifestyle they themselves knew and loved so much.

Motorcycling had been a vehicle for change in the lives of these women, so they felt called to improve the event to recognize those who paved the way, raise funds to support the preservation of this history and build up the lives of the next generation of young girls in the local community.

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip shared this vision, and so a symposium was added, the Comfort Zone and silent auction was created, and later Ambassador Diva Amy Skaling and Ride Safety Captain Vicky Roberts-Sanfelipo joined the celebration. In 2016 Kelly Yazdi brought the Wild Gypsy Tour women to the circle.

The Biker Belles community continues to grow and has earned the reputation of the home for women coming to Sturgis for the rally. What started out as a women’s ride every year has now expanded to a day-long event for everyone—women, men, riders, passenger riders, non riders—to celebrate and support women and their role in the sport of motorcycling.

The Biker Belles program continues to evolve as riders’ interests and passions continue to change.

Follow in the footsteps of fierce Native American warriors and the US Cavalry and experience the history and lore of the American West on the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Western Frontier Motorcycle Rides!

Ride alongside local historian Paul Mitchell as he takes you and your friends on a ride back in time from the legendary Buffalo Chip Campground to the gravesite of Jonathon “Buffalo Chips” White, the campground’s namesake and protégé of Buffalo Bill Cody.

Each ride will offer you the chance to experience history hands on with activities including rifle and pistol shooting experiences, and a four-hour motorcycle expedition to the site of the Great Sioux Nation Battle at Slim Buttes.

The Western Heritage Motorcycle Rides will take place during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on Tuesday, Aug. 11 and Thursday, Aug. 13. Each ride is limited to 20 participants.

As you ride through the scenic foothills north of the Black Hills, listen and learn the unique history of the area as Mitchell shares the fascinating stories of Chief American Horse, Jonathon “Buffalo Chips” White, and the Battle of Slim Buttes. You’ll also learn about the US Cavalry, Cavalry scouts, several other instrumental Sioux Chiefs, Buffalo Bill Cody, Hugh Glass, the history of Pony Express, and much more!

Morning Meet Up (8 a.m.)

Meet at the Sturgis Rally Info Center at the Buffalo Chip CrossRoads for a short orientation of the day’s activities.

Continental Breakfast

Enjoy a breakfast at the Information Center. Paul Mitchell will share a brief history of the area as you eat.

Antique Rifle Shooting

Test out your skills shooting antique rifles like those used by the US Cavalry with an introduction into Cowboy Action Shooting  You’ll use two single-action revolvers, a lever-action rifle and a double barrel shotgun. 

Kickstands Up for the First Leg

The ride will depart from the shooting range. From here you’ll travel north on SD-79 past sacred Bear Butte, Scoop Town historical marker, Bismark Trail historical marker and the winding Belle Fourche River.  

Hoover, SD

After 53 miles, you’ll be able to stretch your legs and hear historical remarks during a stop at the Hoover General Store on the Grand River, famous for its connection with Hugh Glass and the movie The Reverent.

Slim Buttes Overlook

At your next stop at a scenic overlook of Slim Buttes, you’ll hear tales of the surrounding Native American encampments and dinosaurs that roamed the area.

Reva Store

A stop at the Reva Store in the historic community of Reva, SD will allow you to fuel up, use the restroom and grab your sack lunch. The community bears the name of Reva Bonniwell, the daughter of the first settler.

Gravesites of Buffalo Chips and American Horse

Four miles outside Reva, you’ll come upon a small cemetery that serves as the final resting place for Buffalo Chips. He and Chief American Horse, both died in the battle of Slim Buttes. Here, you will enjoy your sack lunch before heading back south to the Spur Creek Soon.

Spur Creek Saloon

On the way back to the Chip, you’ll stop at the rustic Spur Creek Saloon for refreshments, photo opportunities and more historical narrative. From here you’ll depart back to the Sturgis Buffalo Chip.

There’s no other place in the world that lets you experience this fascinating history, so don’t miss your opportunity during the 2020 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

Spaces on each tour are extremely limited.

Gambler 500 Races - Friday, Aug. 7 - Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020
Strap yourself in and get down and dirty during a massively fun, mini-motorcycling and car-launching adventure when the Gambler 500 guys roll into the Best Party Anywhere® for nine days of shenanigans! Get together with other mini-bike-ridin’ and car-criplin’ mofos and ride yours like you stole it during daily Gambler 500 events Aug. 7-15!

Anarchy Games – Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020 @ 6:30 p.m. @ Camp Zero
Anything goes during the Anarchy Games hosted by Go Fast Don’t Die when the  Gambler boys show up. Unless you’re #afraidoffun show up on a bike. Roll a keg, race slow, twist off the line, catch some airtime and hold on tight. Sound like absolutely no fun? Then don’t show.

Gambler 500 Races - Friday, Aug. 7 - Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020
Strap yourself in and get down and dirty during a massively fun, mini-motorcycling and car-launching adventure when the Gambler 500 guys roll into the Best Party Anywhere® for nine days of shenanigans! Get together with other mini-bike-ridin’ and car-criplin’ mofos and ride yours like you stole it during daily Gambler 500 events Aug. 7-15!

Gambler 500 Mini Bike Showdown Drags - Wednesday, Aug. 12 @ 5:00 p.m. @ Buffalo Chip Amphitheater
The champs will be separated from chumps once and for all during the Gambler 500 Mini Bike Showdown drags. Mini bike racers will flying around obstacles down the dragstrip in the center of the Buffalo Chip amphitheater for a chance to get their mitts on big time prizes. You’ll need Buffalo Chip Admission Pass in order to see all the action. Grab yours here!

Gambler 500 Hooptie Huck  - Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020
This huckers dream may or may not happen. It depends on if you show up to watch these guys DESTROY and perhaps launch a couple vehicles far beyond repair.

Follow in the footsteps of fierce Native American warriors and the US Cavalry and experience the history and lore of the American West on the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Western Frontier Motorcycle Rides!

Ride alongside local historian Paul Mitchell as he takes you and your friends on a ride back in time from the legendary Buffalo Chip Campground to the gravesite of Jonathon “Buffalo Chips” White, the campground’s namesake and protégé of Buffalo Bill Cody.

Each ride will offer you the chance to experience history hands on with activities including rifle and pistol shooting experiences, and a four-hour motorcycle expedition to the site of the Great Sioux Nation Battle at Slim Buttes.

The Western Heritage Motorcycle Rides will take place during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on Tuesday, Aug. 11 and Thursday, Aug. 13. Each ride is limited to 20 participants.

As you ride through the scenic foothills north of the Black Hills, listen and learn the unique history of the area as Mitchell shares the fascinating stories of Chief American Horse, Jonathon “Buffalo Chips” White, and the Battle of Slim Buttes. You’ll also learn about the US Cavalry, Cavalry scouts, several other instrumental Sioux Chiefs, Buffalo Bill Cody, Hugh Glass, the history of Pony Express, and much more!

Morning Meet Up (8 a.m.)

Meet at the Sturgis Rally Info Center at the Buffalo Chip CrossRoads for a short orientation of the day’s activities.

Continental Breakfast

Enjoy a breakfast at the Information Center. Paul Mitchell will share a brief history of the area as you eat.

Antique Rifle Shooting

Test out your skills shooting antique rifles like those used by the US Cavalry with an introduction into Cowboy Action Shooting  You’ll use two single-action revolvers, a lever-action rifle and a double barrel shotgun. 

Kickstands Up for the First Leg

The ride will depart from the shooting range. From here you’ll travel north on SD-79 past sacred Bear Butte, Scoop Town historical marker, Bismark Trail historical marker and the winding Belle Fourche River.  

Hoover, SD

After 53 miles, you’ll be able to stretch your legs and hear historical remarks during a stop at the Hoover General Store on the Grand River, famous for its connection with Hugh Glass and the movie The Reverent.

Slim Buttes Overlook

At your next stop at a scenic overlook of Slim Buttes, you’ll hear tales of the surrounding Native American encampments and dinosaurs that roamed the area.

Reva Store

A stop at the Reva Store in the historic community of Reva, SD will allow you to fuel up, use the restroom and grab your sack lunch. The community bears the name of Reva Bonniwell, the daughter of the first settler.

Gravesites of Buffalo Chips and American Horse

Four miles outside Reva, you’ll come upon a small cemetery that serves as the final resting place for Buffalo Chips. He and Chief American Horse, both died in the battle of Slim Buttes. Here, you will enjoy your sack lunch before heading back south to the Spur Creek Soon.

Spur Creek Saloon

On the way back to the Chip, you’ll stop at the rustic Spur Creek Saloon for refreshments, photo opportunities and more historical narrative. From here you’ll depart back to the Sturgis Buffalo Chip.

There’s no other place in the world that lets you experience this fascinating history, so don’t miss your opportunity during the 2020 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

Spaces on each tour are extremely limited.

Gambler 500 Races - Friday, Aug. 7 - Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020
Strap yourself in and get down and dirty during a massively fun, mini-motorcycling and car-launching adventure when the Gambler 500 guys roll into the Best Party Anywhere® for nine days of shenanigans! Get together with other mini-bike-ridin’ and car-criplin’ mofos and ride yours like you stole it during daily Gambler 500 events Aug. 7-15!

Gambler 500 Races - Friday, Aug. 7 - Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020
Strap yourself in and get down and dirty during a massively fun, mini-motorcycling and car-launching adventure when the Gambler 500 guys roll into the Best Party Anywhere® for nine days of shenanigans! Get together with other mini-bike-ridin’ and car-criplin’ mofos and ride yours like you stole it during daily Gambler 500 events Aug. 7-15!