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Motorcycles and The Black Hills

This may not surprise anybody who has  been to the Black Hills in the first week of August, but a lot of folks around here really love these machines.        The 2007 Sturgis Motorcycle Races and Rally Week (http://www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com/) will be from August 5 th to the 13th. This annual event is America's biggest motorcycle get-together and unless you've booked months in advance, you'll probably have difficulty finding a place to stay within 200 miles. If you are not a fan of motorcycles, you may want to schedule your vacation some other time. During Rally Week, lodging is more expensive and the roads can become congested -- especially I90 between Rapid City and Sturgis.           If you are a motorcycle buff, a visit to the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum (http://www.sturgismuseum.com/) is probably a must. They have a nice collection of old Indians as well as some early Harleys.  Also, if you want to see even more ancient Indian motorcyles -- and old cars too -- you have to visit A&A Auto Salvage on Seger Drive in Rapid City. (No kidding!). Try this link for directions.      Anytime, throughout the summer, is a good time to "ride the Hills". Spearfish Canyon is one popular ride, as well as the Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway. But just about any paved road will do. We list some roads and their "driveability" on our On-Roading page.         If dirt bikes are your thing, we can also point you toward some first-class nasty roads. More than 5,000 miles of forest service roads that open to riding. (The USFS uses the word "roads" very loosely.)  Some areas of the Black Hills National Forest are open to off-road riding, however the forest managers are developing a new plan which will impose limits on off-road riding.       Most riders bring their own motorcycles, some are even flown in from Europe and Asia, but rentals are available several locations.  Harleys are available from Black Hills Harley Davidson. Motorcycle tours can be arranged through Black Hills Motorcycle Tours who can also arrange motorcycle rentals too.