Born To Ride News

What do you get when you have 500 motorcycles burning out at the same time? A world record!

Sturgis, SD (June 7, 2010) – The Broken Spoke Campground on 79 North is proud to announce the return of the S&S Smokeout to the 70^th Sturgis Rally.  The same rubber chunking, heart pounding, hair raising event that first graced the County Line during the 2009 Black Hills Rally is kicking off round two in 2010.  To top even last year’s amazing event, the Broken Spoke and S&S Cycles will raffle off an S&S motor! On Thursday, August 12th, 500 lucky individuals will line up their motorcycles to become part of history and create a one-off burnout that could probably be seen from the far reaches of space. Of course, safety is the number one priority and The Broken Spoke will bring in concrete jersey barriers for contestants to pull up to. Each and every rider will receive a number and a corresponding certificate for their participation in this one of a kind experience. They will also receive a raffle ticket for their chance to take home that shiny new S&S motor. This is the only way to get your shot at the motorcycle history books and a killer prize from America’s premiere horsepower provider, so don’t miss out.

Head over to the Broken Spoke Campground on Thursday, August 12^th between 12noon and 3pm to sign up.  If you are camping at the Broken Spoke, you can pre-register by emailing:  lisa@dbcustomleather.com  to reserve your number.  Please include your Broken Spoke Campground confirmation number in your email.  All contestants will be required to sign a waiver and if you are not present by 3:00pm, your number will be handed off to another lucky soul.

What else can you expect on this great day at the Broken Spoke Campground?  In addition to the 45,000 square foot ride-thru bar, great food, Olympic-size pool, tiki bar, hot tubs, music all day & night, private hot showers, General Store, Wall of Death, Good ‘ol Days Raceway and the Legends Gallery we have the Cycle Source Nighttime Chopper Show taking place at 6:00 pm. You can register your bike from 3-6pm. More details on show classes to be announced.

Tent camping within the shadows of beautiful Bear Butte, oversized RV spots and private air-conditioned cabins are still available for the Sturgis 70^th Rally at the Broken Spoke Campground.  All concerts are free for campers and the Broken Spoke has the best rates and amenities of any campground in Sturgis.  Call or book online today! 

Broken Spoke Campground, 79 North, Sturgis, SD

Toll-Free 877-653-6679 (8-SPOKE-ON-79)

http://www.brokenspokecampground.com/

U.S. Representative Randy Forbes (R-VA) Leads Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Ride

 Honors Veterans in Speech

 WASHINGTON, D.C., June 7, 2010 – Congressional Motorcycle Safety Caucus member, Representative Randy Forbes (R-VA) rode at the head of the annual “Ride for Freedom” demonstration at Rolling Thunder in Washington D.C. over Memorial Day weekend.  Forbes joined thousands of motorcyclists and delivered a speech honoring the men and women who have served our country.

After the event Forbes commented, “What a great ride and a way to help us to never forget our POW/MIA veterans.”

The event also offered an opportunity for Forbes to highlight motorcycle safety.  “While Sunday’s ride was specifically a way to honor our nation’s POW and MIA veterans, it also demonstrated just how important responsible riding is, and served as a reminder to other motorists just how many riders are out on the roads – including thousands of veterans.”

The Motorcycle Industry Council’s (MIC) Senior Vice President for Government Relations, Kathy Van Kleeck noted, “MIC would like to thank Congressman Forbes for leading the Ride for Freedom, and for his commitment to safe motorcycling.”

Duane Taylor, MIC’s Director of Federal Affairs said, “As a rider himself, Congressman Forbes is a great representative of motorcyclists. However, Members don’t have to be riders themselves to be committed to motorcycle safety.  MIC urges all riders to contact their Member of Congress to encourage him or her to become a member of the Motorcycle Safety Caucus.”

To view a short video of the ride, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oDx7z_Ablk.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The Congressional Motorcycle Safety Caucus is a bipartisan group of Members of Congress, including Caucus Co-chairs Representatives Michael Burgess (R-TX) and Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ), committed to improving and advancing the safety of motorcyclists. 

The Motorcycle Industry Council exists to preserve, protect and promote motorcycling through government relations, communications and media relations, statistics and research, aftermarket programs, development of data communications standards, and activities surrounding technical and regulatory issues.

It is a not-for-profit, national trade association representing manufacturers and distributors of motorcycles, scooters, motorcycle/ATV/ROV parts and accessories, and members of allied trades such as publishing companies, advertising agencies, insurance firms and consultants.

The MIC is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., with a government relations office adjacent to Washington, D.C. First called the MIC in 1970, the organization has been in operation since 1914.