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STURGIS BUFFALO CHIP’S
WOLFMAN JACK
STAGE
TONIGHT
10:30 PM
3 DOORS DOWN
8:30 PM
ONE-THE ONLY TRIBUTE
TO METALLICA
7 PM
MIDNIGHT MOB
TOMORROW
10:30 PM
KID ROCK
8:30 PM
LITA FORD
7 PM
TIM MONTANA AND
THE SHREDNECKS
THE BUFFALO CHIP CELEBRATES 35!
How a cow pasture became ‘The Best Party Anywhere’
I
t’s easy to look back on any successful enterprise
with the benefit of hindsight and reflect on its
beginnings with authority. However, for ventures that grow organically — and that’s most of
them — the path is unpredictable. Here’s an example: when Jimmy Page was asked by Rolling Stone
why Led Zeppelin didn’t continue on after the death
of John Bonham, he said, “Led Zeppelin wasn’t a
corporate entity. It was an affair of the heart.” There’s
just no planning things that grow from fundamental
grassroots spirit.
That describes the Buffalo Chip. As the focus of
Travel and Discovery Channel programs it’s a place
known worldwide, especially in motorcycle circles,
as a must-see destination and a bucket list item for
riders across the globe. But none of that was even
imagined when the first riders camped in a cow pasture east of Sturgis in the early ‘80s.
On the occasion of the Chip’s 35th anniversary,
let’s dig back into the Chip’s roots and uncover the
origins of this murky, mythical, sometimes-messy,
always-fun biker haven. Here’s a place to begin: Several years ago, Chip camper James Bakalich brought
a gift for the Chip’s owner, Rod “Woody” Woodruff.
It was a patch James had bought on eBay that said
“Buffalo Chip Picnic” dated 1982. That patch has a
story that speaks directly to the Chip’s beginnings.
See, 1982 was the year the City of Sturgis threw
bikers out of City Park. By several accounts, Sturgis
residents had had enough. They wanted the biker
Camper James Bakalich (left) brought Chip owner, Rod “Woody” Woodruff a Buffalo Chip Picnic patch as a
gift. It’s dated 1982, the first year bikers made the Chip their home.
riff-raff out of their town and the rally’s very survival was in jeopardy. That’s when Woody opened up
some land east of town to let the bikers set up camp.
There was no master plan. “We called it the Buffalo Chip Picnic at first, but we weren’t paying atten-
tion and the guys in the parking lot registered the
name,” he said. “So it caught me off guard one year;
they had a court order and we had to go through a
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Sat 8/6
Sun 8/7
78/59
Partly Cloudy/
Windy
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STURGIS BUFFALO CHIP’S
WOLFMAN JACK
STAGE
TONIGHT
10:30 PM
3 DOORS DOWN
8:30 PM
ONE-THE ONLY TRIBUTE
TO METALLICA
7 PM
MIDNIGHT MOB
TOMORROW
10:30 PM
KID ROCK
8:30 PM
LITA FORD
7 PM
TIM MONTANA AND
THE SHREDNECKS
THE BUFFALO CHIP CELEBRATES 35!
How a cow pasture became ‘The Best Party Anywhere’
I
t’s easy to look back on any successful enterprise
with the benefit of hindsight and reflect on its
beginnings with authority. However, for ventures that grow organically — and that’s most of
them — the path is unpredictable. Here’s an example: when Jimmy Page was asked by Rolling Stone
why Led Zeppelin didn’t continue on after the death
of John Bonham, he said, “Led Zeppelin wasn’t a
corporate entity. It was an affair of the heart.” There’s
just no planning things that grow from fundamental
grassroots spirit.
That describes the Buffalo Chip. As the focus of
Travel and Discovery Channel programs it’s a place
known worldwide, especially in motorcycle circles,
as a must-see destination and a bucket list item for
riders across the globe. But none of that was even
imagined when the first riders camped in a cow pasture east of Sturgis in the early ‘80s.
On the occasion of the Chip’s 35th anniversary,
let’s dig back into the Chip’s roots and uncover the
origins of this murky, mythical, sometimes-messy,
always-fun biker haven. Here’s a place to begin: Several years ago, Chip camper James Bakalich brought
a gift for the Chip’s owner, Rod “Woody” Woodruff.
It was a patch James had bought on eBay that said
“Buffalo Chip Picnic” dated 1982. That patch has a
story that speaks directly to the Chip’s beginnings.
See, 1982 was the year the City of Sturgis threw
bikers out of City Park. By several accounts, Sturgis
residents had had enough. They wanted the biker
Camper James Bakalich (left) brought Chip owner, Rod “Woody” Woodruff a Buffalo Chip Picnic patch as a
gift. It’s dated 1982, the first year bikers made the Chip their home.
riff-raff out of their town and the rally’s very survival was in jeopardy. That’s when Woody opened up
some land east of town to let the bikers set up camp.
There was no master plan. “We called it the Buffalo Chip Picnic at first, but we weren’t paying atten-
tion and the guys in the parking lot registered the
name,” he said. “So it caught me off guard one year;
they had a court order and we had to go through a
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SHOWCASE STAGES
Saturday 8/6
BIKINI BEACH
11 AM ............................... Bikini Beach Party
1 PM ................................................ Karaoke
2 PM ..................... Beers And Burps Contest
2:30 PM .......................... Whip Cream Twister
3 PM .............................. Rope Swing Contest
3:30 PM ............................ Slip n’ Slide Relay
4 PM .......................... Frozen T-Shirt Contest
4:30 PM ......... Air Sex World Championships
5:30 PM ............... Homemade Bikini Contest
7 PM ..............................................Big Skillet
Midnight . ........................................The Mods
CROSSROADS EVENTS
7–11 AM ...........................Sons Of Light Free
Pancake Breakfast
8 AM–8 PM ...................Ride-Thru Weddings
9 AM–1 PM .............. Miss Buffalo Chip Bikini
Bike Wash
9 AM–9 PM ............. Husker Helicopter Rides
10 AM–8 PM .................... Trike Daddy Derby
Noon .........Full Throttle Magazine Bike Show
2 PM–6 PM ................... Sexy Dance Routine
Bike Wash
5 PM ..........Full Throttle Magazine Bike Show
Awards Presentation
CROSSROADS STAGE
2 PM .......................................... Biker Games
2:30 PM ...............................Jimmie Bratcher
3:30 PM ..................................... Biker Games
4 PM .....................................Jimmie Bratcher
5 PM .......................................... Biker Games
6 PM ........Brandon Jones & The Thirsty Fish
7 PM ..............Sturgis Rider Rhythm Rockers
7:15 PM ...Brandon Jones & The Thirsty Fish
HOYT AXTON STAGE
1:30 PM ..................................... Biker Games
4 PM ................................. The Big Dick Dash
5 PM ..................................Reformed Whores
5:30 PM ....................................Dueling Dicks
6:30 PM .......................Charlie Brechtel Band
Midnight ................ Midnight Endurance Ride
Charlie Brechtel Band
KINISON STAGE
4 PM .......................................... Captain Jack
5 PM .............................Pickle Lickin’ Contest’
6 PM ...................................The Living Deads
8 PM. ................................. Buffalo Dreamers
8:05 PM ..............................The Living Deads
9:55 PM .............................. Buffalo Dreamers
10 PM ................................... The Flaunt Girls
10:05 PM ............................The Living Deads
Midnight ............................... The Flaunt Girls
12:30 AM ............................................... MMS
ROADHOUSE STAGE
6:30, 8 & 10 PM ....................... Colossal Boss
With Sturgis Rider Rhythm Rockers
Schedules are subject to change.
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35 YEARS AT THE CHIP
legal fight just to let anyone on the place. Then
for several years we were the Bare Butte Rendezvous, but no one knew what the Butte was: they
thought we were saying ‘bare butts!’”
Now commonly known as Bear Butte, this recognizable geological landmark was referred to as
“Bare Butte” until the early ‘50’s due to its lack of
trees. But as it turned out, none of that made any
difference — the Buffalo Chip name had stuck.
“Everyone called it the Buffalo Chip no matter
what we said,” added Woody.
From the start, Woody hired bands to entertain the campers. The Foggy Notion Band took
the first makeshift stage, then played at the Chip
every year for over a decade. Johnny Paycheck and
Iron Butterfly were on the early roster, along with
Susan Nelson. It’s fitting that Willie Nelson is in
the lineup for the 35th.
In those days, the Chip drew characters like
resident artist Crazy George, who just kept coming back until he became a fixture. “He painted
signs and he painted ladies,” said Woody. “That
was really his forte in the early days.”
Woody quickly became aware that hosting
thousands of people took substantial effort and
even more money. Additional land was purchased,
loans were taken, wells were drilled, and more riders came to camp each year. According to the
Chip’s longtime former marketing director Mike
Sanborn, the most important investment ever
was the investment in water. Clean showers and
flush toilets meant that women were more likely
to camp at the Chip, and just like ladies night at
the local pub, when women turn up, the men will
likely follow.
But even more important than increasing
attendance and building infrastructure was building relationships with campers, something Woody
made a point of doing from the start. He actually
liked the people who came. He visited with them,
listened to them, and made them feel welcome,
one smile and one handshake at a time — and he
still does. “I’m always glad when rally time is here
and the Chip family comes back,” said Woody.
“It’s really the campers that have made the Buffalo
Chip what it is, the friendships they form and the
memories they make. We really mean it when we
say ‘welcome home.’”
The objective then, as now, is to offer riders a
fun, safe, memorable time at the Sturgis Rally in
an atmosphere of freedom and camaraderie. By
bikers, for bikers. That, in a nugget, is the Buffalo
Chip. That’s why you’re here, right?
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Width in feet of each of George
Washington’s eyes on Mt. Rushmore
Height in feet Thomas
Jefferson would be based
on the scale of his head
on Mt. Rushmore
0
465
Casualties in the
construction of
Mt. Rushmore
Mount Rushmore turns 75 this October. If you haven’t visited, this is the year to go. If you have, this
is the year to go back. Details at www.travelsouthdakota.com
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IF YOU’D RATHER BE RIDING
Take the new shortcut!
H
ow did you get to the Buffalo Chip? We
aren’t asking whether you arrived on
two, three or four wheels, the question
is: what road did you travel? If you came from
the east on I-90 and rode through Sturgis, you
missed an opportunity to take new Fort Meade
Way. What you probably didn’t miss if you came
through town was the stop-and-go traffic, a problem Fort Meade Way solves.
First proposed as early as 1975 and completed
just this June, Fort Meade Way is not entirely new.
It’s actually a connector that turns two prior spur
roads into one. It has a wide hard-packed surface
that rolls with the curve of the land for a straight
shot between Exit 37 on I-90 and highways 34
and 79.
Meade County officials say it has quickly
become one of the most highly traveled roads in
the county. More than 1,400 vehicles used it in
the first week, and that was almost two months
before the Rally started. Rough estimates place
usage at 200 to 250 vehicles a day driven by people going to Fort Meade, ranchers moving cattle
north, or just commuters.
“I’ve never seen a new road built that didn’t
benefit the public,” said Meade County Commissioner Galen Niederwerder. It’s seen as a great convenience for truckers who otherwise added miles
to their trips by taking Exit 30. The shortcut now
eliminates the concerns of navigating the narrow streets in town, then winding through the S
curves, just to get north. It’s safer for everyone.
The new shortcut is also a boon to emergency
service providers who now have much quicker
access to this part of Meade County. It benefits
people going to the Fort Meade Veteran’s Hospital, the high school or any of the venues east of
Sturgis. “And it’s a beautiful drive,” Niederwerder
added.
Concert-goers
benefit, too!
This picture was taken before the surface treatment was applied that tremendously improved Fort
Meade Way’s surface.
“Some people have the perception it was built
only for the rally, but nothing could be further
from the truth,” said Niederwerder. “It should
have been built 50 years ago and that was long
before there was a Buffalo Chip. In the long run I
believe it will be determined that it was the right
thing to do.”
When billowing dust in the first few weeks
posed a safety hazard, the county treated Fort
Meade Way’s entire length with mag water, a.k.a.
magnesium chloride, which had a massive positive impact on the road’s surface and functionality.
So whether you’re riding back to the Chip
after a cruise through the Badlands or just com-
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ing out for a concert in the evening, Fort Meade
Way offers an alternate route to help you avoid
traffic bottlenecks. And it’s a scenic 5.6-mile ride
through rolling Black Hills prairie and pine — a
much better option than wearing out your clutch
hand and over heating your bike.
And here’s a word to the wise: as easy as it is
to enjoy this new scenic bypass, don’t speed! It’s
expected to be heavily patrolled.
The biggest names and the best entertainment
in the Black Hills appear on the Wolfman Jack
Stage at the Buffalo Chip. Biker or not, camper or
not, concerts at the Chip are definite happenings.
Concert traffic jams have long been a factor,
with no practical alternate route available. But
that was before Fort Meade Way was completed.
So if you’re coming to the Chip for a concert now,
simply take Exit 37 from I-90 no matter which
direction you’re coming from. From points east,
you’ll exit five miles before the Sturgis exits. From
the west, skip the backed-up off ramps and buzz
through to Pleasant Valley Road (Exit 37). In
.8 miles turn onto Fort Meade Way then turn
right on 207th. (It’s well-marked by green highway signs.) In one mile turn left on 132nd to the
concert parking lot. Reverse the route on the way
home and skip the snarl.
Take Exit 37 from I-90 and travel east on Pleasant Valley Road .08 miles. Turn north on Fort
Meade Way at the old schoolhouse and go 4.8 miles to the Buffalo Chip.
WHERE’S WOODY?
The Buffalo Chip’s ubiquitous Rod “Woody” Woodruff loves to
meet campers. He roams far and wide at the Chip, so keep your
eyes peeled for his smiling face and say hello. And if you want to
win classic Chip merch, also look for Woody in the pages of the
Sturgis Rider Daily. Each day there’s a different Woody caricature
hidden in a photo of an event or location he especially recommends. The first three campers or visitors who report their find to
the Chamber of Commerce/Rally Info Center at the Chip Crossroads win a prize. And don’t forget to take note of where Woody is
hiding out, because that’s definitely the place to be.
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WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE BACK!
Here’s what’s new
W
hat’s better than the 75th anniversary of
the Sturgis Rally? The 76th, of course.
Because this year the Black Hills are
alive with the sounds of throbbing V-twins and
rumbling exhausts. There’s plenty of room to ride
and miles of open country to explore.
Returning campers say they love staying at the
Buffalo Chip. They look forward each year to
reconnecting with friends and making new ones.
They expect the best concerts at the Rally, over-thetop entertainment and all the amenities the Chip
provides. But as much as there’s comfort in familiarity almost everyone also asks: “What’s new?”
The answer this year is, “Plenty!”
The biggest news is something that’s not even on
Chip property: it’s Fort Meade Way, a new short cut
from I-90 to route 34 that makes it so much easier
to get to the Chip. It’s a big deal to have another
option for getting around, especially one that helps
you avoid traffic jams at the usual exits and skip the
stop-and-go snarl through town that wears out your
clutch hand. And it’s not only a boon for campers
during the rally but also for emergency and municipal vehicles and regular citizens in the community
year round. Fort Meade Way lets Chip campers
take the short way home.
Before you even check in you’ll notice the new
shade sails at the CrossRoads. Over-engineered like
everything around here, this feature makes an inviting space even cooler and creates a defined area for
some of the Chip’s signature rides and receptions.
Come over and hang out in the shade!
You’ll notice several prominent changes in the
Chip amphitheater. For one thing, there’s a newly
paved drag strip running right through the heart of
it. And between the main stage and the Top Shelf
there’s a brand new dirt track, too. These two features are the lynch pins in this year’s day of motorcycle mayhem called Moto Stampede, a wide-open
all day throwdown focused on getting power to the
ground in a big way. Wednesday could well be the
biggest, noisiest, most memorable day of the entire
Rally!
Speaking of pulse-elevating action, we’re excited
to welcome the Flaunt Girls to the Chip. Their
show combines dancing, acrobatics, aerobatics and
more. You’ll be mesmerized by this troop of stunning ladies. See them every night on the Kinison
stage.
For foodies, the best news is bound to be the
debut of the Chip’s own Speakeasy, a swanky, airconditioned respite for top notch cocktails and premium wine by the glass. The menu features ribeye
and strip steaks served with fries, salad and garlic
bread, and specialty sandwiches such as a Philly
cheese steak and grilled chicken with pesto. And
there are three different desserts that will knock
your socks off. The Speakeasy is sure to become
your new favorite spot!
At the CrossRoads you’ll want to visit the Chamber of Commerce and peruse the new Chip Gift
Shop. There’s genuine Black Hills gold jewelry
plus authentic “Captain America” limited edition
prints and artifacts fresh out of the vault. And just
across the way, stop at the Easyriders compound to
see original David Mann artwork that will be auctioned off this week. Don’t miss the live baby animals at the World Nature Coalition booth with
exotic animal expert Dan Stockdale, and make
sure you check the schedule for Clint Ewing’s stunt
shows.
Inside the campground turn up Wednesday for
the first-ever Chip 5K Fun Run to get your exercise
and snag some free swag and prizes. Or show pride
in your campsite in the Block Party Challenge. You
could win one of three fabulous goodie baskets.
Sure, you want to make friends with your neighbors
but a little amiable competition won’t hurt, either.
And for veterans and active duty military there are
free pints of Samuel Adams Boston Lager every day
at the Patriots Pavilion, compliments of the Boston
Beer Company.
Bikini Beach is still wet and wild — and populated with bathing beauties. And there’s a new feature — a giant slip ‘n slide — adding to the ways
you can choose to chill out.
Of course, not everything is new. Some things
are totally chill just as they are so rest assured: the
venues and events you count on are all still here,
spiffed up and bursting with the traditional Chip
activities you expect. Acrobatic types can still perfect their rope swing leaps or pose on the zipline.
The amphitheater is still home to your favorite vendors, Miss Chippie, the General Store and Club
Chip. And the Wolfman Jack Stage is still the place
where the leading, loudest and edgiest artists in the
music industry rock out for the best audience anywhere — you!
So let’s get this Rally started. It’s going to be an
epic week!
Woody’s Welcome
Welcome to THE 35th CONSECUTIVE BUFFALO CHIP
MUSIC FESTIVAL AND MOTORCYCLE RALLY. You
know, we didn’t give the distant future much thought back in
1981. We concentrated on finding a hassle-free place where bikers could enjoy themselves without worrying about the folks
who didn’t want them in Sturgis.
Now, 35 years later, rally attendance has increased more than
2,000 percent. The Chip is no longer an unimproved dry pasture with barbed wire and cattle. Physical improvements were
made each year as we could afford. That included water, electricity, lights, RV sites, tent camping areas, ponds, stages, vendors, food and beverage service and world-class entertainment,
all now accepted and expected.
One of this year’s biggest improvements is Fort Meade Way, a
new road that provides alternate access to I-90, only 5.6 miles from the Chip. It allows you to avoid
downtown Sturgis traffic jams and have more time to visit Mount Rushmore or Devils Tower and
still get back to the Chip in time for the big events.
Meade County and the Rally owe a big thanks to those who helped make Fort Meade Way happen. When Meade County feared it wouldn’t have enough cash to pay for the road’s construction,
local businessmen as well as Joe Teresi and our good friends at Easyriders Magazine selflessly offered
to help raise the money needed to cover the anticipated shortfall, without a single dollar to be gained
on their end. Pretty cool.
Chip enhancements for 2016 include paved streets, shade at the CrossRoads, a drag strip, a flat
track for the Hooligan Racers and The Speakeasy, the classiest steakhouse in the region. Check it out.
The Chip keeps getting better — and we’re still just getting started!
You’ve made the Chip what it has become today. Know you’re welcome to continue sharing your
lives with us over the next 35 years, too. You keep us excited and our wish for you, as always, is that
you have the best time of your lives over these next eight days and then continue to
Ride Free, Take Risks and bring your smiling faces back to the Chip each August.
– Woody & Crew
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HAVE BREAKFAST WITH CUSTOM BUILDERS!
Food, fun and fundraising for tech ed scholarships
SCHEDULE
9: Builders Arrive
9:30: Breakfast begins
10:30: Silent Auction closes
10:45: Group photo
11:30: Auction items claimed
For tickets:
BuffaloChip.Com/
FlyingPistonBreakfast
I
f you’ve ever wondered about the process custom motorcycle builders follow to end up with
rolling works of art here’s your chance to meet
them and pick their brains. Get your ticket now
for the opportunity to meet the builders represented in the most respected custom motorcycle
exhibition in biking, Motorcycles As Art.
The informal meet and greet takes place at
the Buffalo Chip CrossRoads tomorrow, Sunday
morning, Aug. 2, and it’s open to everyone, Chip
camper or not. Tickets, which are $20, are limited
in order to allow guests time to visit with builders,
so don’t wait! Get yours now.
You’ll enjoy a breakfast of fresh offerings
complete with the Flying Piston’s signature pastry, Sandy’s Sweet Roll-er topped with Rebel Yell
Bourbon glaze. There’s a silent auction featuring
select items from aftermarket companies such as
Corbin, 5-Ball Racing Leathers, Kicker Audio and
H-D Footwear plus art by Darren McKeag and
Atomic Bob. Many items will be autographed by
the builders. Expect to also see additional custom
builders whose bike have appeared in prior year
shows plus special surprise guests, too, such as the
Chip’s Rod “Woody” Woodruff, Michael Lichter, Brian Klock, Kiwi Mike Tomas, Leticia Cline,
John Shope, Cycle Source editor Chris Callen and
Moonshiner Josh Owens.
And you can feel extra good about attending
because proceeds benefit the Buffalo Chip’s Technical Education Scholarship Fund. In fact, recipient of the program’s first award, Logan Lucas,
will be on hand. Said Chip President Rod Woodruff, “The fund’s intent is to bring new talent into
motorcycling by reaching out to young people
seeking career paths and military veterans returning to private industry.”
The theme of Motorcycles As Art this year is
“Skin & Bones.” The “skin” of each bike must
work flawlessly with the “bones,” creating a cohesive body that blends in a symbiotic relationship
of power and beauty — much as a human body
is decorated with the art of tattooing, adding a
layer of beauty over function. Surface treatments,
a motorcycle’s tattoos if you will, are emphasized
in this exhibition.
The exhibit is in the Buffalo Chip’s Russ Brown
Events Center; entrance is at the East Gate. It is
FEATURED
BUILDERS
Aki Sakimoto, Hog Killers
Paul Yaffe, Paul Yaffe Originals
Dalton Walker, Split Image Customs
Roland Sands, Roland Sands Designs
Shaun Guardado, Suicide Machine
Trevelen Rabaual, Superco Customs
Yuichi Yoshizawa, Custom Works Zon
Eddie Trotta, Thunder Cycle Designs
Eric Allard, FNA Custom Cycles
Bill Dodge, Bling’s Cycles
Roadside Marty Davis, Flat Broke Chops
Bryan Fuller, Fuller Moto
Jeff Cochran, Speedking Racing
Will Ramsey, Faith Forgotten Choppers
Kevin Teach Baas, Baas Metalcraft
Chris Ede, Misfit Industries
Dan Bacon Carr, DC Choppers
Kevin Dunworth, Loaded Gun Customs
Pat Patterson, Led Sleds
Trent Schara, Atomic Customs
Jeff Holt, Hot Bike
Taber Nash, Nash Motorcycles
Chris Callen, Cycle Source
Bobby Seeger, Jr., Indian Larry Legacy
George Stinsman, Chaos Cycles
Nich Beaulieu, Forever Two Wheels
Steve Peffer, Steel City Choppers
Radikal Choppers Milano
Rick Fairless, Strokers Dallas
The Flying Piston Builders Breakfast
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A FEW WORDS FROM 2015 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER
Tangible results for effort made
By Logan Lucas
First off, I would like to thank the Buffalo Chip
for an amazing opportunity with building bikes!
I had a complete blast! I learned a lot about bikes
during the building project. I also met some very
nice people along the way. I plan on attending
next year. I was first introduced to the Buffalo Chip Challenge by my welding teacher, Kristi McCoy. I
was also sent emails by my principal, Steve Morford. The next day, my classmate and I decided to
sign up for the class. Come to hear, we both got
accepted into the class! I decided to join team Indian. (Definitely made
the right decision!) Our leader of the team is
Chris Malo. Chris made the class very enjoyable
and exciting. No one was left out. We all got our
hands dirty. I got the opportunity to install the
speakers on the bike with Calvin Tohm. I was also
given the opportunity to install the taillights and
other miscellaneous parts on the bike. Calvin and
I became very good and competitive friends. We
both stayed late to work on the bike with Chris.
Congrats to Calvin on his scholarship! And to the
other students who received scholarships. Thanks to the Buffalo Chip Challenge, I have
been given the opportunity to work at the Sturgis
Motorcycle Museum! But recently, I have joined the list of students
who have received scholarships! It was a huge
surprise for me! Here›s how the whole thing
played out:
I was delivering magazines with my boss,
The CrossRoads Rocks
Executive Director of the Sturgis Motorcycle
Museum, Myrick Robbins. As we walked into
the Buffalo Chip office, Rod Woodruff walked
up to me, shook my hand, and congratulated
me on their fourth scholarship giveaway! I was
soooo surprised! I personally would like to
thank the Builders Breakfast for the scholarship!
I plan on attending a tech school of some kind in
the future! All in all, the Buffalo Chip has shed some light
on a future for me. I have realized that I have a
love for bikes. And because of the challenge, I
recently bought my own motorcycle! But I plan
on upgrading to a bigger bike next year.
My future is beginning, thanks to the
Buffalo Chip!
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THE BUFFALO CHIP:
It's always been The Best Party Anywhere™
W
e all know what the Buffalo Chip
is like today, on the occasion of its
35th Anniversary. But what was it
like in the 1980s — or the ‘90s? Well, nobody’s
talking much but we do have a bit of photographic evidence and it proves one thing for
sure: things sure have changed since the Buffalo Chip’s more rustic times.
Today everything a biker could want is available right here, with features, activities and
dynamic improvements made every year. That
means the Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling is the optimal place to enjoy your Sturgis
Rally vacation, hands down. And while you’re
doing that this year, take a look at how is used
to be, just for a little bit of contrast.
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IT’S ALL AT THE BUFFALO CHIP!
Things to do: Brand new or tried and true
W
hether you’ve been at the Chip for every
one of its 35 years or this is your first
time, the roster is chock full of endless
fun, sun up to well past sundown. Listed here are
some of the things to do while you’re here. And even
if you’re a veteran Chipster read closely because new
things happen all the time.
And you might want to keep this issue of the Sturgis Rider Daily handy for reference the first few days,
at least until you get your bearings. By week’s end
you’ll be an expert!
test.
But make no mistake, these ladies are some of the
hardest working girls in South Dakota. You’ll find
them serving up cold ones at your favorite watering
hole or washing bug-splattered bikes at the CrossRoads So be sure to vote for them on the main stage
every night; rev your engine, clap your hands and
cheer for your favorite!
More than 30 masters of the custom motorcycle
trade earned the invitation to display their work in
the 2016 “Skin and Bones” exhibition curated by
longtime chronicler of motorcycling, Michael Lichter. The exhibit is open to the public and free of
charge. You don’t want to miss the chance to see such
extraordinary talent on display all in one place. The
motorcycles are displayed atop elevated pedestals
offering an unencumbered view from every angle.
This annual exhibit is a reflection of the soul of
biker culture. It’s a mainstay of the Sturgis Rally.
Tattoo Cafe
North end of the amphitheater,
second tier 1 p.m.-2 a.m.
Appointments highly recommended
Choosing the
right tattoo artist
is serious business
and at the Buffalo
Chip’s Tattoo Café
you’ll find true and
talented professionals. Café director Shaun Kama is a veteran tattoo artist whose ornate ink patterns grace the skin of
celebrities such as Rihanna, Janet Jackson and Jada
Pinkett Smith. Kama has organized a terrifically talented crew of artists to offer you kick-ass, top-caliber
work. Most of these artists are shop owners in their
own right and they make a point of getting to know
each client so they can create ink that’s unique and
appropriate.
The Tattoo Café is conveniently located in the
Buffalo Chip’s main amphitheater to the east of the
Roadhouse Deck. Now in its sixth year, the Buffalo
Chip Tattoo Café has established a reputation at the
rally as the place to go for awesome artwork in a sanitary, health-coded environment. Immortalize your
trip to The Best Party Anywhere® at the Buffalo Chip
Tattoo Café! Miss Buffalo Chip Pageant
Wolfman Jack Stage Nightly
If you like your biker
babes hotter than the
Badlands blacktop then
we have an event for you!
The sexiest beauty pageant on the planet takes
place each night on the
Wolfman Jack Stage in
the Buffalo Chip amphitheater. A bevy of scorching hot biker babes
prance across the stage
in three rounds of competition wearing biker attire, (not much) lingerie
and bikinis. The luscious ladies of the International
Bikini Team count on your applause to win the con-
Sturgis Rider® Rhythm Rockers
At the CrossRoads every day at 7 p.m.
and on the Wolfman Jack Stage
Get ready for some serious sass and plenty of
booty shakin’ action as the beautiful Sturgis Rider
Rhythm Rockers
perform some of
the sexist dance
routines at the
rally. Catch their
sultry
performances nightly
at the CrossRoads and on
the Roadhouse
Stage.
These
stunners love to
pose for photos
Motorcycles as Art – Skin and Bones
Russ Brown Events Center
near the East Gate
Sunday, August 7–Friday, August 12,
2–10 p.m. FREE
with friendly campers. Stop by the CrossRoads daily
between 2-6 p.m. and watch as the girls soap up your
ride and polish it to luster while slithering through a
sexy dance in a wet bikini. Bike washing will never
be the same!
Zip the Chip!
Buffalo Chip Amphitheater
Friday, August 5–Saturday, August 13
Your
heart
races, the hormones
rush
through
your
body as you stand
atop seven stories
of an open cage,
waiting to plunge into the darkness and soar over
the gyrating lights and pounding music in the Buffalo Chip’s amphitheater. It’s the rush of a lifetime!
The safe and professionally staffed Sturgis Buffalo
Chip Zip Line is located right next to the Budweiser
Roadhouse Party Deck. Take a wild thrill ride over
the rally’s most legendary party. Get your zip line
passes now, and take in a concert experience unlike
anywhere else!
Bikini Beach Contests
and Shenanigans
Saturday, August 6–Saturday, August 13
Everyone is a winner
at the Buffalo Chip! The
contests at Bikini Beach
are the best way to prove
you have hidden talents
that make you a star and
you may as well show it
off and win some great
prizes while doing it. It
doesn’t matter if you are
the proud owner of the
biggest beer burp or the
world’s best belly flop,
the Bikini Beach has a contest for you!
Beers and Burps 2 p.m.; Whip Cream Twister
2:30 p.m.; Ultimate Rope Swing Contest 3 p.m.;
Slip and Flip Relay 3:30 p.m.; Frozen T-Shirt Contest 4 p.m.
Air Sex Show
Bikini Beach Stage Saturday, August 6–
Friday, August 12, 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Comedian Chris Trew brings his raunchy, hilarious, sex-positive social phenomenon known as “The
Air Sex World Championships” back to the Buffalo
Chip for an encore performance! The Air Sex Championships, a mega hit at the Chip in 2015, returns
to make a spectacle of the greatest sport of all time.
There’s going to be a lot of real-life imaginary sex
happening in front of God and everybody. Interested
competitors should sign-up for their chance to be the
2016, 35th anniversary, Buffalo Chip Air Sex Champion. Recommended preparation: a shot and a beer!
Homemade Bikini Contest Saturday,
August 6–Friday, August 12, 5:30 p.m.
and 6 p.m.
Break out the caution
tape, plastic flowers, coconut shells and bandannas
and get ready to come up
with clever ways to cover
up your tatas in the Legendary Buffalo Chip’s
Homemade Bikini Contest. Be creative, have fun
and strut your stuff to win
prizes! Join emcee and
Bikini Beach host Karaoke Craig daily for a little
crowd-pleasing action at Bikini Beach.
World Pickle Lickin’ Federation’s
Championship Daily 5:00 p.m. Kinison Stage
Hank Rotten returns
with a fresh jar of the juiciest gherkins you have ever
set your lusting eyes upon to
emcee another year of slippery suckin’ in the World
Pickle Lickin’ Federation’s
Championship
Pickle
Lickin’ Contest! The goal is
to coax “oohs” and “ahhs”
and uproarious applause from the audience and win
a fat stack of cash. Biting is strictly prohibited! Hank
is a certified lickin’ coach and will be instructing all
novices, so all are encouraged to enter. Shots of courage are available right next door at the Bus Bar.
Jäger Sky Bridge Stag Lodge,
Buffalo Chip Amphitheater
Friday, August 5–Saturday, August 13,
6 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.
Warning: For serious partiers only. Jägermeister
kicks the party into a higher gear with an after party
that kicks in the after-burners on the elevated Stage
Lodge atop the Steel Bridge. The party here is just
getting started when the main stage goes dark. This
was the hot spot for the in-crowd in 2015, and it’s
back with a vengeance this year. Of course you’ll find
the perfect shots to keep the party hardy.
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FULL THROTTLE BIKE SHOWS
Two shows, two days and
classes for every kind of ride
I
t’s a classic gearhead tradition, the Show and
Shine. It began when man — and woman
— first added a personal touch to a stock
vehicle and rolled it out to show it off. Since
then, there’s no containing the fervor and devotion of fans of internal combustion.
You’ll have multiple opportunities to draw
the limelight to your pride and joy this week at
the Buffalo Chip CrossRoads. Today kicks off
with the first of five shows planned at the Big
Engine Bar and there’s a class to fit every taste,
every style and every budget.
Full Throttle Magazine Florida starts it off
today with their All Brands Show, a fast and
furious custom showcase where every rider and
every bike is welcome. There’s a class to fit every
style plus Best In Show and Judge’s Choice.
Tomorrow, Sunday, August 7, Full Throttle
brings a brand new show to the CrossRoads, the
Buffalo Chip Bagger Nationals with classes as
varied as DIY Garage Builder, Stock, Pro and
Radical. Best in Show takes home $500 cash
plus there are cash awards for Judge’s Choice
and the Sound Competition.
Both days will find the CrossRoads jampacked with things to do. Live music, biker
games, free information and goodies, plus
iconic biker lifestyle artwork, a military charity compound and a variety of food and drink
to please everyone. How about an adult-only
Root Beer Float made with Not Your Father’s
Root Beer!
For a break from the non-stop action, take a
walk through the Chip’s Field of Flags, backed
up by the American Veterans Traveling Tribute
Wall and now enhanced by a new Battlefield
Memorial and contemplative area.
Show registration both days is from noon till
4 p.m. with awards at 5; $20 per bike per class
entered.
Said Full Throttle Editor, Tony Cianci, “We
are very excited to be partnered up with such
a great place to party in Sturgis, at the Chip!”
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Come meet Josh and talk with him yourself at tomorrow’s
Flying Piston Builders Breakfast at the Crossroads and on
Monday in Deadwood at The Legends Ride.
josh owens
The life of a television personality might look
glamorous, but when you’re a moonshining gearhead like Josh Owens, the days can be laced with
pitfalls. We caught up with Josh between filming
segments for the show in the western part of North
Carolina, just before he made his way to the rally.
SRD: Have you been able to keep working on the
show?
JO: I’m a one-armed bandit right now but I’m
still out here working in a cast.
SRD: Well, get healed up so you can have fun in
Sturgis.
JO: Aw, hell, I’ll be alright. There’s people who’ve
been through a lot worse and it’s just made me
more aware of other people, like our military veterans. I don’t know how they keep a good attitude when they get their limbs blown off cause
of political bulls**t. It doesn’t make much sense
to me.
SRD: It seems like you’re working on the show all
the time.
JO: It’s wide open. We’re off-season now and the
show will be back on in November. Off-season
for the show means I’m filming.
SRD: How will you make time for the rally?
JO: I have to take two weeks off to come out,
and I can’t tell you how excited I am to get there.
SRD: You have a great rapport with people. You
turn up and everyone pays attention.
JO: It’s pretty wild cause I’m just a regular old
fella. I’ve always been kind of a black sheep and
my life has totally changed. It’s crazy.
SRD: But it doesn’t seem like fame has changed you.
JO: I’m gonna tell you something, I’m just a regular ol’ dude and to be doin’ what I’m doin’ is a
phenomenal thing. But just because I’m on TV
that doesn’t mean I’m any different from anyone
else. I’m the same fella I’ve always been.
We ham it up for TV, but for the most part you’re
seeing the real deal. I’m always into something.
SRD: So what are you into lately?
JO: Well, I blew my fingers off about five or six
SRD: What?!
JO: I had a grinding wheel explode in my hand,
it just blew up, Pow! I was doing some welding
and the wheel blew off the grinder while I was
grinding off a weld.
gonna take a lot more than that to stop me, that’s
for dang sure. I’m just lucky that disc didn’t hit
me in the face or head — I’d probably have died.
It went through so fast it flung blood all over my
car. That’s one of the reasons I’m looking forward
to Sturgis cause most of my summer here I’ve
been hurting.
SRD: I heard you were bringing a homemade still
to Sturgis.
JO: I got a small little stove-top like deal where
somebody could bust off a gallon or so and make
some shine. It’s got a little hole in it but it’d be
real easy to make operable. I’m looking forward
to auctioning that off at the Legends Ride and
see the proceeds go to Special Olympics to help
those kids.
SRD: Yikes! You really lost digits?
JO: Yeah, on my clutch hand. It blew my pointer
finger and another finger pretty much off. They
were able to save my third finger cause I still had
the joint.
SRD: You were working on a car when it happened?
JO: Maybe I shouldn’t say this cause I’m a biker
but I was really working on a racecar. See, I’m a
biker but I’m a racecar driver, too. I love to go
fast on motorcycles, cars, pretty much anything.
SRD: You gave us some tips last year for drinking
moonshine. What’s the trick again?
JO: The important thing is to just barely sip on
it and that way you’ll start picking up on flavors.
If you drink it all at once it’s like fire.
weeks ago!
SRD: Well that’s a bummer.
JO: It’s just another day around here and it’s
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All about the Buffalo Chip landmarks
W
hen you come to
the Buffalo Chip
for the Sturgis
Rally it’s always cool to see
what’s new since last year.
The staff works all year long
dreaming up new features to
wow campers.
First time visitors might
mistakenly think the Chip was
planned out in some fashion.
The truth is, the growth of the
Buffalo Chip was what you’d more accurately call
organic, morphing and growing as opportunity and
happenstance presented.
On the occasion of the Buffalo Chip’s 35th
anniversary, we cornered the Chip’s Rod “Woody”
Woodruff, to learn the genesis of some of the campground’s most recognizable features and landmarks.
We’ll cover the first two Chip Mileposts today then
look for one more in each of the next seven issues of
the Sturgis Rider Daily.
SRD: How did the Giant Buffalo Sculpture at
the Chip’s entrance come to be?
RW: “Returning from Denver in 2009, near
Cheyenne on the Wyoming/Colorado border, we
saw a buffalo standing on a hilltop on the east side
of I-25. Carol suggested we build a buffalo sculpture. We thought we could build one that would
look like it was grazing on the horizon as travelers
approached from Sturgis.
“Darwin Brink was our handyman genius at the
time. We had a bunch of huge old gasoline tanks.
Darwin cut them up in pieces and we flattened
them out by driving over them with heavy equipment. The flat pieces were then welded together
and the outline of a buffalo was drawn on it with
chalk. A plasma cutter brought a 35’ x 50’ sculpture
out of that metal.
“Darwin reinforced it with steel salvaged from
the Homestake Gold Mine and a 1903 bridge that
Teddy Roosevelt built across the Belle Fourche
River at Fruitdale. We still have steel left from that
bridge — and from Homestake.
“We started to put up the sculpture with a crane
also purchased from Homestake. Darwin had used
that crane when he’d worked at Homestake 35
years earlier, and he just loved that old crane. As it
turned out, however, the buffalo was too heavy and
the old crane tipped over! That was when we called
in a bigger, more modern crane.”
“We like sculptures here. The first was the
motorcycle that Dave Vice built by the burnout
bridge. We continue adding sculptures as the inspiration strikes us.
SRD: That giant American flag at the Chip’s
entrance was created quite a display. Tell us about it.
RW: “There was a Chipster, a military veteran,
who had terminal cancer. He had adopted, as his
final mission, the task of taking this huge flag
around the country to fly at different places. He
brought it here, probably about 2002, had little
time left, wanted it to stay here. We bought it from
him and have flown it at every rally since, initially
from a crane until our handyman genius, Darwin
Brink, built those 120’ tall flagpoles. The flag has
been repaired many times, but it’s a battlefield flag
so I thought it could display a few scars. We finally
retired it in 2015, but it’s safely — and respectfully
— kept.”
The Chip’s photographers swarm the campground daily for the best shots — but you’re out there
taking them, too. So share! The best one we get each day will appear in the next issue of this paper.
So make it a good one and remember, it has to be printable — both in content and image quality.
Text to: 828-205-8482. Email: [email protected].
STA CONNECTED
AT THE CHIP WITH
ON-SITE WIFI SERVICE
Sign up or get help at RallyWiFi4U
displays at the Buffalo Chip
CrossRoads or outside the
General Store in the Chip’s
amphitheater.
Or follow these steps and
you’ll be online in minutes.
1. Select wireless network #RALLYWIFI4U.
2. Open web browser and select CONNECT.
3. Select package option.
4. Enter payment information or access code.
5. You’re DONE and connected.
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BUFFALO CHIP OPERATING GUIDE
Get to the fun faster!
Whether you’re at the Buffalo Chip for a headliner concert, visiting the Crossroads to enter a
bike show, or camped out for the entire rally, there
are things to know that’ll make your stay — short
or long — just plain better. Operator error is no
excuse when the answers are right here.
• Getting Connected: RallyWiFi4U brings easy,
reliable wi-fi service to the Sturgis Rally to keep you
connected back home. Choose “#rallywifi4u” when
it pops up on your device, choose a plan, then forget it.
Get log in and tech info from helpful RallyWiFi4U reps at the CrossRoads or outside the General Store. They also have free charging stations at
these locations. Keep an eye peeled for their mobile
teams in golf carts around the Chip, too.
• Getting Oriented: See the Essentials Guide at:
www.buffalochip.com/NEWS-INFO/EssentialsGuide or pick up a copy of the handy, pocket-sized
booklet at the Rally Info Center at the Crossroads.
It has a pull-out, full-color map to get you oriented
plus phone numbers, tips, tricks and more. That’s
why it’s called the Essentials Guide.
• Getting Around: It’s been a long time coming
but there’s a new road in town and traffic doesn’t
stand a chance any more! Enjoy a scenic ride along
Ft. Meade Way to the Pleasant Valley exit at 1-90.
See the map at: www.buffalochip.com/NEWSINFO/Maps - and also in the Essentials Guide.
We want you to have rip-roaring good fun, not sit
roasting in traffic.
• Getting Informed: The Buffalo Chip Gazette/
Sturgis Rider News has all the inside info, not
only about the Chip but all around the Black Hills.
Copies are available from Rapid to Spearfish and
points further flung.
• Get Cash: Keep your cash stash flush at ATMs
located around the Chip at the following locations:
The CrossRoads, West Box Office, Roadhouse
Party Deck, General Store, Bikini Beach, Hoyt
Axton, Club Chip, Dominos and East Box Office.
• Getting The News: Keep reading this paper
every day. It’s finely focused on all the fun that’s
fit to print, not to mention quite collectible. The
Sturgis Rider Daily will be your memory, reminding you of the don’t-miss events each and every
morning so you can concentrate on enjoying them.
• Go Old School: If analog is your preference
you can speak to a real human at
the Buffalo Chip Chamber of Commerce at the CrossRoads. It’s bursting with
maps, info and shiny happy people who can’t
wait to suggest a ride, point you in the right
direction or even fix your boo-boo!
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STAY CONNECTED AT THE CHIP
Worry-free WiFi is a touchscreen away
W
ith digital communications running most
of our lives, staying
connected has become an absolute necessity. Even when you’re
on vacation — or especially when
you’re on vacation — it’s even more
vital to stay in touch with family
and friends far way.
Fortunately for campers at the
Buffalo Chip, Rally Link offers
no worries WiFi with easy, accessible, state-of-the-art wireless service. Similar to some hotels, when
you open your device — laptop,
tablet or phone — it searches for
available networks. When “#rallywifi4u” pops up just click on it,
choose your plan and enter your
credit card number. Done!
The system offers superior
broad coverage with fiber-wired
repeaters placed every 300 feet throughout the
Buffalo Chip, far exceeding most regions that only
have hot spots of connectivity in select common
areas. In fact, the service is touted as being engi-
neered to exceed the number of
users with enhanced capability in
places where there’s potentially a
large concentration of users. No
matter how many people are at the
concert, you can still Tweet and
post to Instagram or Facebook
knowing the network will support
it. Now that’s reliability!
And for the technically challenged among us there’s backup
on-site: RallyLink has experts on
site at the Crossroads and inside the
amphitheater by the General Store
to assist should you need help.
The benefit of RallyLink service compared to using data on
your mobile plan is the one-time
charge. Most mobile providers
have a data cap and charge per
gig. Your plan also works for any
two devices — that’s like a 50 percent discount if two people each use one device.
So don’t ruin your vacation at the Sturgis Rally
with worries over connectedness. Get signed up
early and forget it!
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Drake White and the Big Fire proved to be the ideal lead-in,
bringing their bluesy, southern-fried sound to warm up fans
and turn sparks to flame.
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Author, poet, outlaw, activist — and yes, singer/songwriter, too — Willie Nelson is a singular
character, always has been. The unconventional country icon brought his band to the
Wolfman Jack Stage to kick off the Chip’s 35th anniversary rally, and the assembled crowd
heartily approved. And it’s appropriate, too, because Willie’s daughter Susan was among the
entertainers back in 1982!
THE BUFFALO CHIP CROSSROADS
Where everyone is welcome
The Buffalo Chip has a lot to offer the many
bikers who call it home during the rally, that’s for
sure. But what about your buddies staying at other
campsites or folks who just rode out for the day
to check out the scene? Fear not, friends, because
at the Buffalo Chip Crossroads, everyone is welcome. All rally long there are bands, bikini babes,
bike repairs, and more! Let’s take a quick look at
what the CrossRoads has to offer everyone at the
rally, even those who don’t call the Chip home.
First of all, be ready for action! If horsepower
and daring-do are a combination you dig, be sure
to check out Clint Ewing tearing up the pavement
with killer stunts on his fleet of tricked-out Kawasaki motorcycles. See Clint’s charred “Tunnel of
Fire” bike on the upper deck, too. And if you like
your two-wheeled stunts with a vintage twist, the
Seattle Cossacks drill team will be amazing spectators with their feats of balance, all aboard 1940s
Harley-Davidson machinery. Too grounded for
you? Husker Helicopters can get you airborne for
a view of the rally few get to experience.
Speaking of machinery, who doesn’t love to
dream, talk smack and get inspired at a custom
bike show? Each day there’s a huge array of classes
and categories for every aspect of the two-wheeled
world. Don’t miss two customs on display from
John Shope’s Dirty Bird Concepts, a bike covered
in 24kt. gold and probably the only trike Shope
will ever build. And speaking of inspiration, be
sure to be at the Crossroads on August 11 at 6
p.m. for a showing of Michelle Carpenter’s feature-length documentary “Klocked: Women with
Horsepower.” It features speed record holders
Laura Klock and her daughters, Karlee and Erica
Cobb, and it’s free to the public!
Visit the Chip Chamber of Commerce for
answers to your burning questions and get a free
Black Hills map at the AMA booth. Other vendors
include AMSOIL, Metzeler Motorcycle Tires, and
Just Cuz Chrome Retail Center. See that latest
customs at Led Sled Customs, Nash Motorcycles,
Outlaw Customs and Royal T. You can also catch
a test ride on a vintage-style Motoped, or watch
the tires fly at the Trike Daddy Derby.
If you’re an early riser stop in at the Church
at the Chip for free pancakes and coffee compliments of the Sons of Light Ministry. Later in
the day enjoy snacks from Pie 4 the People, Jerky
Central, Santa Lucia’s and Indian tacos from Old
School.
Long miles and intense heat can take their
toll on both man and machine. Fortunately, the
Crossroads plays host to 55 Cycles Mechanical
Services, who will be on hand for all your mechanical needs. And to help the rider chill out and cool
off, the bikini bike wash is always an option, along
with the Big Engine bar where you can have a cold
beer or an adult-only root beer float.
The CrossRoads is the place to get an inkling of
what the Buffalo Chip is all about. So cruise up for
a cold brew and catch the sights. From the inspiring Field of Flags and new Fallen Soldier Memorial to stunt riders and drill teams, it’s where the
action is, no matter where you’re staying.
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SHOWCASE STAGES
Saturday 8/6
BIKINI BEACH
11 AM ............................... Bikini Beach Party
1 PM ................................................ Karaoke
2 PM ..................... Beers And Burps Contest
2:30 PM .......................... Whip Cream Twister
3 PM .............................. Rope Swing Contest
3:30 PM ............................ Slip n’ Slide Relay
4 PM .......................... Frozen T-Shirt Contest
4:30 PM ......... Air Sex World Championships
5:30 PM ............... Homemade Bikini Contest
7 PM ..............................................Big Skillet
Midnight . ........................................The Mods
CROSSROADS EVENTS
7–11 AM ...........................Sons Of Light Free
Pancake Breakfast
8 AM–8 PM ...................Ride-Thru Weddings
9 AM–1 PM .............. Miss Buffalo Chip Bikini
Bike Wash
9 AM–9 PM ............. Husker Helicopter Rides
10 AM–8 PM .................... Trike Daddy Derby
Noon .........Full Throttle Magazine Bike Show
2 PM–6 PM ................... Sexy Dance Routine
Bike Wash
5 PM ..........Full Throttle Magazine Bike Show
Awards Presentation
CROSSROADS STAGE
2 PM .......................................... Biker Games
2:30 PM ...............................Jimmie Bratcher
3:30 PM ..................................... Biker Games
4 PM .....................................Jimmie Bratcher
5 PM .......................................... Biker Games
6 PM ........Brandon Jones & The Thirsty Fish
7 PM ..............Sturgis Rider Rhythm Rockers
7:15 PM ...Brandon Jones & The Thirsty Fish
HOYT AXTON STAGE
1:30 PM ..................................... Biker Games
4 PM ................................. The Big Dick Dash
5 PM ..................................Reformed Whores
5:30 PM ....................................Dueling Dicks
6:30 PM .......................Charlie Brechtel Band
Midnight ................ Midnight Endurance Ride
Charlie Brechtel Band
KINISON STAGE
4 PM .......................................... Captain Jack
5 PM .............................Pickle Lickin’ Contest’
6 PM ...................................The Living Deads
8 PM. ................................. Buffalo Dreamers
8:05 PM ..............................The Living Deads
9:55 PM .............................. Buffalo Dreamers
10 PM ................................... The Flaunt Girls
10:05 PM ............................The Living Deads
Midnight ............................... The Flaunt Girls
12:30 AM ............................................... MMS
ROADHOUSE STAGE
6:30, 8 & 10 PM ....................... Colossal Boss
With Sturgis Rider Rhythm Rockers
Schedules are subject to change.
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35 YEARS AT THE CHIP
legal fight just to let anyone on the place. Then
for several years we were the Bare Butte Rendezvous, but no one knew what the Butte was: they
thought we were saying ‘bare butts!’”
Now commonly known as Bear Butte, this recognizable geological landmark was referred to as
“Bare Butte” until the early ‘50’s due to its lack of
trees. But as it turned out, none of that made any
difference — the Buffalo Chip name had stuck.
“Everyone called it the Buffalo Chip no matter
what we said,” added Woody.
From the start, Woody hired bands to entertain the campers. The Foggy Notion Band took
the first makeshift stage, then played at the Chip
every year for over a decade. Johnny Paycheck and
Iron Butterfly were on the early roster, along with
Susan Nelson. It’s fitting that Willie Nelson is in
the lineup for the 35th.
In those days, the Chip drew characters like
resident artist Crazy George, who just kept coming back until he became a fixture. “He painted
signs and he painted ladies,” said Woody. “That
was really his forte in the early days.”
Woody quickly became aware that hosting
thousands of people took substantial effort and
even more money. Additional land was purchased,
loans were taken, wells were drilled, and more riders came to camp each year. According to the
Chip’s longtime former marketing director Mike
Sanborn, the most important investment ever
was the investment in water. Clean showers and
flush toilets meant that women were more likely
to camp at the Chip, and just like ladies night at
the local pub, when women turn up, the men will
likely follow.
But even more important than increasing
attendance and building infrastructure was building relationships with campers, something Woody
made a point of doing from the start. He actually
liked the people who came. He visited with them,
listened to them, and made them feel welcome,
one smile and one handshake at a time — and he
still does. “I’m always glad when rally time is here
and the Chip family comes back,” said Woody.
“It’s really the campers that have made the Buffalo
Chip what it is, the friendships they form and the
memories they make. We really mean it when we
say ‘welcome home.’”
The objective then, as now, is to offer riders a
fun, safe, memorable time at the Sturgis Rally in
an atmosphere of freedom and camaraderie. By
bikers, for bikers. That, in a nugget, is the Buffalo
Chip. That’s why you’re here, right?
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Width in feet of each of George
Washington’s eyes on Mt. Rushmore
Height in feet Thomas
Jefferson would be based
on the scale of his head
on Mt. Rushmore
0
465
Casualties in the
construction of
Mt. Rushmore
Mount Rushmore turns 75 this October. If you haven’t visited, this is the year to go. If you have, this
is the year to go back. Details at www.travelsouthdakota.com
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IF YOU’D RATHER BE RIDING
Take the new shortcut!
H
ow did you get to the Buffalo Chip? We
aren’t asking whether you arrived on
two, three or four wheels, the question
is: what road did you travel? If you came from
the east on I-90 and rode through Sturgis, you
missed an opportunity to take new Fort Meade
Way. What you probably didn’t miss if you came
through town was the stop-and-go traffic, a problem Fort Meade Way solves.
First proposed as early as 1975 and completed
just this June, Fort Meade Way is not entirely new.
It’s actually a connector that turns two prior spur
roads into one. It has a wide hard-packed surface
that rolls with the curve of the land for a straight
shot between Exit 37 on I-90 and highways 34
and 79.
Meade County officials say it has quickly
become one of the most highly traveled roads in
the county. More than 1,400 vehicles used it in
the first week, and that was almost two months
before the Rally started. Rough estimates place
usage at 200 to 250 vehicles a day driven by people going to Fort Meade, ranchers moving cattle
north, or just commuters.
“I’ve never seen a new road built that didn’t
benefit the public,” said Meade County Commissioner Galen Niederwerder. It’s seen as a great convenience for truckers who otherwise added miles
to their trips by taking Exit 30. The shortcut now
eliminates the concerns of navigating the narrow streets in town, then winding through the S
curves, just to get north. It’s safer for everyone.
The new shortcut is also a boon to emergency
service providers who now have much quicker
access to this part of Meade County. It benefits
people going to the Fort Meade Veteran’s Hospital, the high school or any of the venues east of
Sturgis. “And it’s a beautiful drive,” Niederwerder
added.
Concert-goers
benefit, too!
This picture was taken before the surface treatment was applied that tremendously improved Fort
Meade Way’s surface.
“Some people have the perception it was built
only for the rally, but nothing could be further
from the truth,” said Niederwerder. “It should
have been built 50 years ago and that was long
before there was a Buffalo Chip. In the long run I
believe it will be determined that it was the right
thing to do.”
When billowing dust in the first few weeks
posed a safety hazard, the county treated Fort
Meade Way’s entire length with mag water, a.k.a.
magnesium chloride, which had a massive positive impact on the road’s surface and functionality.
So whether you’re riding back to the Chip
after a cruise through the Badlands or just com-
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ing out for a concert in the evening, Fort Meade
Way offers an alternate route to help you avoid
traffic bottlenecks. And it’s a scenic 5.6-mile ride
through rolling Black Hills prairie and pine — a
much better option than wearing out your clutch
hand and over heating your bike.
And here’s a word to the wise: as easy as it is
to enjoy this new scenic bypass, don’t speed! It’s
expected to be heavily patrolled.
The biggest names and the best entertainment
in the Black Hills appear on the Wolfman Jack
Stage at the Buffalo Chip. Biker or not, camper or
not, concerts at the Chip are definite happenings.
Concert traffic jams have long been a factor,
with no practical alternate route available. But
that was before Fort Meade Way was completed.
So if you’re coming to the Chip for a concert now,
simply take Exit 37 from I-90 no matter which
direction you’re coming from. From points east,
you’ll exit five miles before the Sturgis exits. From
the west, skip the backed-up off ramps and buzz
through to Pleasant Valley Road (Exit 37). In
.8 miles turn onto Fort Meade Way then turn
right on 207th. (It’s well-marked by green highway signs.) In one mile turn left on 132nd to the
concert parking lot. Reverse the route on the way
home and skip the snarl.
Take Exit 37 from I-90 and travel east on Pleasant Valley Road .08 miles. Turn north on Fort
Meade Way at the old schoolhouse and go 4.8 miles to the Buffalo Chip.
WHERE’S WOODY?
The Buffalo Chip’s ubiquitous Rod “Woody” Woodruff loves to
meet campers. He roams far and wide at the Chip, so keep your
eyes peeled for his smiling face and say hello. And if you want to
win classic Chip merch, also look for Woody in the pages of the
Sturgis Rider Daily. Each day there’s a different Woody caricature
hidden in a photo of an event or location he especially recommends. The first three campers or visitors who report their find to
the Chamber of Commerce/Rally Info Center at the Chip Crossroads win a prize. And don’t forget to take note of where Woody is
hiding out, because that’s definitely the place to be.
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WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE BACK!
Here’s what’s new
W
hat’s better than the 75th anniversary of
the Sturgis Rally? The 76th, of course.
Because this year the Black Hills are
alive with the sounds of throbbing V-twins and
rumbling exhausts. There’s plenty of room to ride
and miles of open country to explore.
Returning campers say they love staying at the
Buffalo Chip. They look forward each year to
reconnecting with friends and making new ones.
They expect the best concerts at the Rally, over-thetop entertainment and all the amenities the Chip
provides. But as much as there’s comfort in familiarity almost everyone also asks: “What’s new?”
The answer this year is, “Plenty!”
The biggest news is something that’s not even on
Chip property: it’s Fort Meade Way, a new short cut
from I-90 to route 34 that makes it so much easier
to get to the Chip. It’s a big deal to have another
option for getting around, especially one that helps
you avoid traffic jams at the usual exits and skip the
stop-and-go snarl through town that wears out your
clutch hand. And it’s not only a boon for campers
during the rally but also for emergency and municipal vehicles and regular citizens in the community
year round. Fort Meade Way lets Chip campers
take the short way home.
Before you even check in you’ll notice the new
shade sails at the CrossRoads. Over-engineered like
everything around here, this feature makes an inviting space even cooler and creates a defined area for
some of the Chip’s signature rides and receptions.
Come over and hang out in the shade!
You’ll notice several prominent changes in the
Chip amphitheater. For one thing, there’s a newly
paved drag strip running right through the heart of
it. And between the main stage and the Top Shelf
there’s a brand new dirt track, too. These two features are the lynch pins in this year’s day of motorcycle mayhem called Moto Stampede, a wide-open
all day throwdown focused on getting power to the
ground in a big way. Wednesday could well be the
biggest, noisiest, most memorable day of the entire
Rally!
Speaking of pulse-elevating action, we’re excited
to welcome the Flaunt Girls to the Chip. Their
show combines dancing, acrobatics, aerobatics and
more. You’ll be mesmerized by this troop of stunning ladies. See them every night on the Kinison
stage.
For foodies, the best news is bound to be the
debut of the Chip’s own Speakeasy, a swanky, airconditioned respite for top notch cocktails and premium wine by the glass. The menu features ribeye
and strip steaks served with fries, salad and garlic
bread, and specialty sandwiches such as a Philly
cheese steak and grilled chicken with pesto. And
there are three different desserts that will knock
your socks off. The Speakeasy is sure to become
your new favorite spot!
At the CrossRoads you’ll want to visit the Chamber of Commerce and peruse the new Chip Gift
Shop. There’s genuine Black Hills gold jewelry
plus authentic “Captain America” limited edition
prints and artifacts fresh out of the vault. And just
across the way, stop at the Easyriders compound to
see original David Mann artwork that will be auctioned off this week. Don’t miss the live baby animals at the World Nature Coalition booth with
exotic animal expert Dan Stockdale, and make
sure you check the schedule for Clint Ewing’s stunt
shows.
Inside the campground turn up Wednesday for
the first-ever Chip 5K Fun Run to get your exercise
and snag some free swag and prizes. Or show pride
in your campsite in the Block Party Challenge. You
could win one of three fabulous goodie baskets.
Sure, you want to make friends with your neighbors
but a little amiable competition won’t hurt, either.
And for veterans and active duty military there are
free pints of Samuel Adams Boston Lager every day
at the Patriots Pavilion, compliments of the Boston
Beer Company.
Bikini Beach is still wet and wild — and populated with bathing beauties. And there’s a new feature — a giant slip ‘n slide — adding to the ways
you can choose to chill out.
Of course, not everything is new. Some things
are totally chill just as they are so rest assured: the
venues and events you count on are all still here,
spiffed up and bursting with the traditional Chip
activities you expect. Acrobatic types can still perfect their rope swing leaps or pose on the zipline.
The amphitheater is still home to your favorite vendors, Miss Chippie, the General Store and Club
Chip. And the Wolfman Jack Stage is still the place
where the leading, loudest and edgiest artists in the
music industry rock out for the best audience anywhere — you!
So let’s get this Rally started. It’s going to be an
epic week!
Woody’s Welcome
Welcome to THE 35th CONSECUTIVE BUFFALO CHIP
MUSIC FESTIVAL AND MOTORCYCLE RALLY. You
know, we didn’t give the distant future much thought back in
1981. We concentrated on finding a hassle-free place where bikers could enjoy themselves without worrying about the folks
who didn’t want them in Sturgis.
Now, 35 years later, rally attendance has increased more than
2,000 percent. The Chip is no longer an unimproved dry pasture with barbed wire and cattle. Physical improvements were
made each year as we could afford. That included water, electricity, lights, RV sites, tent camping areas, ponds, stages, vendors, food and beverage service and world-class entertainment,
all now accepted and expected.
One of this year’s biggest improvements is Fort Meade Way, a
new road that provides alternate access to I-90, only 5.6 miles from the Chip. It allows you to avoid
downtown Sturgis traffic jams and have more time to visit Mount Rushmore or Devils Tower and
still get back to the Chip in time for the big events.
Meade County and the Rally owe a big thanks to those who helped make Fort Meade Way happen. When Meade County feared it wouldn’t have enough cash to pay for the road’s construction,
local businessmen as well as Joe Teresi and our good friends at Easyriders Magazine selflessly offered
to help raise the money needed to cover the anticipated shortfall, without a single dollar to be gained
on their end. Pretty cool.
Chip enhancements for 2016 include paved streets, shade at the CrossRoads, a drag strip, a flat
track for the Hooligan Racers and The Speakeasy, the classiest steakhouse in the region. Check it out.
The Chip keeps getting better — and we’re still just getting started!
You’ve made the Chip what it has become today. Know you’re welcome to continue sharing your
lives with us over the next 35 years, too. You keep us excited and our wish for you, as always, is that
you have the best time of your lives over these next eight days and then continue to
Ride Free, Take Risks and bring your smiling faces back to the Chip each August.
– Woody & Crew
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HAVE BREAKFAST WITH CUSTOM BUILDERS!
Food, fun and fundraising for tech ed scholarships
SCHEDULE
9: Builders Arrive
9:30: Breakfast begins
10:30: Silent Auction closes
10:45: Group photo
11:30: Auction items claimed
For tickets:
BuffaloChip.Com/
FlyingPistonBreakfast
I
f you’ve ever wondered about the process custom motorcycle builders follow to end up with
rolling works of art here’s your chance to meet
them and pick their brains. Get your ticket now
for the opportunity to meet the builders represented in the most respected custom motorcycle
exhibition in biking, Motorcycles As Art.
The informal meet and greet takes place at
the Buffalo Chip CrossRoads tomorrow, Sunday
morning, Aug. 2, and it’s open to everyone, Chip
camper or not. Tickets, which are $20, are limited
in order to allow guests time to visit with builders,
so don’t wait! Get yours now.
You’ll enjoy a breakfast of fresh offerings
complete with the Flying Piston’s signature pastry, Sandy’s Sweet Roll-er topped with Rebel Yell
Bourbon glaze. There’s a silent auction featuring
select items from aftermarket companies such as
Corbin, 5-Ball Racing Leathers, Kicker Audio and
H-D Footwear plus art by Darren McKeag and
Atomic Bob. Many items will be autographed by
the builders. Expect to also see additional custom
builders whose bike have appeared in prior year
shows plus special surprise guests, too, such as the
Chip’s Rod “Woody” Woodruff, Michael Lichter, Brian Klock, Kiwi Mike Tomas, Leticia Cline,
John Shope, Cycle Source editor Chris Callen and
Moonshiner Josh Owens.
And you can feel extra good about attending
because proceeds benefit the Buffalo Chip’s Technical Education Scholarship Fund. In fact, recipient of the program’s first award, Logan Lucas,
will be on hand. Said Chip President Rod Woodruff, “The fund’s intent is to bring new talent into
motorcycling by reaching out to young people
seeking career paths and military veterans returning to private industry.”
The theme of Motorcycles As Art this year is
“Skin & Bones.” The “skin” of each bike must
work flawlessly with the “bones,” creating a cohesive body that blends in a symbiotic relationship
of power and beauty — much as a human body
is decorated with the art of tattooing, adding a
layer of beauty over function. Surface treatments,
a motorcycle’s tattoos if you will, are emphasized
in this exhibition.
The exhibit is in the Buffalo Chip’s Russ Brown
Events Center; entrance is at the East Gate. It is
FEATURED
BUILDERS
Aki Sakimoto, Hog Killers
Paul Yaffe, Paul Yaffe Originals
Dalton Walker, Split Image Customs
Roland Sands, Roland Sands Designs
Shaun Guardado, Suicide Machine
Trevelen Rabaual, Superco Customs
Yuichi Yoshizawa, Custom Works Zon
Eddie Trotta, Thunder Cycle Designs
Eric Allard, FNA Custom Cycles
Bill Dodge, Bling’s Cycles
Roadside Marty Davis, Flat Broke Chops
Bryan Fuller, Fuller Moto
Jeff Cochran, Speedking Racing
Will Ramsey, Faith Forgotten Choppers
Kevin Teach Baas, Baas Metalcraft
Chris Ede, Misfit Industries
Dan Bacon Carr, DC Choppers
Kevin Dunworth, Loaded Gun Customs
Pat Patterson, Led Sleds
Trent Schara, Atomic Customs
Jeff Holt, Hot Bike
Taber Nash, Nash Motorcycles
Chris Callen, Cycle Source
Bobby Seeger, Jr., Indian Larry Legacy
George Stinsman, Chaos Cycles
Nich Beaulieu, Forever Two Wheels
Steve Peffer, Steel City Choppers
Radikal Choppers Milano
Rick Fairless, Strokers Dallas
The Flying Piston Builders Breakfast
is sponsored by:
Yelvington USA
Kuryakyn
Jekill & Hyde
Misfit Customs
Mustang Seats
Cycle Source
Securecaps
open from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. beginning Sunday,
Aug. 7 through Friday, Aug. 12. Admission is free
— and the exhibit space is air-conditioned!
So go online and get your ticket to join Woody,
Michael, custom builders and special surprise
guests. This is your one chance to get the inside
scoop directly from the builders themselves on the
one-off customs built exclusively for Motorcycles
As Art — and take home one-of-a-kind autographed souvenirs no one else anywhere will have!
See you at The Flying Piston Builders Breakfast on Sunday morning, Aug. 2, at the Buffalo
Chip CrossRoads. Day-of-event tickets based on
availability.
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A FEW WORDS FROM 2015 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER
Tangible results for effort made
By Logan Lucas
First off, I would like to thank the Buffalo Chip
for an amazing opportunity with building bikes!
I had a complete blast! I learned a lot about bikes
during the building project. I also met some very
nice people along the way. I plan on attending
next year. I was first introduced to the Buffalo Chip Challenge by my welding teacher, Kristi McCoy. I
was also sent emails by my principal, Steve Morford. The next day, my classmate and I decided to
sign up for the class. Come to hear, we both got
accepted into the class! I decided to join team Indian. (Definitely made
the right decision!) Our leader of the team is
Chris Malo. Chris made the class very enjoyable
and exciting. No one was left out. We all got our
hands dirty. I got the opportunity to install the
speakers on the bike with Calvin Tohm. I was also
given the opportunity to install the taillights and
other miscellaneous parts on the bike. Calvin and
I became very good and competitive friends. We
both stayed late to work on the bike with Chris.
Congrats to Calvin on his scholarship! And to the
other students who received scholarships. Thanks to the Buffalo Chip Challenge, I have
been given the opportunity to work at the Sturgis
Motorcycle Museum! But recently, I have joined the list of students
who have received scholarships! It was a huge
surprise for me! Here›s how the whole thing
played out:
I was delivering magazines with my boss,
The CrossRoads Rocks
Executive Director of the Sturgis Motorcycle
Museum, Myrick Robbins. As we walked into
the Buffalo Chip office, Rod Woodruff walked
up to me, shook my hand, and congratulated
me on their fourth scholarship giveaway! I was
soooo surprised! I personally would like to
thank the Builders Breakfast for the scholarship!
I plan on attending a tech school of some kind in
the future! All in all, the Buffalo Chip has shed some light
on a future for me. I have realized that I have a
love for bikes. And because of the challenge, I
recently bought my own motorcycle! But I plan
on upgrading to a bigger bike next year.
My future is beginning, thanks to the
Buffalo Chip!
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THE BUFFALO CHIP:
It's always been The Best Party Anywhere™
W
e all know what the Buffalo Chip
is like today, on the occasion of its
35th Anniversary. But what was it
like in the 1980s — or the ‘90s? Well, nobody’s
talking much but we do have a bit of photographic evidence and it proves one thing for
sure: things sure have changed since the Buffalo Chip’s more rustic times.
Today everything a biker could want is available right here, with features, activities and
dynamic improvements made every year. That
means the Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling is the optimal place to enjoy your Sturgis
Rally vacation, hands down. And while you’re
doing that this year, take a look at how is used
to be, just for a little bit of contrast.
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IT’S ALL AT THE BUFFALO CHIP!
Things to do: Brand new or tried and true
W
hether you’ve been at the Chip for every
one of its 35 years or this is your first
time, the roster is chock full of endless
fun, sun up to well past sundown. Listed here are
some of the things to do while you’re here. And even
if you’re a veteran Chipster read closely because new
things happen all the time.
And you might want to keep this issue of the Sturgis Rider Daily handy for reference the first few days,
at least until you get your bearings. By week’s end
you’ll be an expert!
test.
But make no mistake, these ladies are some of the
hardest working girls in South Dakota. You’ll find
them serving up cold ones at your favorite watering
hole or washing bug-splattered bikes at the CrossRoads So be sure to vote for them on the main stage
every night; rev your engine, clap your hands and
cheer for your favorite!
More than 30 masters of the custom motorcycle
trade earned the invitation to display their work in
the 2016 “Skin and Bones” exhibition curated by
longtime chronicler of motorcycling, Michael Lichter. The exhibit is open to the public and free of
charge. You don’t want to miss the chance to see such
extraordinary talent on display all in one place. The
motorcycles are displayed atop elevated pedestals
offering an unencumbered view from every angle.
This annual exhibit is a reflection of the soul of
biker culture. It’s a mainstay of the Sturgis Rally.
Tattoo Cafe
North end of the amphitheater,
second tier 1 p.m.-2 a.m.
Appointments highly recommended
Choosing the
right tattoo artist
is serious business
and at the Buffalo
Chip’s Tattoo Café
you’ll find true and
talented professionals. Café director Shaun Kama is a veteran tattoo artist whose ornate ink patterns grace the skin of
celebrities such as Rihanna, Janet Jackson and Jada
Pinkett Smith. Kama has organized a terrifically talented crew of artists to offer you kick-ass, top-caliber
work. Most of these artists are shop owners in their
own right and they make a point of getting to know
each client so they can create ink that’s unique and
appropriate.
The Tattoo Café is conveniently located in the
Buffalo Chip’s main amphitheater to the east of the
Roadhouse Deck. Now in its sixth year, the Buffalo
Chip Tattoo Café has established a reputation at the
rally as the place to go for awesome artwork in a sanitary, health-coded environment. Immortalize your
trip to The Best Party Anywhere® at the Buffalo Chip
Tattoo Café! Miss Buffalo Chip Pageant
Wolfman Jack Stage Nightly
If you like your biker
babes hotter than the
Badlands blacktop then
we have an event for you!
The sexiest beauty pageant on the planet takes
place each night on the
Wolfman Jack Stage in
the Buffalo Chip amphitheater. A bevy of scorching hot biker babes
prance across the stage
in three rounds of competition wearing biker attire, (not much) lingerie
and bikinis. The luscious ladies of the International
Bikini Team count on your applause to win the con-
Sturgis Rider® Rhythm Rockers
At the CrossRoads every day at 7 p.m.
and on the Wolfman Jack Stage
Get ready for some serious sass and plenty of
booty shakin’ action as the beautiful Sturgis Rider
Rhythm Rockers
perform some of
the sexist dance
routines at the
rally. Catch their
sultry
performances nightly
at the CrossRoads and on
the Roadhouse
Stage.
These
stunners love to
pose for photos
Motorcycles as Art – Skin and Bones
Russ Brown Events Center
near the East Gate
Sunday, August 7–Friday, August 12,
2–10 p.m. FREE
with friendly campers. Stop by the CrossRoads daily
between 2-6 p.m. and watch as the girls soap up your
ride and polish it to luster while slithering through a
sexy dance in a wet bikini. Bike washing will never
be the same!
Zip the Chip!
Buffalo Chip Amphitheater
Friday, August 5–Saturday, August 13
Your
heart
races, the hormones
rush
through
your
body as you stand
atop seven stories
of an open cage,
waiting to plunge into the darkness and soar over
the gyrating lights and pounding music in the Buffalo Chip’s amphitheater. It’s the rush of a lifetime!
The safe and professionally staffed Sturgis Buffalo
Chip Zip Line is located right next to the Budweiser
Roadhouse Party Deck. Take a wild thrill ride over
the rally’s most legendary party. Get your zip line
passes now, and take in a concert experience unlike
anywhere else!
Bikini Beach Contests
and Shenanigans
Saturday, August 6–Saturday, August 13
Everyone is a winner
at the Buffalo Chip! The
contests at Bikini Beach
are the best way to prove
you have hidden talents
that make you a star and
you may as well show it
off and win some great
prizes while doing it. It
doesn’t matter if you are
the proud owner of the
biggest beer burp or the
world’s best belly flop,
the Bikini Beach has a contest for you!
Beers and Burps 2 p.m.; Whip Cream Twister
2:30 p.m.; Ultimate Rope Swing Contest 3 p.m.;
Slip and Flip Relay 3:30 p.m.; Frozen T-Shirt Contest 4 p.m.
Air Sex Show
Bikini Beach Stage Saturday, August 6–
Friday, August 12, 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Comedian Chris Trew brings his raunchy, hilarious, sex-positive social phenomenon known as “The
Air Sex World Championships” back to the Buffalo
Chip for an encore performance! The Air Sex Championships, a mega hit at the Chip in 2015, returns
to make a spectacle of the greatest sport of all time.
There’s going to be a lot of real-life imaginary sex
happening in front of God and everybody. Interested
competitors should sign-up for their chance to be the
2016, 35th anniversary, Buffalo Chip Air Sex Champion. Recommended preparation: a shot and a beer!
Homemade Bikini Contest Saturday,
August 6–Friday, August 12, 5:30 p.m.
and 6 p.m.
Break out the caution
tape, plastic flowers, coconut shells and bandannas
and get ready to come up
with clever ways to cover
up your tatas in the Legendary Buffalo Chip’s
Homemade Bikini Contest. Be creative, have fun
and strut your stuff to win
prizes! Join emcee and
Bikini Beach host Karaoke Craig daily for a little
crowd-pleasing action at Bikini Beach.
World Pickle Lickin’ Federation’s
Championship Daily 5:00 p.m. Kinison Stage
Hank Rotten returns
with a fresh jar of the juiciest gherkins you have ever
set your lusting eyes upon to
emcee another year of slippery suckin’ in the World
Pickle Lickin’ Federation’s
Championship
Pickle
Lickin’ Contest! The goal is
to coax “oohs” and “ahhs”
and uproarious applause from the audience and win
a fat stack of cash. Biting is strictly prohibited! Hank
is a certified lickin’ coach and will be instructing all
novices, so all are encouraged to enter. Shots of courage are available right next door at the Bus Bar.
Jäger Sky Bridge Stag Lodge,
Buffalo Chip Amphitheater
Friday, August 5–Saturday, August 13,
6 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.
Warning: For serious partiers only. Jägermeister
kicks the party into a higher gear with an after party
that kicks in the after-burners on the elevated Stage
Lodge atop the Steel Bridge. The party here is just
getting started when the main stage goes dark. This
was the hot spot for the in-crowd in 2015, and it’s
back with a vengeance this year. Of course you’ll find
the perfect shots to keep the party hardy.
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FULL THROTTLE BIKE SHOWS
Two shows, two days and
classes for every kind of ride
I
t’s a classic gearhead tradition, the Show and
Shine. It began when man — and woman
— first added a personal touch to a stock
vehicle and rolled it out to show it off. Since
then, there’s no containing the fervor and devotion of fans of internal combustion.
You’ll have multiple opportunities to draw
the limelight to your pride and joy this week at
the Buffalo Chip CrossRoads. Today kicks off
with the first of five shows planned at the Big
Engine Bar and there’s a class to fit every taste,
every style and every budget.
Full Throttle Magazine Florida starts it off
today with their All Brands Show, a fast and
furious custom showcase where every rider and
every bike is welcome. There’s a class to fit every
style plus Best In Show and Judge’s Choice.
Tomorrow, Sunday, August 7, Full Throttle
brings a brand new show to the CrossRoads, the
Buffalo Chip Bagger Nationals with classes as
varied as DIY Garage Builder, Stock, Pro and
Radical. Best in Show takes home $500 cash
plus there are cash awards for Judge’s Choice
and the Sound Competition.
Both days will find the CrossRoads jampacked with things to do. Live music, biker
games, free information and goodies, plus
iconic biker lifestyle artwork, a military charity compound and a variety of food and drink
to please everyone. How about an adult-only
Root Beer Float made with Not Your Father’s
Root Beer!
For a break from the non-stop action, take a
walk through the Chip’s Field of Flags, backed
up by the American Veterans Traveling Tribute
Wall and now enhanced by a new Battlefield
Memorial and contemplative area.
Show registration both days is from noon till
4 p.m. with awards at 5; $20 per bike per class
entered.
Said Full Throttle Editor, Tony Cianci, “We
are very excited to be partnered up with such
a great place to party in Sturgis, at the Chip!”
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Come meet Josh and talk with him yourself at tomorrow’s
Flying Piston Builders Breakfast at the Crossroads and on
Monday in Deadwood at The Legends Ride.
josh owens
The life of a television personality might look
glamorous, but when you’re a moonshining gearhead like Josh Owens, the days can be laced with
pitfalls. We caught up with Josh between filming
segments for the show in the western part of North
Carolina, just before he made his way to the rally.
SRD: Have you been able to keep working on the
show?
JO: I’m a one-armed bandit right now but I’m
still out here working in a cast.
SRD: Well, get healed up so you can have fun in
Sturgis.
JO: Aw, hell, I’ll be alright. There’s people who’ve
been through a lot worse and it’s just made me
more aware of other people, like our military veterans. I don’t know how they keep a good attitude when they get their limbs blown off cause
of political bulls**t. It doesn’t make much sense
to me.
SRD: It seems like you’re working on the show all
the time.
JO: It’s wide open. We’re off-season now and the
show will be back on in November. Off-season
for the show means I’m filming.
SRD: How will you make time for the rally?
JO: I have to take two weeks off to come out,
and I can’t tell you how excited I am to get there.
SRD: You have a great rapport with people. You
turn up and everyone pays attention.
JO: It’s pretty wild cause I’m just a regular old
fella. I’ve always been kind of a black sheep and
my life has totally changed. It’s crazy.
SRD: But it doesn’t seem like fame has changed you.
JO: I’m gonna tell you something, I’m just a regular ol’ dude and to be doin’ what I’m doin’ is a
phenomenal thing. But just because I’m on TV
that doesn’t mean I’m any different from anyone
else. I’m the same fella I’ve always been.
We ham it up for TV, but for the most part you’re
seeing the real deal. I’m always into something.
SRD: So what are you into lately?
JO: Well, I blew my fingers off about five or six
SRD: What?!
JO: I had a grinding wheel explode in my hand,
it just blew up, Pow! I was doing some welding
and the wheel blew off the grinder while I was
grinding off a weld.
gonna take a lot more than that to stop me, that’s
for dang sure. I’m just lucky that disc didn’t hit
me in the face or head — I’d probably have died.
It went through so fast it flung blood all over my
car. That’s one of the reasons I’m looking forward
to Sturgis cause most of my summer here I’ve
been hurting.
SRD: I heard you were bringing a homemade still
to Sturgis.
JO: I got a small little stove-top like deal where
somebody could bust off a gallon or so and make
some shine. It’s got a little hole in it but it’d be
real easy to make operable. I’m looking forward
to auctioning that off at the Legends Ride and
see the proceeds go to Special Olympics to help
those kids.
SRD: Yikes! You really lost digits?
JO: Yeah, on my clutch hand. It blew my pointer
finger and another finger pretty much off. They
were able to save my third finger cause I still had
the joint.
SRD: You were working on a car when it happened?
JO: Maybe I shouldn’t say this cause I’m a biker
but I was really working on a racecar. See, I’m a
biker but I’m a racecar driver, too. I love to go
fast on motorcycles, cars, pretty much anything.
SRD: You gave us some tips last year for drinking
moonshine. What’s the trick again?
JO: The important thing is to just barely sip on
it and that way you’ll start picking up on flavors.
If you drink it all at once it’s like fire.
weeks ago!
SRD: Well that’s a bummer.
JO: It’s just another day around here and it’s
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All about the Buffalo Chip landmarks
W
hen you come to
the Buffalo Chip
for the Sturgis
Rally it’s always cool to see
what’s new since last year.
The staff works all year long
dreaming up new features to
wow campers.
First time visitors might
mistakenly think the Chip was
planned out in some fashion.
The truth is, the growth of the
Buffalo Chip was what you’d more accurately call
organic, morphing and growing as opportunity and
happenstance presented.
On the occasion of the Buffalo Chip’s 35th
anniversary, we cornered the Chip’s Rod “Woody”
Woodruff, to learn the genesis of some of the campground’s most recognizable features and landmarks.
We’ll cover the first two Chip Mileposts today then
look for one more in each of the next seven issues of
the Sturgis Rider Daily.
SRD: How did the Giant Buffalo Sculpture at
the Chip’s entrance come to be?
RW: “Returning from Denver in 2009, near
Cheyenne on the Wyoming/Colorado border, we
saw a buffalo standing on a hilltop on the east side
of I-25. Carol suggested we build a buffalo sculpture. We thought we could build one that would
look like it was grazing on the horizon as travelers
approached from Sturgis.
“Darwin Brink was our handyman genius at the
time. We had a bunch of huge old gasoline tanks.
Darwin cut them up in pieces and we flattened
them out by driving over them with heavy equipment. The flat pieces were then welded together
and the outline of a buffalo was drawn on it with
chalk. A plasma cutter brought a 35’ x 50’ sculpture
out of that metal.
“Darwin reinforced it with steel salvaged from
the Homestake Gold Mine and a 1903 bridge that
Teddy Roosevelt built across the Belle Fourche
River at Fruitdale. We still have steel left from that
bridge — and from Homestake.
“We started to put up the sculpture with a crane
also purchased from Homestake. Darwin had used
that crane when he’d worked at Homestake 35
years earlier, and he just loved that old crane. As it
turned out, however, the buffalo was too heavy and
the old crane tipped over! That was when we called
in a bigger, more modern crane.”
“We like sculptures here. The first was the
motorcycle that Dave Vice built by the burnout
bridge. We continue adding sculptures as the inspiration strikes us.
SRD: That giant American flag at the Chip’s
entrance was created quite a display. Tell us about it.
RW: “There was a Chipster, a military veteran,
who had terminal cancer. He had adopted, as his
final mission, the task of taking this huge flag
around the country to fly at different places. He
brought it here, probably about 2002, had little
time left, wanted it to stay here. We bought it from
him and have flown it at every rally since, initially
from a crane until our handyman genius, Darwin
Brink, built those 120’ tall flagpoles. The flag has
been repaired many times, but it’s a battlefield flag
so I thought it could display a few scars. We finally
retired it in 2015, but it’s safely — and respectfully
— kept.”
The Chip’s photographers swarm the campground daily for the best shots — but you’re out there
taking them, too. So share! The best one we get each day will appear in the next issue of this paper.
So make it a good one and remember, it has to be printable — both in content and image quality.
Text to: 828-205-8482. Email: [email protected].
STA CONNECTED
AT THE CHIP WITH
ON-SITE WIFI SERVICE
Sign up or get help at RallyWiFi4U
displays at the Buffalo Chip
CrossRoads or outside the
General Store in the Chip’s
amphitheater.
Or follow these steps and
you’ll be online in minutes.
1. Select wireless network #RALLYWIFI4U.
2. Open web browser and select CONNECT.
3. Select package option.
4. Enter payment information or access code.
5. You’re DONE and connected.
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BUFFALO CHIP OPERATING GUIDE
Get to the fun faster!
Whether you’re at the Buffalo Chip for a headliner concert, visiting the Crossroads to enter a
bike show, or camped out for the entire rally, there
are things to know that’ll make your stay — short
or long — just plain better. Operator error is no
excuse when the answers are right here.
• Getting Connected: RallyWiFi4U brings easy,
reliable wi-fi service to the Sturgis Rally to keep you
connected back home. Choose “#rallywifi4u” when
it pops up on your device, choose a plan, then forget it.
Get log in and tech info from helpful RallyWiFi4U reps at the CrossRoads or outside the General Store. They also have free charging stations at
these locations. Keep an eye peeled for their mobile
teams in golf carts around the Chip, too.
• Getting Oriented: See the Essentials Guide at:
www.buffalochip.com/NEWS-INFO/EssentialsGuide or pick up a copy of the handy, pocket-sized
booklet at the Rally Info Center at the Crossroads.
It has a pull-out, full-color map to get you oriented
plus phone numbers, tips, tricks and more. That’s
why it’s called the Essentials Guide.
• Getting Around: It’s been a long time coming
but there’s a new road in town and traffic doesn’t
stand a chance any more! Enjoy a scenic ride along
Ft. Meade Way to the Pleasant Valley exit at 1-90.
See the map at: www.buffalochip.com/NEWSINFO/Maps - and also in the Essentials Guide.
We want you to have rip-roaring good fun, not sit
roasting in traffic.
• Getting Informed: The Buffalo Chip Gazette/
Sturgis Rider News has all the inside info, not
only about the Chip but all around the Black Hills.
Copies are available from Rapid to Spearfish and
points further flung.
• Get Cash: Keep your cash stash flush at ATMs
located around the Chip at the following locations:
The CrossRoads, West Box Office, Roadhouse
Party Deck, General Store, Bikini Beach, Hoyt
Axton, Club Chip, Dominos and East Box Office.
• Getting The News: Keep reading this paper
every day. It’s finely focused on all the fun that’s
fit to print, not to mention quite collectible. The
Sturgis Rider Daily will be your memory, reminding you of the don’t-miss events each and every
morning so you can concentrate on enjoying them.
• Go Old School: If analog is your preference
you can speak to a real human at
the Buffalo Chip Chamber of Commerce at the CrossRoads. It’s bursting with
maps, info and shiny happy people who can’t
wait to suggest a ride, point you in the right
direction or even fix your boo-boo!
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STAY CONNECTED AT THE CHIP
Worry-free WiFi is a touchscreen away
W
ith digital communications running most
of our lives, staying
connected has become an absolute necessity. Even when you’re
on vacation — or especially when
you’re on vacation — it’s even more
vital to stay in touch with family
and friends far way.
Fortunately for campers at the
Buffalo Chip, Rally Link offers
no worries WiFi with easy, accessible, state-of-the-art wireless service. Similar to some hotels, when
you open your device — laptop,
tablet or phone — it searches for
available networks. When “#rallywifi4u” pops up just click on it,
choose your plan and enter your
credit card number. Done!
The system offers superior
broad coverage with fiber-wired
repeaters placed every 300 feet throughout the
Buffalo Chip, far exceeding most regions that only
have hot spots of connectivity in select common
areas. In fact, the service is touted as being engi-
neered to exceed the number of
users with enhanced capability in
places where there’s potentially a
large concentration of users. No
matter how many people are at the
concert, you can still Tweet and
post to Instagram or Facebook
knowing the network will support
it. Now that’s reliability!
And for the technically challenged among us there’s backup
on-site: RallyLink has experts on
site at the Crossroads and inside the
amphitheater by the General Store
to assist should you need help.
The benefit of RallyLink service compared to using data on
your mobile plan is the one-time
charge. Most mobile providers
have a data cap and charge per
gig. Your plan also works for any
two devices — that’s like a 50 percent discount if two people each use one device.
So don’t ruin your vacation at the Sturgis Rally
with worries over connectedness. Get signed up
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Drake White and the Big Fire proved to be the ideal lead-in,
bringing their bluesy, southern-fried sound to warm up fans
and turn sparks to flame.
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Author, poet, outlaw, activist — and yes, singer/songwriter, too — Willie Nelson is a singular
character, always has been. The unconventional country icon brought his band to the
Wolfman Jack Stage to kick off the Chip’s 35th anniversary rally, and the assembled crowd
heartily approved. And it’s appropriate, too, because Willie’s daughter Susan was among the
entertainers back in 1982!
THE BUFFALO CHIP CROSSROADS
Where everyone is welcome
The Buffalo Chip has a lot to offer the many
bikers who call it home during the rally, that’s for
sure. But what about your buddies staying at other
campsites or folks who just rode out for the day
to check out the scene? Fear not, friends, because
at the Buffalo Chip Crossroads, everyone is welcome. All rally long there are bands, bikini babes,
bike repairs, and more! Let’s take a quick look at
what the CrossRoads has to offer everyone at the
rally, even those who don’t call the Chip home.
First of all, be ready for action! If horsepower
and daring-do are a combination you dig, be sure
to check out Clint Ewing tearing up the pavement
with killer stunts on his fleet of tricked-out Kawasaki motorcycles. See Clint’s charred “Tunnel of
Fire” bike on the upper deck, too. And if you like
your two-wheeled stunts with a vintage twist, the
Seattle Cossacks drill team will be amazing spectators with their feats of balance, all aboard 1940s
Harley-Davidson machinery. Too grounded for
you? Husker Helicopters can get you airborne for
a view of the rally few get to experience.
Speaking of machinery, who doesn’t love to
dream, talk smack and get inspired at a custom
bike show? Each day there’s a huge array of classes
and categories for every aspect of the two-wheeled
world. Don’t miss two customs on display from
John Shope’s Dirty Bird Concepts, a bike covered
in 24kt. gold and probably the only trike Shope
will ever build. And speaking of inspiration, be
sure to be at the Crossroads on August 11 at 6
p.m. for a showing of Michelle Carpenter’s feature-length documentary “Klocked: Women with
Horsepower.” It features speed record holders
Laura Klock and her daughters, Karlee and Erica
Cobb, and it’s free to the public!
Visit the Chip Chamber of Commerce for
answers to your burning questions and get a free
Black Hills map at the AMA booth. Other vendors
include AMSOIL, Metzeler Motorcycle Tires, and
Just Cuz Chrome Retail Center. See that latest
customs at Led Sled Customs, Nash Motorcycles,
Outlaw Customs and Royal T. You can also catch
a test ride on a vintage-style Motoped, or watch
the tires fly at the Trike Daddy Derby.
If you’re an early riser stop in at the Church
at the Chip for free pancakes and coffee compliments of the Sons of Light Ministry. Later in
the day enjoy snacks from Pie 4 the People, Jerky
Central, Santa Lucia’s and Indian tacos from Old
School.
Long miles and intense heat can take their
toll on both man and machine. Fortunately, the
Crossroads plays host to 55 Cycles Mechanical
Services, who will be on hand for all your mechanical needs. And to help the rider chill out and cool
off, the bikini bike wash is always an option, along
with the Big Engine bar where you can have a cold
beer or an adult-only root beer float.
The CrossRoads is the place to get an inkling of
what the Buffalo Chip is all about. So cruise up for
a cold brew and catch the sights. From the inspiring Field of Flags and new Fallen Soldier Memorial to stunt riders and drill teams, it’s where the
action is, no matter where you’re staying.