There’s no such thing as being fashionably late when it comes to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. This party begins with a bang at 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 6 at the #1 Sturgis Rally destination the Sturgis Buffalo Chip! Grab a spot in the Chip’s legendary amphitheater for the Buffalo Chip Official Sturgis Rally Kickoff and experience the spectacle as magnificent machines and famous faces make their grand entry in a parade down Buffalo Chip Main Street. The festivities continue into the evening with live entertainment from Puddle of Mudd, Blacklite District, Big Skillet, the International Bikini Team and more!
Well, there s no reason to feel left out, even if you re two wheels short of an appropriate ride. Several options are available in the area that will train you to properly operate a motorcycle; allow you to rent one by the hour, day or week; or skip the bike altogether to partake in the off-road aspects of the rally, such as concerts, contests and retail.
Learn to Ride in Panama City Beach
If you re sold on the idea of a two-wheel lifestyle, but you ve never learned the ropes, then you can learn to ride a motorcycle in a New Rider Course at the Riding Academy at Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach, 14700 Panama City Beach Parkway.