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Bikers have been heading into Sturgis, South Dakota, for the past two weeks and the Sturgis Bike Rally doesn’t officially start till Friday (August 6). When we heard that motorcyclists were showing up early by the thousands we sent our BAM team (Free breakdown and legal assistance for motorcyclists) in a few days early. They will be set up at two different locations on Main St, Sturgis. The BAM girls team arrives on Monday and will be stationed at the legendary Buffalo Chip.

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With already thousands of bikers in attendance at this years Sturgis motorcycle rally, as each hour ticks by, more and more people make their way into town to get a head start on this years 2 week biker rally. In recent years, the revitalization of motorcycling and new fans of the old rallies have led to increased attendance of classic rallies such as Sturgis. Attendance was estimated at 514,951 in 2004, 525,250 in 2005, and 754,844 in 2000—statistics rivaling South Dakota’s population. Many of the new attendees of the Sturgis Rally are families, bringing their children and driving trailers and campers to the rally, riding their motorcycles the last few miles.

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I started working for Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys two years ago.  The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota, actually marks my two year anniversary as my first day of employment consisted of getting on a plane for Rapid City, SD.  Rapid City is the airport you fly into if flying to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally as opposed to riding your bike, which hard core bikers say is the only way to go to Sturgis. I have to admit that I am a Los Angeles city snob and was hesitant about going to Sturgis, SD but when I got there, not only was I taken by the areas incredible beauty but I was also taken by the friendliness of the motorcyclists.  I am going back to Sturgis this year for the 70th anniversary celebration and I am looking forward to introducing a couple of newbies to the wonder that is the Black Hills – Sturgis area.

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Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Every year there are motorcycle accidents during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, and this year will be no exception. In fact, approximately 1/3 of western South Dakota’s motorcycle accidents for the entire YEAR are connected to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. I guess it is hard not to have a few fender benders when there are hundreds of thousands of your closest friends circling through the Black Hills, SD, area. While minor motorcycling accidents are to be expected, it is truly tragic when a motorcyclist dies during this incredibly festive occasion. If you are heading down to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, it is important to take the necessary safety precautions and avoid drinking and driving at all costs.
Motorcyclists from all over the country make the trek to South Dakota for a week of drinking, eating, and riding. Unfortunately, alcohol and motorcycles make a deadly combination. According to the Examiner, during last year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally a female rider from Kansas missed a stop sign and crashed into a motorcyclist, injuring his leg in the process. The rider was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and faced heavy fines and penalties.
The blood alcohol limit for driving in South Dakota is 0.08%, just like most areas in the United States. During last year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the South Dakota Highway Patrol arrested more motorcyclists for driving under the influence of alcohol than in previous years. Through the 2009 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, there were 316 DUI arrests, compared with only 253 in 2008 and 72 accidents which involved serious injury. And it is predicted that 2010 may be the biggest year yet so expect more police and more enforcement.
FUN FACT:
Just how much drinking is done during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally? According to some estimates, there are approximately 3 million gallons of beer consumed during the two weeks around the rally!

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