World’s largest motorcycle rally roars into Sturgis as bikers flood tiny US town

The 86th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally has commenced, attracting hundreds of thousands of riders to the small town of Sturgis, South Dakota, and the surrounding Black Hills for 10 days of events. The rally includes concerts with performers like Lainey Wilson, Megadeth, and Lynyrd Skynyrd, as well as motorcycle races, stunt shows, and group rides. New motorcycle models from Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycle are being debuted, and attendees often visit local attractions such as Mount Rushmore and Badlands National Park.

• The 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is underway, expected to draw around 500,000 attendees.
• The 10-day event features races, concerts, and group rides throughout the Sturgis and Black Hills region.
• Headlining musical acts include Lainey Wilson, YUNGBLUD, Megadeth, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rob Zombie, and Insane Clown Posse.
• Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycle will debut new models inspired by the rally’s history.
• The rally is a starting point for rides to numerous attractions including Mount Rushmore, various national parks, and historic towns.
• The event was started by Indian dealer Pappy Hoel in 1938 and was run by him and his wife Pearl for nearly 50 years.