Every August, hundreds of thousand cowboys  riding their iron frames (we'll give them horse names!) cross the prairies of the South Dakota where graze bisons towards motorcyclist world Mecca : Sturgis.

Surprised, I was far from suspecting almost 20 years ago by pushing for the first time the door of this establishment, that I'll begin in 2006 the Sturgis Bike Week here (The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, its real name!).

Apparently this famous bar, legend of the western history became, few years ago, one of the most famous Sturgis Stop Pit, going on or coming back from Sturgis. Lucky man !

A great row of H-D in front of the bar and a big atmosphere inside are waiting for me. Yahoo !

Many beautiful girls, gone up in kit but that don't disturb me that their tits are artificials when I can get them... bikers, country music, stetson, Jack Daniels... the night is going to be long.

Here too, the ice cold beer is generously served, the local country band tries to be listened in the middle of the general hubbub and me, I met Miss « Doctor » Jones. She is not really a doctor but I am not really sick... the night is going to be long.

Day-1: especially don't miss US 14 which leads to the Devil Tower.

Big influx, the purpose is close and it approaches! 

D day : naturally, I begin with Main Street, where five blocks are reserved for the motorcyclist traffic. Imagine, a sea of H-D and bikers which go and come, actor-peeping, being and making the show during a week without real stopping.

Drag pipe, hair in the wind, leather string and show me your tits… the happiness !

It is as an incandescent material, the slightest movement of which distils steams of fire.

But don't expect too see the most beautiful custom bikes... 

Most of the bikers came by the road and the miles are easier with a stock bike.

The hotel and motel capacity is limited, the atmosphere is more rustic, more authentic as we say in the specialized magazines ! A look the bikers at the campsite. 

Hot atmosphere 24h/24h. Sturgis, it is a lifestyle, a state of mind. The bikers come from all American social classes, exceeding the frame of the country, the kinds and the economic lines. A true summary of America ! The best as the worst.

Only fasninating landscapes !

Doubtless less tourists than the other American Bike Week as Daytona, at least we don't hear French in all corners of Main Street ! Many come for 1 day, 2 days, some will remain the week, that moves a lot.

Sturgis is the annual run than the American biker take and big names as Arlen Ness or Billy Lane get it every year.

Sturgis, it is the other great American bike week, we find thousands of bikers, the biggest builders, the manufacturers of accessories, bike shows (Penthouse Bike Show, Rat's Hole Custom Bike Shows) and naturally the Company holds its districts in Rapid City (no mix?).

And, unlike the Daytona Bike Week, Sturgis is almost exclusively dedicated to Harley-Davidson.

The adventure began in 1938 when Pappy and Pearl Hoel (founder of the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club), a local dealer (Hoel Motors Sturgis) and some friends had the idea to organize a motorcycle race and a contest stunts.

The first event collected 19 racers for the 1/2 miles and some cars folded for the stunt show.

Approximately 400 000 motorcyclists came to celebrate the 50th anniversary in 1990 and in 2000, the 60th anniversary welcomed between 550 000 and 650 000 bikers .

The races of 1/2 miles, with everything began, are always a integral part of the rally as well to Sturgis as to Rapid City but there are also drag racings and hillclimbs...

The Americans don't ask so many questions, since they party.

The week would not be ended without two small rides : the Mt Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial before pick off the tent, throwing (!!!) a last glance to the beautiful babes, a goodbye to Mandi and then go away by the Custer State Park…

Let's go, let's show, let's rodeo...