Reservations made for next year's Deadwood Three Wheel Rally!

[Wmoater]

The first thing is you were there during Sturgis. With a hundred thousand plus leather clad bikers, there’s bound to be a little friction. I’m convinced the Spyder crowd are a whole other type of biker. Now when I was down there last year for the three wheel rally I didn’t encounter any issues. The weather was perfect. The crowds were minimal. The worst thing I encounter was trying to find someplace to park without having to then walk a mile to the restaurant. I hate to use the expression “tourist trap”, I’m sure there is a better way to say it, but downtown Deadwood is for tourists. Lots of Saloons/Streak Houses, a ton of souvenir shops, you get the picture. Over all I’d say it’s a family friendly place to make a pit stop on the way to Mt. Rushmore, Devils Tower or maybe even Wall Drugs.

I’ll even add to this. I was at Sturgis for the 50th and I can tell you with all seriousness Sturgis is nothing like what it used to be. We were there in 08, 09, and 12, and I hate to sound old and even petty, but Sturgis today is mild and pansies compared to the 80’s and 90’s. You won’t have that problem anymore. As for Deadwood………. It’s the tamest and slowest town. It’s a nice town to walk down and enjoy now. Here’s a fact about Deadwood….. Walk to the end of the street. There’s an elementary school right in walking distance of the town. It’s also packed with enrollment. No way would people let their kids go there if the town was that rowdy. It is a tourist trap yes and it’s a clean town too. Sturgis is now in my opinion the new dead town. It's more boarded up than open except during those 2 weeks. Everything opens back up. I’d take Deadwood over Sturgis any day! We have taken horses to the rodeo since my wife and I got married and even as kids, Dad took us to Deadwood. It’s tame, clean, and full of family now, and it's nothing like the 80’s.

 

[Tango]

The rally had more vendors signed up, and paid. But they decided to go to a HD event. But the rally kept their deposits. And supposedly won't be invited back this year. :thumbup: Tom :spyder:

 

[gkamer]

I tried to find a couple of you guys last year with no luck. Not a lot going on at GZ with the big lack of vendors in 2023
https://d3wr.firstgold.com/

T.P.

I was very disappointed with the vendor turn out at the '23 rally. I think there were like three vendors there. One selling leather goods and trinkets, the oil guy that shows up at all of them (forgot his name) and a couple gals selling brick oven pizza. I brought a lot of pocket money with me but there was nothing there that really caught my eye. The good news is I brought most of that money home with me and it's gonna fund the '24 rally.

 

[Peacekeeper6]

TBH, I don't know if I would enjoy riding a trike in that region personally.

I've been to Sturgis twice, both on 2 wheels, and some of the roads I rode were pretty technical.

Anyway, have fun !!

 

[Bangorbob]

Peacekeeper, The roads around your area aren't too shabby.

 

[RapidSpyder]

Too technical?

https://youtu.be/KbHQHPmgaTU?feature=shared

https://youtu.be/79CBEBWSg8k?feature=shared

This one could be if traffic is heavy or you’re not experienced…

https://youtu.be/dySi7tWslkA?feature=shared

 

[gkamer]

Too technical?

https://youtu.be/KbHQHPmgaTU?feature=shared

https://youtu.be/79CBEBWSg8k?feature=shared

This one could be if traffic is heavy or you’re not experienced…

https://youtu.be/dySi7tWslkA?feature=shared

I took that train ride when I was down there last July. A word of advice, you might want to bring a little cushion along for your tushy. Those seats can get a little hard after a while. But it's nice leisurely trip so it's a good way to give your feet a little bit of a rest.

 

[RapidSpyder]

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[RapidSpyder]

Sad news, the Sugar Shack on hwy 385 burned to the ground last night.

 

[RapidSpyder]

Just an fyi to pass on. We have 2 seasons in South Dakota, winter and road construction.

https://us-385.com/

Unfortunately this is the main way to get from the northern hills to the central and southern hills. Options are taking Hwy 85 to Newcastle WY then into Custer, or take either Nemo rd or Hwy 44 into Rapid, then Sheridan Lake road back to 385…

 

[pegasus1300]

Fortunately coming from Utah that wont cause a problem but thanks for the warning for those coming from the East

 

[JKMSPYDER]

Last week I emailed Michele Pierce, the coordinator for the rally. I asked how many had registered. At this time there are 190 registered. And it is not even January! Looks like it will be a big crowd.

 

[Xelthian]

Adding to the list of folks that'll be attending this year. It'll be my first time at the D3WR. Looking forward to it.

Never been to Sturgis, but our club has made 3 trips to Custer to ride the roads in Septembers over the years. It'll be my first visit on my Spyder.

 

[RapidSpyder]

Adding to the list of folks that'll be attending this year. It'll be my first time at the D3WR. Looking forward to it.

Never been to Sturgis, but our club has made 3 trips to Custer to ride the roads in Septembers over the years. It'll be my first visit on my Spyder.

There are a lot of good rides in the Black Hills. Besides the ones on post #26, there are:

Vanocker Canyon from Sturgis to Nemo
Devils Tower
The Badlands
Rochford Rd.
Hwy 85 to Newcastle

There a few listed at the website

 

[Xelthian]

There are a lot of good rides in the Black Hills.

Indeed there are!

 

[Two2Three]

I'll be there this year. I hope. Was all set to go last year and had to back out at the last minute.

Reservations are made anyway!

 

[T.P.]

Just a reminder to new posters to this thread. The original poster of this thread "Greg Kamer" is now riding wingman in the heavens.

T.P.

 

[reader47]

We are signed up - first time at the rally. Looking forward to the canyon rides and other Spyder riders. We'll be trailering from Colorado. Staying at the Travelodge. For those of you having stayed there, where can you park the pickup and trailer. When I made reservations, was told parking was available for such, but on google maps can only see a parking structure.
See ya there. Oh - in one of these threads someone mentioned a possible SpyderLovers get-to-gether. That would be cool.

 

[Tango]

We are signed up - first time at the rally. Looking forward to the canyon rides and other Spyder riders. We'll be trailering from Colorado. Staying at the Travelodge. For those of you having stayed there, where can you park the pickup and trailer. When I made reservations, was told parking was available for such, but on google maps can only see a parking structure.
See ya there. Oh - in one of these threads someone mentioned a possible SpyderLovers get-to-gether. That would be cool.

You can park up top beyond the parking structure. Lots of room. No trailers allowed inside. :thumbup: Tom :spyder:

 

[reader47]

Thanks Tango.