Deadwood 3Wheel Rally, 2023 - Getting ready to leave!

[Wheelman]

Going to try and make the 2023 Deadwood Rally from SoCal. Rode to Sturgis in August this year and it was a great ride on my 2018 F3T. Didn't know about the 3 Wheel Rally until I got home. Sturgis is okay but too many bikes to let one enjoy the Black Hills ride. Stayed at RushNoMore RV park. Great campground. May stay at Deadwood KOA. I'm tenting it and I already know RushNoMore is really tent and m/c friendly so I'll have to make a decision soon. It's about 1400mi and the Sturgis ride took from 1000am Friday to 1200pm Sunday. May take a different route this time.

 

[RapidSpyder]

I think the biggest was the 4th Rally in 2018, 771 registered.

 

[pegasus1300]

I think you are right. 2019 was not quite as big tho it was big, I broke my ankle for 2020 and 2021 felt smaller.

 

[PJveetwin]

Looks like over 600 Registered last year....

https://www.facebook.com/Deadwood3WheelerRally/photos/a.742792719143882/5284752621614513/

That's a decent turnout! Not too many but enough to be fun!

 

[gkamer]

Sturgis is okay but too many bikes to let one enjoy the Black Hills ride.

According to Google there were 505,000 attendees last year. That is way way too many people for me to feel comfortable. The 600 hundred from last year's 3 Wheel Rally is nice comfortable number.

 

[PJveetwin]

Wanted to stay at the Travel Lodge, but their cancelation policy is 30 days in advance or they charge a $100. fee. That seems a little extreme to me, as most hotels are 24-36 hours. We are planning to attend, but sometimes things just come up. So we booked at the Franklin down the street

 

[RapidSpyder]

Wanted to stay at the Travel Lodge, but their cancelation policy is 30 days in advance or they charge a $100. fee. That seems a little extreme to me, as most hotels are 24-36 hours. We are planning to attend, but sometimes things just come up. So we booked at the Franklin down the street

Deadwood Mountain Grand, Tin Lizzie, and Cadillac Jacks all have covered parking (besides the Travel Lodge). Just FYI info for anyone going

 

[RapidSpyder]

Also FYI, on a sad note Lewie’s just outside of Lead closed its’ doors. Arguably the best burgers in the Black Hills. Also Cheyenne Crossing had a fire in the kitchen this fall, and the restaurant is closed to rebuild. Last I heard they were hoping to reopen by April.

 

[RogerTN]

We are hoping to make the Deadwood Rally. Does anyone know if any of the other hotels(besides Travelodge) have
trailer parking for a 20 foot trailer ?
Thank you so much
Roger

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

We are hoping to make the Deadwood Rally. Does anyone know if any of the other hotels(besides Travelodge) have
trailer parking for a 20 foot trailer ?
Thank you so much
Roger

Blackstone Lodge in Lead can. My nephew & I stayed there last year. Rate was one of the better ones around. It's only about a 10 minute ride to the rally site.

 

[RapidSpyder]

We are hoping to make the Deadwood Rally. Does anyone know if any of the other hotels(besides Travelodge) have
trailer parking for a 20 foot trailer ?
Thank you so much
Roger

Deadwood Gultch has a upper parking lot that snowmobiler’s use for their trailers. Also there’s a parking lot by the Deadwood Welcome Center that some use, but it’s 1st come basis.

 

[gkamer]

I received the Rider Waiver and Registration forms in email this morning. They will be in snail mail today along with my check for $70.00 (registration and t-shirt). It's going to be a long seven months.

 

[Jesster72]

I received the Rider Waiver and Registration forms in email this morning. They will be in snail mail today along with my check for $70.00 (registration and t-shirt). It's going to be a long seven months.

gkamer - mine went out today. Is it riding season yet?

 

[RapidSpyder]

Not quite yet in Deadwood, but Terry Peak is having the best year for skiing in a long time

 

[gkamer]

gkamer - mine went out today. Is it riding season yet?

I'm waiting for a few ° rise as long as there's no snow or ice...

 

[Jesster72]

Just got a dusting yesterday and last night. They put so much salt down it's insane - have to wait for a rain to clean it up a little. Mine will be in hibernation for a little bit yet.

 

[RapidSpyder]

Here is the registration link

https://www.d3wr.com/online-registrations-form

 

[Tango]

Just registered today. And got my reservation at the Travelodge. :2excited: Tom :spyder:

 

[gkamer]

Just registered today. And got my reservation at the Travelodge. :2excited: Tom :spyder:

Yup, that's where I'm staying. Registered for 7/11- 7/15.

 

[Wmoater]

What is the wild bill me selfie contest? What does it involve? Dress up at specific places and take a selfie?