Have you checked out the Deadwood Rally website lately?

[Mazo EMS2]

there are a few that you will miss if you just catch the “canyon” ones. Needles hwy, Iron mountain rd, Old Rockerville rd, Old Hill City rd, Nemo rd, to name a few. Custer widelife loop had a big fire this winter, it might take a few years to recover...

Yup, we rode Hill City, Iron Mtn, and Needles last summer, and part of Nemo...(we found Nemo). I thought Iron Mtn was nicer than Needles.....Tried the Wildlife Loop but the big critters weren't having anything of it.....they wouldn't get off the road. Sat in stopped traffic for a half hour and turned around. I suppose it didn't help that it was 100* that day... Can't wait to get back

 

[crazycanuck]

thinking of possibly going to this

 

[RapidSpyder]

thinking of possibly going to this

get your reservations in as soon as you decide to take the plunge, things tend to fill up quickly this time on year...

 

[crazycanuck]

get your reservations in as soon as you decide to take the plunge, things tend to fill up quickly this time on year...

registered and now looking at some Air BnB in Spearfish

 

[cptjam]

Squared Away

We will be there!! Hope folks can stop by to say Hi! Joe and Ann

 

[jwulf74]

get your reservations in as soon as you decide to take the plunge, things tend to fill up quickly this time on year...

I was going to say Nice Lookin Spyder but then saw you got a new one...

 

[RapidSpyder]

I was going to say Nice Lookin Spyder but then saw you got a new one...

I need to update my pic, just haven’t got to it yet. Maybe this weekend. Thinking of taking a ride to Devils Tower. That pic was taken on O’Neal pass.

 

[Tyris]

New rider and debated about going, torn between sheer volume, but I imagine the tourist population is generally high all summer long. Will be curious as to those which have gone to rally and those who have been there on their own, which one they preferred.

 

[Docster]

Sorry, as a 66 year old I saw the thread title and thought this was about dead wood.......:roflblack:

 

[brass-monky]

Sorry, as a 66 year old I saw the thread title and thought this was about dead wood.......:roflblack:

That's how the town got it's name, from all the dead wood in the area.

 

[ARtraveler]

New rider and debated about going, torn between sheer volume, but I imagine the tourist population is generally high all summer long. Will be curious as to those which have gone to rally and those who have been there on their own, which one they preferred.

As a group--it's all about the camaraderie. Meeting new friends--with the same likes ani29: :spyder2: :f_spider. Meeting up, socializing. Large group rides--not so much. When I ride with a group, I want to know the people and their riding skills. A group is only as strong as its weakest link.

A group of three hundred plus three wheelers--is a "nothing" compared to the half million plus people for the Sturgis rally. Been there during rally time. Way to much crowds for me--and they are not my "style" anyway.

Summer is the best time to see the Black Hills and surrounding area. Never been disappointed, and been there at least ten times. Going back once I get back to the lower 48.

Been there in early May and experienced snow up in the hills. Beautiful to look at--but I cancelled my Spyder rentals because of the cold and ice.

I would say...go for it. :yes:

 

[pegasus1300]

New rider and debated about going, torn between sheer volume, but I imagine the tourist population is generally high all summer long. Will be curious as to those which have gone to rally and those who have been there on their own, which one they preferred.

as a new rider I think this is a rally you would enjoy. It is geared towards 3 wheelers,which may be a help to you. It is small only 3-400 people. unless you go in the spring or fall you will always run into tourist traffic.It will be a great opportunity to meet lots of people who are also on 3 wheels and get some tips and maybe new ideas. I am going and really getting excited about it.

 

[RapidSpyder]

That's how the town got it's name, from all the dead wood in the area.

This thread could take on a whole new meaning.... I’ll just say there’s meds for that and leave it alone.

 

[crazycanuck]

My side kick Camille and I will be there. First time was 1967 on my BSA 441 for Sturgis Rally/Hillclimb. Most trips were on Harleys. 25+ times and we are still going back. Some of the Sturgis crowd will be already gathering early to avoid the crowds. Always fun in the area. We are staying in our RV at Days of 76 RV campground. (at the Rodeo Arena)

Jack

uncle Jack, say it ain't so; where me meeting for a drink?

 

[robhowen]

Thanks for letting me know

Thanks for letting me know about the Deadwood rally as I just made our reservation today for the 10th-15th. We'll be trailering from Tucson and we're really excited about experiencing this part of the country.

Rob

 

[easysuper]

Deadwood

4 weeks out to leave for Deadwood and I'm like a little kid waiting for Christmas. Spent 5 months out there 3 years ago and have been wanting to ride the Black Hills again.
Sounds like a good turn out this year but that country is so big it will swallow 4 hundred riders up in no time. Don't care for the group rides but looking forward to meeting new people and making some new friends.

 

[NDrider]

Great time

My wife and daughter rode down to the first deadwood three wheeler rally. Had a blast on her 2015 RT limited. I went with for the 2nd one on a F3 limited Demo. We had a great time. We only live 250 miles north in ND so we go to the hills often. We missed last years we couldn’t make it. But we are registered for this year I finally bought a 2016 F3 limited ( red) and she is finalizing her deal today on a 2018 RT (Oxford blue) we can’t wait to meet you all. And welcome to all that it’s your first rally in Deadwood. If you’re still on the edge of deciding to go HEY LETS RIDE!!!

 

[robhowen]

Deadwood Participation as of 6/20/18

From the 3-Wheeler Rally Facebook Page.

I'd be real interested in who's going from AZ.

Rob

 

[SteveandBelinda]

About half a dozen going from our group in Michigan. First time there on a bike. Was going to go last year, but when I noticed that it was going to be 95-100 all week decided it wasn't smart going after having had a stroke back 15 years ago. Don't need heat stroke also. Hoping for cooler weather this year, and got alot of money invested in going between lodging out, back, and spliting the cost of a house with two other couples. Any ideas for keeping cool, as in cooling vests of certain types? I bought one of the Techniche International Hyperkewl cooling vests that you soak in water for a few minutes, then wring the water out. Used it about a week ago in 90 sun, and seemed okay, but are there others? Maybe something else?

 

[easysuper]

Deadwood

Been watching the weather and it looks like it's going to hold around the low 80s with a morning start of the 60s. Not bad riding weather especially if one gets out early then enjoy the rally crowd later in the afternoon. We sold our house last November and just bought another one but the moving will just have to wait till we get back . Looking forward to making some new friends .