@#$% MB. Was there in 07. Cops hassled everybody. North Ocean Blvd was closed. They forced all traffic onto Bus. 17. What a nightmare, constant traffic jams.
I spoke to several employees of local businesses. Seems most of the t-shirt, food, and trinket stores are owned by foreigners anyway. I was told most of the local young people are leaving because the new owners supply thier own labor. Well thats another subject.
New Hope, PA pulled the same stunt several years ago. It was not an event ride, but more of an all summer biker hangout. Most of the business catered to our crowd and we spent a fortune. Well the city fathers (in thier great wisdom) they wanted a more posh and swanky town and forced the bikers out. The traffic moves so slow the cops actually ride bicycles and carry decible meters. You actually get pulled over by a bicycle! Me and the misses stopped going there completely on a bike or in a cage. They can kiss my @#$.
There are many places that want my green and my scooter don't care where I ride, only that I do. So ride on my brothers. The compass has four directions. Visit them all. hdhog1
Anyhow spend your time elsewhere, stay 2 weeks in Sturgis. Now there is a place worth riding.