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Harley-Davidson moves into the heart of Sturgis for 2010 rally

MILWAUKEE (April 19, 2010) - Harley-Davidson will move its 2010 rally experience to two all-new locations in the heart of Sturgis, S.D., where the Motor Company will celebrate the 70th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally with customers and motorcycle enthusiasts August 6-14, 2010.
The Harley-Davidson Road Tour with the newly released 2011 Harley-Davidson® motorcycles, Genuine Motor Accessories, MotorClothes® merchandise and H.O.G.® members-only pin stop will run from Friday, Aug. 6 through Saturday, Aug. 14 at the intersection of Lazelle and 3rd streets in downtown Sturgis. All Harley-Davidson activities in Sturgis are free of charge.

Harley-Davidson demo rides for 2011 motorcycles will be available in Sturgis at a location near Interstate 90 at Exit 30. More details on the exact location, dates and hours of demo rides and other Harley-Davidson activities in Sturgis will follow in the coming weeks.

“Right smack in the middle of Sturgis seems like the ideal place for Harley-Davidson to spend the week,” said Steve Piehl, Harley-Davidson Director, Consumer Events Marketing. “We recently made a similar move to an outdoor rally experience for Daytona Bike Week this year and it was extremely popular. We listen closely to our customers and believe that they will love the new Sturgis locations for our Road Tour activities, demo rides and H.O.G. pin stop.”

In recent years, most Harley-Davidson activities for the Sturgis Rally had been located in Rapid City, S.D. at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. “We really enjoyed working with the staff at the Civic Center in Rapid City and have been very pleased with the service and facility over the years,” Piehl said. “We feel that our move to Sturgis will give us the opportunity to reach significantly more rally attendees than we could in Rapid City.”

For the most up-to-date information on Harley-Davidson events at the 2010 Sturgis Rally, please visit the Experience section at www.harley-davidson.com/sturgis.

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, produces heavyweight motorcycles and a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories and general merchandise. For more information, visit Harley-Davidson's Web site at www.harley-davidson.com.

[CVOStreetglide]

Harley-Davidson moves into the heart of Sturgis for 2010 rally

MILWAUKEE (April 19, 2010) - Harley-Davidson will move its 2010 rally experience to two all-new locations in the heart of Sturgis, S.D., where the Motor Company will celebrate the 70th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally with customers and motorcycle enthusiasts August 6-14, 2010.
The Harley-Davidson Road Tour with the newly released 2011 Harley-Davidson® motorcycles, Genuine Motor Accessories, MotorClothes® merchandise and H.O.G.® members-only pin stop will run from Friday, Aug. 6 through Saturday, Aug. 14 at the intersection of Lazelle and 3rd streets in downtown Sturgis. All Harley-Davidson activities in Sturgis are free of charge.

Harley-Davidson demo rides for 2011 motorcycles will be available in Sturgis at a location near Interstate 90 at Exit 30. More details on the exact location, dates and hours of demo rides and other Harley-Davidson activities in Sturgis will follow in the coming weeks.

“Right smack in the middle of Sturgis seems like the ideal place for Harley-Davidson to spend the week,” said Steve Piehl, Harley-Davidson Director, Consumer Events Marketing. “We recently made a similar move to an outdoor rally experience for Daytona Bike Week this year and it was extremely popular. We listen closely to our customers and believe that they will love the new Sturgis locations for our Road Tour activities, demo rides and H.O.G. pin stop.”

In recent years, most Harley-Davidson activities for the Sturgis Rally had been located in Rapid City, S.D. at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. “We really enjoyed working with the staff at the Civic Center in Rapid City and have been very pleased with the service and facility over the years,” Piehl said. “We feel that our move to Sturgis will give us the opportunity to reach significantly more rally attendees than we could in Rapid City.”

For the most up-to-date information on Harley-Davidson events at the 2010 Sturgis Rally, please visit the Experience section at www.harley-davidson.com/sturgis.

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, produces heavyweight motorcycles and a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories and general merchandise. For more information, visit Harley-Davidson's Web site at www.harley-davidson.com.

This is exactly what they did at Bike Week this year. I think it's part of a corporate wide cost cutting strategy. The motor company moved out of the convention center  (read BIG $$$$$) which they have been in since dirt was invented, and into a series of large "Harley" tents across the street from the downtown Daytona Harley dealership. A good move for everyone.

[greglyon]

The cheapened up at Az Bike week as well.  Instead of having self guided rides along a course, they had few employees and recruited road captains from the local hog chapters to give guided rides.

[Gecko]

I liked the Expo at the Civic Center, easy to park, good facility, air conditioned.  Oh well.

[Ultra2010]

I liked the Expo at the Civic Center, easy to park, good facility, air conditioned.  Oh well.

I'll second that!! 

[Buy early]

Everybody's gotta do what they need to to survive this downturn. May not agree with everything they are doing but I'm not sitting in the room when the decisions are made.

[BayouBiker]

I'll second that!! 

I'll third that.

Last time we were there, it was so F'n hot that the A/C at the Convention Center was a welcome relief after riding all day & stopping at (a very crowded) Rapid City HD.
         

                 

[CVOStreetglide]

I'll third that.

Last time we were there, it was so F'n hot that the A/C at the Convention Center was a welcome relief after riding all day & stopping at (a very crowded) Rapid City HD.
          

                  

Thats why there are BARS!!!!!      You go look at the new Harleys and see what you need to see and then  

[skreminegul07]

A few years ago, HD moved from the New Hampshire Speedway in Loudon (motorcycle races) to downtown Laconia.  Closer to the activities around the Weirs.  Very easy to park. 

[Ultra2010]

I don't why they changed, most likely cheaper in Sturgis.  More than I don't know why, is "I don't really care".  If parking is easy and getting to and from their location is quick and easy... I MAY stop in, if not then I won't... no big deal either way ~ sure they won't miss me.  I'm just doing a quick drive thru this year anyway, not staying.  Might overnight in Murdo SD or Mitchell.  Can't pass on going to Chef Louie's in Mitchell for some damn good dead cow!!