Rode thru wildlife loop yesterday and there were many different groups of buffs all over the road. I live here and see many idiots every year that come for Sturgis rally, but I have to say that about 30% this year couldn't pass a basic intelligence test. Every year before the rally I try to communicate how dangerous the buffalo are and what to watch out for here in the hills. After this season, I think I am wasting my time and probably will just quit trying to warn people.
In Hill City at a stop sign, one couple were just pulling away when a deer pounced out next to the post office. The rider saw it coming and ducked, the passenger must not have been paying attention since the deer knocked her off when jumping over them. (at least that's the way my EMTs explained it). Right in the same area a vehicle overheated and dumped a bunch of antifreeze (again, right in town) and a whole group of bikes went down. I think only a broken arm in the group. Had these happened just outside of town you would have seen another 5-6 dead I imagine.
In the twisties I passed hundreds of bike either right on or completely over the centerline. I guess some riders just have a deathwish. But, the worst I saw was people on bikes and cars trying to "herd" Buffalos out of the way. I thought for sure some of those people were gonna be on the dead list because the big male Buffs were showing all the signs of agitation including the growl that it is your last warning before a charge. People just fly by next to them with no respect. If you were one of these riders, please don't came back. I don't need to read your name in the newspapers.
Hope everyone enjoyed themselves and get home safe. maybe by next year some of those clowns will have learned how to ride...
jb
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