I ride. I've never been to Sturgis, at least not during the rally. I went through a week later once and bought a t-shirt. I've been to a few local rallys that are much more low key, it's always a good time.
I have thought of going, but never made it a priority. I know people who've went, and seen ample footage about it. One former colleague trashed his ride out there, ended up going around a bend and another biker slid into him after losing control, he nearly lost his leg by gashing it to the bone, shattered it, and they had to ***** it back together. That's why I'm a little wary, you get that many bikers together, some of them drinking heavily, and accidents and fatalities are bound to happen.
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Some people are like slinkies, they aren't really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs.