What a year it has been, and I am here to share all the thrilling details of my escapade at the legendary Sturgis Bike Rally in South Dakota for 2026!
My human buddy decided on a whirlwind three-day trip with the Support Biker Crew, and let me tell you, it was a wild ride!
Goldie, my trusty Goldwing companion, couldn’t make it this time, so my human took a bold jump onto the exciting new steed: Outlaw, a dazzling blue Fat Boy Harley.
He kept Outlaw under wraps as a surprise for the crew.
He couldn’t wait to see their faces when they realized that the Goldwing guy had gone rogue on a Harley!
Sonny and Angie’s jaws dropped when they spotted that Manitoba license plate beneath Outlaw!
They thought my human had pulled a fast one by switching plates! But alas, poor Goldie was left at home.
After everyone had their giggles about the “switcheroo,” we dove right into the heart of the Sturgis Bike Rally.
First up was the annual Support Bikers crew lunch at One Eyed Jacks, a biker bar that has been rocking for years.
The place was buzzing with laughter and stories as everyone reconnected and got into the spirit of Bike Week.
The food? Simply perfect and just what we needed to kick off this epic adventure!
Once fueled up, we zipped over to the Buffalo Chip to rev up for the annual parade.
Sonny and Angie Badger led the charge like the rock stars they are, and I was perched on Outlaw, soaking in all the thrilling vibes.
The energy was contagious, and my little duck heart couldn’t have been happier!
Engines roaring, flags flying, and the crowd cheering with excitement, we all made our way to the stage area of the Buffalo Chip!
After a day of people-watching and general revelry, my human decided to call it a night.
The next day we were off to tackle the amazing Sturgis area bike roads!
Needle Point Highway
Iron Mountain Road
Spearfish Canyon
Riding Outlaw was a whole new ball game. Comfort? Maybe not so much. Fun? Absolutely! It was a quackers experience that I wouldn’t trade for the world!
With a belly full of excitement, we waddled our way downtown Sturgis to mingle with the sea of fellow bikers who had come from near and far to share in the festivities.
The streets were a riot of colours and sounds!
Motorcycles everywhere, bustling restaurants bursting with energy, and shops filled to the brim with souvenirs.
Perfect for a little duck like me to squawk about!
You won’t believe it, but I even made a new “bad duck” riding buddy!
We’ll be carving up the roads together, no doubt about it.
Now, onto day three, we swam our way back to the Buffalo Chip for the Content Creators meetup.
Creative humans buzzing with laughter, playing games, and raising glasses to celebrate their wild imaginations.
It was the kind of energy that even a rubber duck like me could get behind!
Everyone was soaking up the fun and camaraderie, and I felt right at home.
After another action-packed day, my human and I decided to call it a night early. We needed our beauty rest for the long ride home the next day.
With a few final tweaks to their Harleys, Sonny and Angie headed South back to Florida, grinning from ear to ear after another unforgettable Sturgis Bike Rally.
As for us, we hopped onto Outlaw, pointed him north to Winnipeg, and let out a big quack of joy!
Renewed bike fever, some aches from the adventure and great memories filled my rubber heart.
Sturgis, thank you for the hospitality; see you next year!
NEVER MISS A
