- Concerts are Free with Camping or ONLY $10.00 for Non-Campers -The Broken Spoke Saloon today announced its list of 2010 FREE opportunities, additions and improvements for campers and the general public for the Broken Spoke Campground. The Broken Spoke Campground is located on Highway 79 North, just past Bear Butte State Park in Sturgis, South Dakota.

The Broken Spoke Campground continues to improve its already stellar facilities and amenities in an effort to give its campers the very best Sturgis experience. Here are just a few of the improvements & new Additions Broken Spoke Campers can expect for 2010:

- Moonlight Movies (Free!)

- Baker Burnout Box (Free!)

- Baker Smoke-down Showdown

- “Johnny Chop” Hill Climb (Free!)

- Biker Breakfast

- Extended pool & tiki bar hours

- Additional hot tubs added

- More outdoor bars

- Improved (still free!) WiFi

- New bathhouses & laundry building

- General store patio

- Gill Montie’s World Famous Tattoo Mania

- Lucky Daredevil Thrillshow

That is all in addition to the already great stuff the Broken Spoke Campground had in 2009 and is bringing back – such as:

- Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Wall

- Legends Gallery

- Good ‘ol Days Raceway

- Michael Lichter & Sugar Bear Ride

- Cycle Source Ride

- Cycle Source Nighttime Chopper Show

- Limpnickie Lot

- America’s Extreme Motorcycle Thrillshow “The Wall of Death”

- Free Spoke-2-Spoke Shuttle to/from Broken Spoke Saloon on Lazelle Street

Tent camping on 600 acres, oversized RV spots with hook-ups and private air-conditioned cabins at great rates are still available – book online at: www.brokenspokecampground.com or call today: 877-653-6679 877-653-6679 (8-SPOKE-ON-79).

The Broken Spoke Campground is wall-to-wall entertainment for the entirety of the 70th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The 2010 festivities include multiple camping options (tents, RV’s and cabins), the IMBBA Bike Show and Hall of Fame Awards, Easyriders Rodeo, the Michael Lichter & Sugar Bear Ride, the Cycle Source Ride and Chopper Show, the Vietnam Veterans Wall, the Baker Drivetrain Smoke-Down Showdown, the S&S Smokeout, the World’s Biggest Biker Pool with Hot Tubs & Tiki Bar, Legends Art Gallery, Good ‘ol Days Raceway, Hill Climb, America’s Original Extreme Motorcycle Thrill Shows, the Limpnickie Lot – where attendees can interact with the next generation of bike builders, the Lucky Daredevil Thrillshow, Hot Contests with Cash Prizes, Free Spoke to Spoke Shuttle, Live Music Day and Night, and an on-site General Store including all the items campers need!

Top national concerts are free for campers and only $10.00 for non-campers after 6:00 p.m. and will feature Blackfoot* (August 7), .38 Special (August 8), Dokken and Great White (August 9), Eddie Money and Black Oak Arkansas (August 10), Warrant, Confederate Railroad, comedian Gallagher (August 11), The Kentucky HeadHunters and Black Stone Cherry (August 12) and many more.

All artists are subject to change without notice. *Blackfoot show is FREE.

The Broken Spoke Saloon in downtown Sturgis, SD is located at 905 Lazelle Street. Visit: www.brokenspoke.com

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The elusive Hamsters M/C can be spotted in their yellow t-shirts and custom motorcycles moving throughout the streets of Sturgis during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, and you can usually find an event somewhere in town in which the Hamsters are attending.

The Hamster’s M/C has a rather auspicious history. Started as a joke in 1978 by six custom bike enthusiasts over 30 years ago, today they number over 300 dedicated members from a wide range of backgrounds. In fact, membership has grown worldwide as the dedication and camaraderie that is the foundation of the Hamster’s M/C has become the root of their activities. The Hamster’s are involved in various charities, most notably the Children’s Care in South Dakota.

In 1978, while at the Daytona Bike Week, Susan Perewitz and Jim Leahy hatched their little joke. Staying at the Mystic Sea Motel on North Atlantic Ave, they were joined by custom bike enthusiasts Arlen Ness, Barry Cooney, Steve Allington, Ed Kerr, and Donnie Smith. The story goes that they were all attending the drag races in Daytona, at the end of which Susan and Jim retired to their rooms for a nap. When they arose, they found that their friends rode out leaving them behind. Somewhere over a few beers, Jim referred to their friends as “a bunch of Hamsters”. Jim then drew a hamster on a paper plate and labeled it Hamsters MC. Both Jim and Susan decided that this sign definitely belonged on one of the offending party’s doors, but unable to decide which deserved it most, they quickly drew up several more plates and put them on all the doors.

And of course, there were a few that deserved a “little more personalization”. Jim personalized a few of the plates, assigning Arlen Ness as “West Coast chapter president, Dave Perewitz as the East Coast chapter president, Donnie Smith the Midwest chapter president, and Barry Cooney the Northwest chapter president.

When the guys returned to the motel, they found the signs hanging on their doors. What was planned as an act of revenge backfired, as they guys all found the signs hilarious. The idea stuck, and plans for a proper kickoff in Sturgis were quickly planned.

Hamsters are expected to participate in at least one event a year, ride to Sturgis, and pay their yearly dues. Barry will be the first to tell you “The first rule is, there are no rules. Well, there’s a $100 fine for anyone blocking the door if a fight breaks out in a bar.”

Every year the Hamster’s M/C holds a gala banquet at the Spearfish Holiday Inn, including a silent auction. The proceeds benefit the Children’s Care Hospital and School in South Dakota. The Hamster’s got involved with this organization over a decade ago when Bob Illingworth brought it to the group. Today people donate all kinds of big prizes for the auction, including custom motorcycles. “You stand there with your heart in your hand and it’s a wonderful thing,” says Donnie. “Things like that put us on the map and got us more organized. A lot of the locals say thank you and it makes you feel pretty good. We’re happy to do it.”

(some excerpts from “History Of The Hamsters M/C” by Mark Maker)

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Wimmer Custom Cycle Introduces 2 New Models

Myrtle Beach, SC- The latest introduction to the ever growing line of quality intakes and products from Wimmer Machine is The Better Sucker and the EBS Basic System. Both provide better air flow and are part of the world famous line up of products from Wimmer Machine.

The Better Sucker is a low cost (MSRP: $135.00), high performance alternative to the Screaming Eagle or the Ness Big Sucker and are 100% made in the USA. The EBS basic system was developed for Big Twins and Sportsters. It starts at $170.00 MSRP and is shown with optional chrome tribal face plate. (MSRP: $250.00) When it comes to aftermarket intakes, Wimmer Custom Cycle continually outperforms its competition.

Wimmer’s intakes not only look great, but will also increase the performance and horsepower of your bike…guaranteed!   “We proudly stand at the top of our industry as the King of Intakes,” exclaimed Lee Wimmer, founder and president of Wimmer Custom Cycle. For the past 10 years, Wimmer has stayed on the cutting edge of technology, producing some of the best intakes on the market. Top custom bike builders and award winning bikes from around the globe use Wimmer intakes.

For further information on intakes, please contact Wimmer Custom Cycle directly at 1-866-Hot Cycle ( 1-866-468-2925) and 215-721-4160 . You can also view their complete product line at www.wimmermachine.com or drop them an email at info@wimmermachine.com. Wimmer Custom Cycle, 11670 Highway 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. Dealer inquiries invited!

The Better Sucker

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