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Comment on Sturgis ’09 – Let the Party Begin by Lea Selley

Lea Selley — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:22:36 +0000

Great article, thanks for sharing!
2010 will be my first year in Sturgis for the rally, and I am fortunate enough to be body painting with Mark Reid and Wiser at the Monkey Rock!

Check out the artwork from last year:
http://www.markreidart.com/blog/?p=679

Hope to paint you there!
Léa

Comment on West Coast Thunder 2010 by Jay Dabney

Jay Dabney — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:40:21 +0000

The piece on West coast Thunder XI had some thought provoking insights, but some information was incorrect. I don’t know who the author’s sources are, however, as the dealer principal of Skip Fordyce Harley-Davidson, I would be more than happy to discuss the history, vision, goals, and decisions made around this year’s event, with the author, or any other person concerned about West Coast Thunder, for that matter. Perhaps I can clarify some misunderstandings or fill in some missing info so that your readers can have a fuller understanding of our event. The bottom line is that West Coast Thunder attempts to do its best to balance all the needs and interests of the motorcyclists who want to honor and pay tribute to the men and women who fought and died for our freedom on Memorial Day. I can assure you that we want to do the right thing for our fallen troops, the living vets, and all our riders and customers and every stakeholder group involved here. Its tough to make everyone happy, but we sincerely try. Thanks to all those who did attend the event this year, and to all the staff and wonderful volunteers that make this huge endeavor happen every year. Jay

Comment on West Coast Thunder 2010 by Dee

Dee — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 04:24:51 +0000

There were many reasons why the decision to bypass the cemetery, initially, and then the decision to have just a portion of the bikes go there, was made. Please remember that 10,000 bikes all going to the cemetery would make it impossible for most people to attend the ceremony, and in past years it has become more and more evident that something different had to happen to prevent that. This two-part solution turned out to be the best, as attested to by many of the families of the vets interred at the cemetery, who were pleased at the tribute but also pleased that they were able to be there without the gigantic crowd as in years past.

Please get all the pertinent facts before making a judgement. Don’t ever think these things are done without great thought, especially when it’s an entity that has worked so hard and tirelessly to bring a real Memorial Day event to a town that previously had little.

Comment on West Coast Thunder Undone (updated) by admin

admin — Tue, 11 May 2010 16:27:02 +0000

The final story is in the article “West Coast Thunder – Your Voices Heard”. Skip Fordyce Harley-Davidson will escort those of us (that includes me) that wish to go to the cemetery at 9:11 AM as in the prior years. Those that wish to go to the casino will be escorted some 45 minutes later. Skip Fordyce has invited those of us that go to the cemetery to pay our respects to then proceed to the casino for the activities. There will be no escort from the cemetery to the casino.

Comment on West Coast Thunder Undone (updated) by John

John — Tue, 11 May 2010 14:48:35 +0000

So now it is May and it appears that no one has taken any time to update the true information about the ride. We are going to the cemetary…what about it ADMIN??