Counting down to Sturgis . . .

(I have taken the following series of Sturgis Posts out of date order so that they can be read chronologically forward from the start of the trip instead of backwards as in a typical blog format.)

August 4, 2005

Almost a year ago now a few of us decided that we would like to go to Sturgis for the Black Hills Motor Classic (now known as the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally or just Sturgis). We started making plans (securing a motorhome and a campsite) back in December 2004. The only "big" item left to find was a trailer to haul the bikes. Two months ago, after a fairly exhaustive search we were able to locate a trailer for rent in Waco, Texas.

Despite the planning early on, the trip has not seemed real until now. Last week we met to discuss logistics and preparations are well underway. Beer, cigars, bloody marys . . . ready to go.

We are now at four days and counting until we depart and I think we are all getting anxious. Tomorrow is the last day in the office. Saturday we pick up the trailer in Waco. Sunday we load the bikes. Monday we pick up and load the motorhome and we leave Monday night or Tuesday morning. We'll get to Sturgis sometime on Wednesday - probably in the very early morning - if we drive straight through. We'll stay through Sunday (when the rally ends) and leave that day, getting back to Dallas sometime on Monday.

To the extent we can, I plan to post daily updates of our travels as we go.