Biker News across America - the Sturgis Blog

Big numbers of Hells Angels at Sturgis

• More than in past years, as far as I can tell by shooting photos on Main Street
• Police accomodate with occasional blocking off of traffic at intersections so large group of Hells Angels can quickly ride through.
• Some business activity in the past, with selling of biker merchandise and paraphenalia.
• People always take an interest in the mystique of this.

Very friendly town in the Old West

Taking a day off Sturgis, in Wyoming

One of my favorite events during Sturgis

• Always the lawman on the horse.
• The free water bottles on the main drag.
• The free cookies in front of the Baptist Church.
• Beautiful ride over through the Black Hills red breaks country.

Reflecting the national mood, apparently

Motorists Yelling at First-Responders

The Meade County Sheriff's Department responded to an accident at Highways 79 and 34.

Motorists started yelling at first responders.

There was a serious injury at the scene, say authorities. The road was temporarily closed as the resuce was going on. Motorists were apparently angry.

![Meade County](https://www.meadecounty.org/

Meade County Sheriff's Office response on Facebook

“For those furious traffic was stopped, and you missed the opening songs of a band you have heard 25 times already, or we made you a little late to start your evening s’mores, we're not sorry,” the Facebook post said. “Even though someone was seriously injured and laying in the road, you chose to yell and scream at deputies because we were keeping you from your Doritos.”

“To the old guy in the Dodge Caravan, who helped block the road, thank you! To the citizens who helped the injured rider and helped direct traffic, thank you!” the post concluded. “We love this county, and we love working here, but we will make sure everyone is safe!!”

Bear Butte most famous landmark in Meade County "Bear Butte Scan 0001" by Stefan Fussan is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.