(Sturgis, SD) — Over half a million motorcycles are rolling into the Black Hills for the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, with the first riders already on the streets. City officials are busy finalizing last-minute details, juggling new tasks added just days before the event. Public Works is handling their usual duties, like mowing parks and garbage collection, while also prepping for the rally. A key final step is setting up Main Street, including parking sponsor vehicles to make way for the famous Clydesdales’ parade. The biggest push happens overnight tonight into Friday, when the city transforms traffic routes before thousands more riders arrive for this milestone anniversary. The 85th Rally is expected to bring even bigger crowds than the usual 450 thousand.
