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The South Dakota Safety Council in association with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Present the Basic Rider Course.
The Motorcycle Rider Course: Riding and Street Skills consists of 15 hours of instruction (5 hours in the classroom and 10 hours on-cycle. Come to the classroom session prepared to ride.) Weeknights or weekend classes available.
Who should take this course? *Anyone who is at least 14 years old. *People who have never ridden before. *People who are considering riding, but aren't sure. *People who have started riding. *Experienced riders.
The South Dakota Safety Council in association with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Present the Basic Rider Course.
The Experienced Rider Course consists of 5 hours of riding practice and up to one hour classroom activities conducted between riding exercises. Afternoon or weekend classes available.
Who should take this course? *Anyone who has two or more years of riding experience. *Any rider who cares about safety.
Cost: $60.00 and should be paid for by check. Students who fail to attend a scheduled ERC will forfeit their payment. No refunds or free rescheduling of missed ERC's will be allowed.
For more details on requirements please go to South Dakota Safety Council website by clicking on the event heading.
The idea behind the New Rider Course is to enable non-riders to experience motorcycling while learning basic skills in a way that's fun and involving. Here is what makes the course unique: **Offered at J&L Harley-Davidson, where you get the added support of knowledgeable staff and a complete motorcycling facility. **New Rider Course uses the proven curriculum of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's® Beginner Rider Course SM. **Instructors are dedicated enthusiasts who have received certification from MSF, as well as additional training from Harley-Davidson. **The course is about 25 hours of instruction, both in the classroom and on a controlled practice range. **Training vehicle Buell® Blast®, a mid-weight street bike that's easy-to-handle and a great starter bike that's a lot of fun on the road.
Courses are available from May through September.
Call today for more information and the class schedule. 605-334-2721 or 1-800-292-3531 or E-mail Louie at louie@jl-harley.com.
ROLLING WHEELS
Wednesday Night Meet & Eats: May 13th - Pizza Ranch (41st & Kiwanis) May 20th - Stadium Sports Grill (Madison) May 27th - Szchewan (N. Minnesota) June 4th - Famous Dave's (S. Minnesota) June 11th - Glass House (Ihlen, MN) June 18th - HyVee (S. Minnesota) June 25th - Hartford Steak House (Hartford, SD)
Saturday Morning Breakfasts at the Pilot/Grandma Max's on N. Cliff & I-90 around 8:00am.
Upcoming events: May 10th-11th - Big Sioux Riders Spring Dam Camp-out May 30th-June 1st - 32nd Hiawatha Rally (Houston, MN) June 12th-15th - 32nd Iowa Rally (Marengo, IA) June 19th-23rd - BMWRA International Rally (Houghton, MI) June 28th - Big Sioux Riders Annual Adventure Run July 13th-15th - 4th Annual Buffalo Stampede (Spearfish, SD) July 17th-20th - BMWMOA International Rally (Gillette, WY) July 24th-27th - 34th Top O'th Rockies Rally (Paonia, CO) Aug 8th-10th - 26th Husker Rally (Franklin, NE) Aug 21st-23rd - 10th Beartooth Rendezvous (Red Lodge, MT)
They are a local Goldwing Club that meet on Thursdays. All Goldwing riders are welcome to attend. Riders are welcome to join the Thursday night dinners or call Pat @ 605-582-8707 to find out more information on what the club is all about.
Thursday Dinners:
The Sooland Goldwing Club is now a chapter of the GWTA - Gold Wing Touring Association.
Sooland Goldwing Club 1635 S. Cleveland Ave. #201 Sioux Falls, SD 57103
Upcoming events: May 24th,25th,26th - Memorial Weekend - Great River Ride (1st day Burlington, 2nd day Up along the Mississippi to La Crosse, 3rd day Home) June 28th - AGC Poker Run July 4th, 5th,6th - Lake Shetek Camp-out July 14th-17th - Gold Rush XXI GWTA Rally Billings, MT July 25th,26th,27th - Camp-out in Yankton (or other location) Aug. 1st,2nd,3rd - Camp-out at Sturgis Rally Aug. 8th,9th,10th - Franklin Nebraska Rally Aug. 16th - 3-DOG-NIGHT Barry & Carman Howe's house Saturday Ride-Party at Howe's following. Aug. 22nd,23rd,24th - High Stakes Rendezvous with Chapter A from Longmont, CO in Custer, SD. Aug. 30th,31st,Sept. 1st - 4-Corners Ride Sept. 5th,6th,7th - Davis Rally New Hampton, IA Fall Color Ride - Date to be set!!
Tuesday Dinner Meetings 7:00pm @ Waterfront Grill: May 20th
Upcoming Events: May 18th - Toby's Dinner Ride July 4th-5th-6th - Black Hills Ride
SESDAA 45634 - 305th Street Wakonda, SD 57073 email: sesdatv@yahoo.com
PRESIDENT: Kevin Hahn 605-267-2502 or 605-660-2084 VICE PRESIDENT: Lorin Kuehler 605-665-4517 SECRETARY: Emily Robinson 605-665-3724 TREASURER: Karl Robinson 605-665-3724 BORAD OF DIRECTORS: Dan Christenson 605-661-9969 Toby Woehl 605-665-9705 Dave Kuehler 605-665-7765 Mike Wentland 605-487-7490
The Rock Ridge Sales Presents Dirt Bike School.
Dirt Bike School is a fun, one-day, hands-on training session available to anyone six years old or above. At approved training sites, MSF certified DBS Coaches will teach you basic riding skills and responsible riding practices, including risk management and environmental awareness. Learn to ride on our bikes or yours. Contact us for family or Parent/Child specials.
Who should take this course? *Anyone who is at least 6 years old. *People who have never ridden before. *People who are considering riding, but are not sure. *People who have started riding. *Experienced riders.
$125.00 per person
For more details on requirements please go to The MSF Dirt Bike School website by clicking on the event heading.
For more information on locations visit www.dirtbikeschool.com or call 877-288-7093 or 605-759-6842.
-Can't afford any more speeding tickets? -Had one too many close encounters with a minivan? -Cops not impressed by your riding talents? -Want to improve your riding skills? -Ready to explore the full performance capabilities of your sportbike?
What if you could ride your motorcycle on an endless twisty road with No Cops, No Tickets, and No Speed Limit! No Problem! TrackAddix offers motorcycle track days, racing schools and sanctioned CCS racing events!
The TrackAddix programs give you the opportunity to attend an actual track day and learn the advantages of bringing your bike to the track. Be careful though, you just might become a "Track Addict" like the rest of us!
Track Day Events:
MAY: 17th - Motorsport Park Hastings 18th - Motorsport Park Hastings - No Sessions 24th - Mid America Motorplex/TrackAddix Track Day & School 25th - Mid America Motorplex/TrackAddix Track Day & School 26th - Mid America Motorplex/TrackAddix Track Day & School 26th - Ducati Revs Mid America
JUNE: 2nd - Motorsport Park Hastings - Jason Pridmore STAR School 3rd - Motorsport Park Hastings - Jason Pridmore STAR School 9th - Mid America Motorplex - MotoMonday 16th - Brainerd International Raceway 21st - Motorsport Park Hastings 23rd - Mid America Motorplex - MotoMonday
TrackAddix GP Roadracing Championship Schedule: May 25th Mid America June 22nd - Hastings
MAY: 9th - 6pm Milky Way --In Town Ride 10th - 5-9pm Celebrate Welcome Center --Ministry Fair 11th - 8-11am Celebrate Welcome Center --Check out our booth! 17th - 10am Rider's Choice --Tulip Festival (Orange City, IA) 23rd - 6pm Hillside Resort in Lake Madison --Supper Run 30th - 6pm Milky Way --In Town Ride
JUNE: 7th - 8am-5pm Arnolds Park in Okoboji --Amusement Park 13th - 6pm Smokie's Pizza in Luverne --Supper Run 13th - 9pm Drive-In Theatre in Luverne --Movie Night 21st - 10am-6pm Rider's Choice to Tabor --Czech Days Festival 27th - 6pm Pizza Ranch in Dell Rapids --Supper Run
--Women In the Wind & the American Legion Riders Annual Breast Cancer Poker Run Saturday, May 10th All proceeds stay in Sioux Falls area. Poker Hands are $20 each, top payout of $500. Registration @ J&L Harley or A.B.A.T.E. between 11:00am-1:00pm. For more information please visit: http://www.abatesd.com/RiverPark08.asp
--Benefit Poker Run for Charlee Alexis Peskey Saturday, May 10 Charlee was born premature and has spent much of her time in the hospital. 100% of the proceeds will go to Charlee and her family. Sign up @ Fresh Horses Saloon in Harrisburg, SD 11:00-1:00. Return to Fresh Horse @ 5:30. Any questions please call Marlon 605-359-9715.
--Camp Lakodia Poker Run Saturday, May 17
--Humane Society Poker Run Saturday, May 24 (Visit the Humane Society web site today to get more information or register online www.sfhumanesociety.com).
--1st Annual Cayden M. Peterson Memorial Fund Run Saturday, May 24 To benefit the NICU of Sanford Hospital (Sioux Falls, SD). Registration @ PD's Bar (Rushmore, MN) 11:00am. Run starts @12:00pm.
--Bikes & Babes - A Rally for Miracles Saturday, May 31 Participate in this poker run, all while helping to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network. Registration and Bike Blessing at J&L Harley-Davidson. Please visit www.sanfordhealth.org/AboutSanford/Foundation/ChildrensMiracleNetwork/BikesBabes or call 605-328-5700 for more information, to register, or purchase raffle tickets.
Saturday, May 10th The Bill Krapf Benefit Committee is joining with the Jasper Volunteer Fire Department and Sanows Pub to raise funds to help Bill Krapf and Family after Bill was seriously injured in a snowmobile accident. The committee will be hosting a silent and live auction to raise money for the Krapf Family. If you would like to help Bill Krapf and Family please feel free to contact: Rita: 507-348-4809 Karen: 507-348-7923 or mail donations to: Bill Krapf Benefit Committee 315 Main Ave. N Jasper, MN 56144
Saturday, May 10th Christian Motorcyclist Association invites you to J&L Harley for the 14th Annual Biker Blessing at 11:00am. There will be a police escort to ABATE afterward for free hotdogs and soda!
All Harley-Davidson Riders are Welcome to Attend the meetings. May 10th - SF Hog Founder's Day Ride to Watertown Open House May 14th - Weekly Ride May 20th - Weekly Ride May 23rd-25th - Nebraska State Hog Rally May 29th - Weekly Ride to RIBFEST (Leave J&L at 6:30pm)
To get the latest scoop contact the local H.O.G. Hot-line at 605-330-7962.
--May Bike Night and ABS Car Show and Shine! Wednesday, May 21 This special event is for riding enthusiasts of all kinds! This is your opportunity to show off your bike, check out what new products are out there, and meet people who are interested in riding-no matter what model or make they ride.
**Plenty of refreshments for sale from Budweiser and Coke **Live Music **Burnout and Frozen T-shirt Contests **Many Bike Vendors with wares on display
Special thanks to Results Radio. Tune in for live broadcasts!
Motorcycle/Quad Oval & TT Races RACE DATES: May 30th & 31st June 20th & 21st July 25th & 26th Aug. 1st: Pre-Sturgis Race! Sept. 5th & 6th Sept. 19th & 20th Sept. 26th & 27th (Rain Dates)
RACE TIMES: Friday Nights: Gates Open @ 5pm Practice @ 7pm Racing @ 8pm Saturday Nights: Gates Open @ 4pm Practice @ 6pm Racing @ 7pm
ADMISSION: Adults $5 Kids $3 Pit Passes $8
Pipestone Speedway is located 2 blocks east of McDonalds at the intersection of Hwy 30 & Hwy 75 in Pipestone , MN. For more information contact: Diane Johnson @ 507-215-0901 or Dusty Johnson @ 605-212-6149. Or check out the website by clicking on the event heading.
--2008 South Dakota Bog Dam State Rally Friday, June 13-14 In Pierre, SD visit www.sdstatehogrally.com for more information.
--28th Annual J&L Harley-Davidson MDA Poker Run Saturday, June 14 (Visit J&L Harley website for more details www.jl-harley.com or call 605-334-2721.)
--2nd Annual Dustin Lange Memorial Fund Run Sunday, June 15 To benefit Special Olympics Minnesota. Registration @ PD's Bar (Rushmore, MN) 11:00am. Run starts @12:00pm.
--Special Olympics Poker Run Saturday, June 21
--1st Annual Ride for Life Poker Run in Memory of Matt Dejong Saturday, June 21 Registration starts at 10:30am at The Pocket. Ride begins at noon, return by 5:00pm. $10.00 per hand. For more information contact: Ryan Budahl @ 605-770-9141 or Scott Budahl 605-360-7012.
--8th Annual Deadwood Poker Run Friday, June 27-29 South Dakota's Longest Poker Run! Registration from Noon-2:30pm @ the Fresh Horses Saloon (Harrisburg, SD).
--Watertown Children's Miracle Network Bikes & Babes Poker Run Saturday, June 28
--AGC Poker Run Saturday, June 28
All Harley-Davidson Riders are Welcome to Attend the meetings. June 3rd - 7:30 Meeting at J&L June 4th - Weekly Ride June 10th - Weekly Ride June 13th-15th - South Dakota State Hog Rally in Pierre (Visit www.sdstatehogrally.com for more information. There will be an extended ride to the rally in Pierre leaving J&L Thursday morning.) June 17th-19th - North Dakota State Hog Rally June 19th - Weekly Ride June 20th-21st - Iowa State Hog Rally June 26th - Weekly Ride June 27th-28th - Minnesota State Hog Rally June 29th - SF Hog Progressive Rally
To get the latest scoop contact the local H.O.G. Hot-line at 605-330-7962.
Mark your calendars now for the 13th annual Hot Harley Nights, scheduled for July 11-13, 2008! This incredible event supports the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of South Dakota, and has raised over $1.2 million dollars so that children with life threatening diseases can experience a "wish come true."
Pre-registration Deadline is June 25th, 2008
**Casino Run **Motorcycle Parade **Live Music **Raffles **Bike Show **Silent Auction **Great Food **Outdoor Party at Falls Park West
For more information about Hot Harley Nights or to purchase raffle tickets call (605) 334-2721 or 1-800-292-3531.
Make-A-Wish Foundation® of South Dakota 1000 E. 21st St., Suite 3300, Sioux Falls, SD 57105 605-322-7068 www.wishsd.org.
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