We were happy with our spot at the AMD lot but it wasn't more crowded than it has been in the years past. The foot traffic was about the same as last year. We will definitely consider another spot next year, a ride-in spot with street frontage is the way to go in Sturgis, people want to choice to be able to ride in without parking and walking.
I have to say that Sturgis is the best event I have ever been to when it comes to riding and sights, you can't beat the Black Hills, Rushmore, Deadwood, the history there is amazing. The excitement that was created by the Master Builders and the drama that was brought in by the troublemakers is all but gone, with the exception of a few scattered parties and up and coming builders trying to make a name for themselves the demographics have definitely changed. The manufacturers are there and everyone is just trying to hang on, it was great to run into Arlen Ness, Donny Smith and Sugar Bear and catch up with them. It is just not cost effective for many of us to take the Tractor trailers and employees across country to Sturgis and I saw a lot of Builders there without a company presence, but it shows that they are still in the Industry and that is important.
The public still wants the bikes, they love the Bear Bones, its affordable luxury and comfortable ride made it our best seller in Sturgis. The banks need to start lending again and give this economy the boost it needs, we could have sold more motorcycles if the banks were lending, but that is a whole other conversation.
Mona Alsop
Vice President,Big Bear Choppers
www.bigbearchoppers.com
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