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V-Twin Visionary on the scene

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Join us for V-Twin Visionary x Harley-Davidson Homecoming and Sturgis Shows & Rides We are excited to return to the Harley-Davidson Museum for the H-D Homecoming festivities. We will be in the same location as last year for the H-D 120th event, right in front of the H-D Museum entry wrapped around the famed Jeff Decker constructed “Hillclimber” statue. As a backdrop to the weekend, VTV and H-D will have a Custom Motorcycle Showcase featuring many of the country’s most current custom bike builds. We will also have all of our partners and sponsors’ parts, components, gear, and clothing on hand to both try and buy. Thursday, July 25th VTV is hosting an unofficial After Party with Jeff and Maggie as your hosts at Elwoods Liquor & Tap from 9 pm till close at 111 Water Street in Milwaukee. Friday, July 26th is the V-Twin Visionary Performance Motorcycle Show presented by Harley-Davidson which is open to any and all Performance-based American V-Twin motorcycles. The event is from 11-4 with registration signups happening at the VTV booth from 9-noon. Saturday, July 27th we are proud to announce that VTV and the H-D Museum will host the Wille G. Davidson Ride-In Custom Bike Show. This show is from 11-4 and any and all American custom and performance V-Twin Motorcycles of any age are welcome. Signups will be happening at the booth from 9-noon. If you would like to Pre-Register please click here. Monday, July 29th at 9 am we are kickstands up for our VTV Milwaukee to Sturgis Ride. We will be leaving the Museum and spending the night in Albert Lea Minnesota at the Holiday Inn Express. We suggest that you reserve a room ASAP for this overnight stop. 9 am on Tuesday we will be kickstand up and headed to

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Truett & Osborn Doubles

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Come to the Sturgis Motorcycle Museumwritten by Bandit and Jackpot Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductee 2014, Bonnie Truett was born in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. Before the perfect storm of life set him down the yellow brick road in Wichita, Kansas, Truett went to work on the grimy AT&SF railroad. He couldn’t have everything. He soon bought his first motorcycle, a 1957 Harley-Davidson Sportster. He immediately tore into the nimble platform to see what it was made of and how he could improve the power. His goal to make it faster than any Sportster in town. After modifications and working with some amazing area machinists, Bonnie, hell bent for leather, outran everyone. Click here to read this Feature Article, only on Bikernet.com

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Sturgis Museum: New Executive Director and Board Members

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Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame Names New Executive Director and Board Members Sturgis, SD – February 13, 2024 – The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame recently announced the appointment of Heidi Haro as Executive Director and four new members of the museum’s board of directors. “Heidi has tremendous energy along with expertise in delivering superb guest experiences, she’s already bringing great new ideas to her museum team,” said Board President Craig Bailey. “Heidi lives here in the Black Hills, so she knows how special this area is for motorcycle riders.” Haro has earned bachelor’s degrees in both Business Administration and Social Sciences. She was previously an executive with Aramark, a nationwide food service and facilities administration contractor. During her 14 years with the company, she developed high performance teams focused on delivering great experiences for guests at three universities in South Dakota and Minnesota. “We want to make sure that every motorcycle fan coming through the Black Hills to know to stop in and connect with the bikes and the stories that live here in the museum,” said Haro. “This is a special place that reflects the spirit of the riding community.” “I grew up in a family that loved the outdoors, so outdoor recreation, like motorcycling, holds a special place for me,” she continued. Haro started spending summers in the Black Hills in 1998 and moved to the area full time 4 years ago. She has four children and seven grandchildren. In her new role, Haro has a seat on the Museum’s board. The Sturgis Museum Board also named several new members to its board of directors. Keith Ball, a military veteran, former editorial director of Easyrider’s Magazine and currently the owner of Bandit’s Bikernet, joined the board and has taken the position of Secretary.

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