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AMERICANRIDER. COM MARCH 2026 | 51 near Shanksville to honor the 25th anniversary of those who sacrificed their lives. Campsites with utility hookups and shower facilities are available for rent at the fairgrounds to accommodate tents, RVs, and campers. RumbleThroughTheValley. com Ebensburg, PA
AUGUST
7- 16 | STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY The 86th annual Sturgis rally will welcome riders from around the world for 10 days of music, bikes, and partying. The Buffalo Chip is entertainment central, with major bands performing every night. Attendees can join several charity rides during the rally and check out loads of customs at more than a dozen bike shows scheduled so far. Sturgis also serves as a launching point for iconic roads and locations through the Black Hills, including Iron Mountain Road, Needles Highway, Spearfish Canyon, Vanocker Canyon, Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park, Devils Tower National Monument, and more. Sturgis. com Sturgis, SD
15- 23 | INDIAN BIKE WEEK The 10th anniversary of the“ World’ s Largest Indian Motorcycle Event” will attempt to set a world record for the longest parade of Indian motorcycles. In addition to the world record attempt, the event will include great rides, live music, vendors, a bike show, raffles and auctions, celebrity guests, a barbecue potluck, and more. Two ride days allow attendees to join one of several rides curated by locals to enjoy the hidden gems in the area. The event takes place at Rivers Edge Apple River Campgrounds, and shuttles to nearby hotels will be available. Registration is $ 100 for the week, and all makes and models are welcome. IndianBikeWeek. com New Richmond, WI
19-23 | DIRTDAZE ADVENTURE RALLY This 10th annual adventure rally will take place at the North Haverhill Fairgrounds in central New Hampshire across the Connecticut River from Vermont. The rally is a welcoming, immersive riding / social / educational gathering for novice to advanced adventure and dual- sport riders. It includes guided, unguided, ambassador, and social rides, as well as half- day training sessions led by Dragoo Adventure Rider Training( coed) and SheADV( women- only). Adventure bike demo rides will be offered by Harley- Davidson, Honda, Royal Enfield, Suzuki, Triumph, and Yamaha. There will also be obstacle courses, riding games hosted by Triumph, camping, prizes, and more. DirtDazeRally. com North Haverhill, NH
23- 27 | BONNEVILLE MOTORCYCLE SPEED TRIALS Head to the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah to watch or participate in the FIM Land Speed World Records or AMA Land Speed Grand Championship. The salt flats cover 30,000
Bikes flood the streets of Sturgis, South Dakota, during the annual rally.
acres and began to form at the end of the last Ice Age when the ancient Lake Bonneville, which covered about one- third of Utah and was about 1,000 feet deep, started receding, leaving behind an expanse of white salt crust. In addition to the main land speed attempts, you can also enter the Run Watcha Brung class($ 300) for your opportunity to ride on the salt flats. Spectators can get a week pass for $ 100 or pay $ 25 per day. BonnevilleMST. com Bonneville Salt Flats, UT
SEPTEMBER
3- 6 | FOUR CORNERS MOTORCYCLE RALLY The longest- running motorcycle rally in Colorado was founded by Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell to bring riders together to enjoy the landscapes of southwest Colorado. Now in its 32nd year, FCMR offers multiple bike shows, stunt shows, a rodeo, flat- track races, a $ 25,000 poker run, Harley- Davidson demo rides, bike games, vendors, and a live painting by David Uhl, Harley’ s first licensed oil painter since 1998. Riding in this part of Colorado includes breathtaking scenery on routes like the Million Dollar Highway, the San Juan Loop, Chimney Rock Loop, Vallecito Lake Loop, Navajo Dam Loop, Mesa Verde Run, and others. FourCornersMotorcycleRally. com Durango, CO
9- 13 | OC ROCK & RIDE Previously known as Ocean City BikeFest, this event features live music, custom motorcycle displays, vendors, charity rides, poker runs, factory demo rides, stunt shows, and more. The event also includes rides to explore the Maryland coast. Ocean City is a beach town stretching along a barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and Isle of Wight Bay. The 2.5- mile boardwalk includes arcades, souvenir shops, beach food, and old- school attractions. The town includes seafood restaurants overlooking the water, bars and music venues, and access to nearby natural areas like Assateague Island, which is home to wild horses and has miles of coastline. OCRockAndRide. com Ocean City, MD