(1) Bikers descend on Sturgis rally with few signs of #COVID19 pandemic:
"The coronavirus may be changing the world, but there aren't many signs of the pandemic at the massive annual motorcycle rally being held this week at in Sturgis, SD."
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"The coronavirus may be changing the world, but there aren't many signs of the pandemic at the massive annual motorcycle rally being held this week at in Sturgis, SD."
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(5) Looks like the bars are also serving outdoors. Good for them!
(6) Here's the entertainment line-up. Look's like a good time!
(7) A little local sentiment form th 55+ crowd:
(9) 2020 Harley-Davidson LiveWire:
Supports both household overnight charging and
Public Level 3 Fast Charge
146 City Miles on a charge
Supports both household overnight charging and
Public Level 3 Fast Charge
146 City Miles on a charge
(10) 2020 Harley-Davidson LiveWire:
105 HP, 86 ft-lbs torque
0-60 MPH in 3.0 seconds
105 HP, 86 ft-lbs torque
0-60 MPH in 3.0 seconds
(11) Harley-Davidson LiveWire Electric Motorcycle Review Comments:
Acceleration is mind numbing. Nuts, neutral and spunky.
This thing is too cool. So impressed. I would live on this thing.
Epic Beyond Belief!
Build Quality That Has To Be Seen!
Acceleration is mind numbing. Nuts, neutral and spunky.
This thing is too cool. So impressed. I would live on this thing.
Epic Beyond Belief!
Build Quality That Has To Be Seen!
(12) All sorts of Electronic Gadgets in the cockpit.
Daddy, I want a LiveWire!
Daddy, I want a LiveWire!
(13) We’re blasting along at warp speed on board the world’s first fully electric production series
It doesn't develop power like a traditional motorcycle.
It provides its 86 ft-lbs of max torque throughout its speed range.
All you hear is the wind!
It doesn't develop power like a traditional motorcycle.
It provides its 86 ft-lbs of max torque throughout its speed range.
All you hear is the wind!
(14) Back to our virtual rally, courtesy of the Hotel Sturgis:
But first, I think I'll fetch me a growler of beer.
But first, I think I'll fetch me a growler of beer.
(15) That's what I love about Sturgis. They always have my favorite brand of Beer!
And I still want that LiveWire Electric Motorcycle!
And I still want that LiveWire Electric Motorcycle!
(16) While throwing down a pint, I looked out my virtual balcony, and I think I saw Hulk Hogan. Isn't that Hulk Hogan on the left?
(17) Now let's get back to what it means to have 86 ft-lbs of torque available in your low speed range. Conventional reciprocating engines only develop peak torque as they gain speed. This means excellent initial acceleration.
(18) Well attendance sure doesn't look down to me. The bars are packed; the streets are packed.
(19) Business is hopping in Sturgis at The Knuckle Saloon.
(20) The partying never stops at The Knuckle Bar.
(21) 10:50 PM SITREP: The Crowd Thins Out, but The Beat Goes On at The Knuckle Bar
(22) Main Street also thinned out, as the crowd heads to concerts or to an early night's sleep.
(23) Zero Dark Thirty at Sturgis:
(24) Still quiet on the Black Hills front.
(25) Ready for another Day in the Black Hills!
(26) It's a beautiful and cool morning here at Sturgis, as I stare out my virtual hotel window.
(27) Heading to Breakfast with my new friend, Burley Bob.
(28) Heading over to the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum, a great activity for a gearhead gorilla:
Love those saddlebags and flat black pipes on this vintage bike.
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Love those saddlebags and flat black pipes on this vintage bike.
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(29) The Story Behind the Photograph: "Pappy Was Here"
(30) Yes, Wisconsin, he was one of our State Senators, and we liked it!
Vintage indigent beard growing there. Brilliant!
Vintage indigent beard growing there. Brilliant!
(31) Something for the young-uns, but be careful not to spoil them. They can develop attitude.
(32) The legend of Pappy Hoel, the first Indian Dealership in Sturgis, SD and the first Motorcycle Race in the SD Black Hills.
(33) Integrating a well designed two stroke V2 and a gas tank into the frame of a bicycle led to creation of the Harley-Davidson corporation.
(34) The Army's contracts to build these vintage bikes helped Harley-Davidson grow into a major manufacturer.
(35) A motorcycle's speed makes it ideal for scouting, reconnaissance and messenger capacities. It can travel where larger vehicles cannot. It uses less fuel, and you can fit several of them into a transport vehicle.
(36) At the behest of the Army, Harley-Davidson also built some light jeeps, but preferred to focus on motorcycles after a brief period of manufacturing.
(37) The Harley-Davidson V2 and the first female gun crew!
(38) The Women's Royal Navy Service also enjoyed Harleys.
(41) If you come to Rally Events sponsored by Harley-Davidson World Headquarters in Milwaukee, WI, be sure to check out the Harley-Davidson Museum in the Third Ward.
Here are masked Employees showing off the latest Harley in 1919 during the Spanish Flu Epidemic.
Here are masked Employees showing off the latest Harley in 1919 during the Spanish Flu Epidemic.
(42) The Museum is sponsoring these 2020 events:
(43) Engineers will love the Engines 101 Class!
In a classroom setting, they break down the classic V2 components and their functions while describing the performance of this compact, efficient 4-stroke engine.
They even have a 12' Robotic Gorilla (not really).
In a classroom setting, they break down the classic V2 components and their functions while describing the performance of this compact, efficient 4-stroke engine.
They even have a 12' Robotic Gorilla (not really).
(44) Here's the real lowdown on the Robotic Gorilla, named in my honor.
(45) I have friends who work at Harley-Davidson HQ, so please forgive my enthusiasm. I still want a new LiveWire, Alan.
If you love modern machines, you'll love the Harley-Davidson Museum.
If you love modern machines, you'll love the Harley-Davidson Museum.
(46) Sturgis is again humming with activity.
(47) The joy of riding: 5 mental and physical benefits of a brisk rally ride.
Positive Outlook: Communing w/The Environment
Improved Cognitive Function: Staying in the Present Moment
Core and Neck Strength
No More Squats
Burn Some Calories: 200+ /hr
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Positive Outlook: Communing w/The Environment
Improved Cognitive Function: Staying in the Present Moment
Core and Neck Strength
No More Squats
Burn Some Calories: 200+ /hr
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(48) I know the Sturgis Rally seems overwhelmingly white (probably because it is), but the love of motorcycles has permeated the souls of minority communities, too.
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(49) Two prominent packs were Oakland's Hells Angels and The Black Harlem Motorcycle Club.
(50) Did you know? Hollywood Motorcycle Legend Ben Hardy created the "Captain America" and "Billy" Choppers used by Fonda and Hopper in Easy Rider.
(51) Ben Hardy's art iconically defines motorcycle culture in America.
(52) Really, who is the star of this shot? The men or the bikes?
(53) There also are great non-outlaw motorcycle traditions within the Latin American community, including the Latin American Motorcycle Association, which holds an annual rally in Harrisburg.
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(54) ‘Las Serpientes de Coacalco’ (the snakes from Coacalco), a riders’ club based in the State of Mexico, brought their wives and children and traveled the roads from Mexico to the United States to attend Harley-Davidson’s 115th-anniversary celebration in Milwaukee.
(55) It's true that riding a motorcycle is slightly more dangerous than riding in a car, but it provides unfiltered sunlight, open air, arm, core & leg exercise and a calorie burn. Being a sedan potato is dangerous too.
You may enjoy the exhilaration of the open road; many do.
You may enjoy the exhilaration of the open road; many do.
(56) Its true, motorcycles are more dangerous than automobiles with 6 times higher fatality rates per 100,000 drivers, but both these numbers are very low if you look at survival rates.
Motorcycles: 60/yr per 100,000, 99.94% Survival
Automobiles: 10/yr per 100,000, 99.99%
Motorcycles: 60/yr per 100,000, 99.94% Survival
Automobiles: 10/yr per 100,000, 99.99%
(57) The relative risks should be seen in light of other activities, too.
The table below shows that you are less likely to die riding a motorcycle than to die as a pedestrian victim of a motor vehicle accident.
Should we stop walking near roads? Perhaps.
The table below shows that you are less likely to die riding a motorcycle than to die as a pedestrian victim of a motor vehicle accident.
Should we stop walking near roads? Perhaps.
(58) The table is a bit misleading, because different numbers of people participate in different situations.
There are many more automobile drivers than motorcycle drivers, which was captured in the per capita data. This table makes motorcycling seem safer than driving.
There are many more automobile drivers than motorcycle drivers, which was captured in the per capita data. This table makes motorcycling seem safer than driving.
(59) A lot of people are back on Main Street after a cool morning ride in the Black Hills. It's reached 80° F, so it's time to settle in for a cool growler of Gorilla Beer.
(60) Breezy and 81° F now, with sunny skies.
(61) The party is moving back to Main Street and Harley-Davidson Way. Parking is problematic here.
(62) Rally Counts: vehicle traffic looks similar to 2019
Courtesy of @BlackHillsFOX
The South Dakota Department of Transportation gives numbers for Aug. 10
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Courtesy of @BlackHillsFOX
The South Dakota Department of Transportation gives numbers for Aug. 10
blackhillsfox.com/2020/08/10/ral…
(63) Smash Mouth Spent 'Endless Hours' Making Sure Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Concert Was As Safe As Possible
"The promoter did a fantastic job with their Covid protocol. They had a very strict social distancing and mask policy in place for all workers."
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"The promoter did a fantastic job with their Covid protocol. They had a very strict social distancing and mask policy in place for all workers."
billboard.com/articles/news/…
(64) Sturgis Downtown Walk 2020, the Day Before the Event
(65) The feel of walking the streets.
(66) Sturgis 2020, Day 3
(67) Sturgis 2020, Day 2, Trip to Devils Tower, Day 2
(69) 60% of Sturgis residents were against a motorcycle rally that brings in thousands but the city approved it. Here's why.
Courtesy of @wtva9news
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Courtesy of @wtva9news
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(71) All Eyes Turn to Meade and Lawrence Counties in South Dakota (Central West Edge), hosts to the 2020 Sturgis Rally, to see if COVID-19 Cases are on the rise.
(72) In Meade County before the Rally, Daily COVID-19 Case rates were extremely low, but they have risen in the last 14d to 2.6/d.
(73) Neighboring Lawrence County also had an extremely low Daily Case rate that has risen over the past 14 days to 4.0/d (15/d per 100,000).
(74) Very sparsely populated Butte County, SD to the north (pop. of ~12,000), has also seen cases rise over the last 14d, but only to 1.0/d (9.6/d per 100,000).
(75) So Sturgis was ideal location in terms of its very low COVID-19 infection density when the rally began, but having 250,000 to 500,000 people poor in from regions with much higher infection densities was really a worst case for Sturgis locals.
(76) Together, Meade, Lawrence and Butte have seen their cases rise to 7.6/d (11.6/d per 100,000). The combined population of the three counties is about 65,000.
(77) According to the @IHME_UW Mobility Index, activity in South Dakota has been elevated beyond pre-outbreak levels for over a month, and this is before the Sturgis Rally even started.
(78) The rt.live Effective Reproduction Rate (Rt) for South Dakota was also already showing signs of exponential growth prior to the rally.
(79) Lots of folks passing in both directions at Indian Motorcycle Sturgis:
(80) Accidents, Arrests increase as Sturgis Motorcycle Rally moves into full throttle:
12 Injury Crashes
6 Non-Injury Crashes
19 DUI
41 Misdemeanor Drug Arrests
17 Felony Drug Arrests
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12 Injury Crashes
6 Non-Injury Crashes
19 DUI
41 Misdemeanor Drug Arrests
17 Felony Drug Arrests
rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/arr…
(82) Two Killed at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Crash Numbers Higher Than Last Year
There have also been 64 people arrested on suspicion of DUI, 104 misdemeanor drug arrests and a further 52 felony drug arrests.
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There have also been 64 people arrested on suspicion of DUI, 104 misdemeanor drug arrests and a further 52 felony drug arrests.
newsweek.com/sturgis-motorc…
(83) Sturgis motorcycle rally attendees lounge in bikinis, pack into bars, and mock mask wearers: 'It's like COVID does not exist here'
Brad Majors remarked, "Life is cheap to that kind."
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Brad Majors remarked, "Life is cheap to that kind."
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(84) A rising trend of Daily #COVID19 Cases in South Dakota, but no major outbreak. Keep your fingers crossed, please.
(85) @DescartesLabs m50 Mobility Index for Meade County, South Dakota (Sturgis)
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Starts, 8/07
Latest update, 8/10, m50 Index reaches 198%
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Starts, 8/07
Latest update, 8/10, m50 Index reaches 198%
(86) Understanding Mobility Data:
Cellular companies provide raw location data in a large set of compressed, comma-delimited text files w/one position report per line.
Lines have an anonymized node id, a time stamp, a latitude, a longitude & an estimate of position accuracy.
Cellular companies provide raw location data in a large set of compressed, comma-delimited text files w/one position report per line.
Lines have an anonymized node id, a time stamp, a latitude, a longitude & an estimate of position accuracy.
(87) It's a warm afternoon in Sturgis, currently 92° F.
Nice time to stop by the The Knuckle Cantina for a cold Gorilla Beer!
Nice time to stop by the The Knuckle Cantina for a cold Gorilla Beer!
(88) @DescartesLabs m50 Mobility Index for Lawrence County, South Dakota, just west of Sturgis:
Previous level around 300% of March activity, quickly up to 429% for opening day, and reaching 548% on 8/10.
Many Rally routes are in Lawrence, County.
Previous level around 300% of March activity, quickly up to 429% for opening day, and reaching 548% on 8/10.
Many Rally routes are in Lawrence, County.
(89) @DescartesLabs m50 Mobility Index for Pennington County, South Dakota (Rapid City), just South of Sturgis, SD.
Did you know? Deadwood, SD is in Lawrence County (see 88).
Did you know? Deadwood, SD is in Lawrence County (see 88).
(90) Noone at Sturgis seems to be using @Kinsa thermometer. Perhaps we should have donated some as a door prize at the Full Throttle Bar so we could track the aftermath of the rally.
(91) Seems like a fair number of folks are hitting the road today heading for parts unknown.
(92) The 2020 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally generated 250 tons of garbage in 7 days, up a bit from last year.
(93) STURGIS, SD: So far, 33 injury crashes have been reported at this year's rally, compared to 28 at this time last year. There has been one fatal crash resulting in 2 deaths.
Total Citations: 734
Misdemeanor drug arrests: 128
Felony drug arrests: 71
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Total Citations: 734
Misdemeanor drug arrests: 128
Felony drug arrests: 71
argusleader.com/story/news/202…
(94) A 15 minute, $45 antibody test is available to those leaving the Sturgis Rally at the Chevrolet-Liberty Dealership
The test has a 97% accuracy & noone yet has tested positive. Antibodies only begin to show up a week after COVID exposure.
kotatv.com/2020/08/12/ant…
The test has a 97% accuracy & noone yet has tested positive. Antibodies only begin to show up a week after COVID exposure.
kotatv.com/2020/08/12/ant…
(95) There is some dispute as to when antibodies become detectable.
The seven day estimate given by the guys selling tests to those who leave Sturgis seems low, and perhaps designed to fit the 7 day rally length.
This source had it more at 9 days.
The seven day estimate given by the guys selling tests to those who leave Sturgis seems low, and perhaps designed to fit the 7 day rally length.
This source had it more at 9 days.
(96) Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Damage Report thru August 13th at 6:00 am.
(97) See No Evil - South Dakota avoids mass COVID-19 testing to avoid delays
"South Dakota health officials say they will stick to recommendations that only people with COVID-19 symptoms or exposure to the coronavirus get tested because...."
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"South Dakota health officials say they will stick to recommendations that only people with COVID-19 symptoms or exposure to the coronavirus get tested because...."
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(98) Indoor bars, no masks, live music. Sturgis checks all the boxes.
(100) Many remain for the final night. The Rally is Still On!
(102) Driving into Sturgis via I-90.
(103) South Dakota DOT Vehicle Counts for 2020
(104) Pennington County Sheriff's Office (Rapid City, SD)
(106) The Real Deadwood, South Dakota
(108) There are advantages to clean air at night.
(109) Why not attend the RO-DE-O in Deadwood, SD
(110) Not a motorcycle person? Considering a Trike Rally at Deadwood, SD
(111) Lawrence County, SD on August 9th:
Mobility Index 366%
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Mobility Index 366%
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(112) 2019 average Sturgis attendee: A 54-year-old who spent $374 a day, who could be from Minnesota, Nebraska or Colorado
Retirees made up between 25% and 30% of all attendees in 2019.
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Retirees made up between 25% and 30% of all attendees in 2019.
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(113) Is it true?
Was "Westworld" partially based on the annual Sturgis, SD Motorcycle Rally and the Deadwood, SD Rodeo?
Was "Westworld" partially based on the annual Sturgis, SD Motorcycle Rally and the Deadwood, SD Rodeo?
(114) Sturgis 2020 has wound down. The streets are being reopened to traffic and a small town crosses its fingers after entertaining 250,000 out-of-town visitors for a week.
(115) Sturgis Starts Testing in Smart Rally Aftermath:
Preventing COVID-19 transmission is a priority in Sturgis. Identifying new cases early is an important focus.
Sturgis is conducting mass COVID-19 testing beginning the week after the rally w/support from Monument Health.
Preventing COVID-19 transmission is a priority in Sturgis. Identifying new cases early is an important focus.
Sturgis is conducting mass COVID-19 testing beginning the week after the rally w/support from Monument Health.
(116) Where are the bikers heading back to? Here's last years Top 10 States and Metro Areas.
(117) While the greater Sturgis area is broadly & preemptively testing residents for COVID-19, now that the Rally's over, South Dakota as a whole has had poor levels of COVID-19 surveillance, detecting perhaps 1 of 6 cases, according to Professor Blake.
(118) Since the Sturgis rally began, local hospitals have performed 1,521 COVID-19 tests w/90 positives (5.9%), but “fewer than 10” of those positives were from out-of-state rally attendants.
COVID-19 cases could take up to another two weeks to surface.
rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/sta…
COVID-19 cases could take up to another two weeks to surface.
rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/sta…
(119) Sturgis local Bryce Flint affectionally calls Sturgis Motorcycle Rally attendees and the rally guests that stay on his property “old farts.”
“Most are old farts,” Flint said with a laugh.
"Forty years ago, bikers were younger....", he added.
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“Most are old farts,” Flint said with a laugh.
"Forty years ago, bikers were younger....", he added.
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(120) @DescartesLabs Mobility Index 50 for Lawrence County, South Dakota, including the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2020.
(121) The @Kinsa "Observed Transmission (Rt)" map shows increasing Fever rates in South Dakota.
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally August 7th through 14th:
Fever Map:
July 26th (upper left), August 2nd (upper right)
August 9th (lower left), August 15th (lower right)
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally August 7th through 14th:
Fever Map:
July 26th (upper left), August 2nd (upper right)
August 9th (lower left), August 15th (lower right)
(122) In Missouri, @Kinsa Fever Rt data preceded Confirmed Cases by 3 to 4 weeks.
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(123) Meade County, SD, including Sturgis, does not seem to have as much of an outbreak as Burle, Gregory and Tripp counties.
However, 40,000-50,000 South Dakotans were expected to attend the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2020, many from other parts of the state.
However, 40,000-50,000 South Dakotans were expected to attend the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2020, many from other parts of the state.
(124) @RCJournal reports 12 new cases in Pennington County today on 68 tests (18% pos).
Meade County (Sturgis) reported 7 new cases on 9 tests (78%). Custer reported 6 new cases on 9 tests (67%), Lawrence added 4 on 18 tests (22%).
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Meade County (Sturgis) reported 7 new cases on 9 tests (78%). Custer reported 6 new cases on 9 tests (67%), Lawrence added 4 on 18 tests (22%).
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(125) August 15th @Kinsa Map suggests COVID-19 Rt is increasing in South Dakota and surrounding states:
(126) @Kinsa Fever Map shows rising Observed-Rt for both North and South Dakota and continued trouble in Kansas and Georgia.
OK & the RGV also light up.
A line of intensity is also spreading from NY State, Southwest to PA, OH and on to Southern IN and IL.
OK & the RGV also light up.
A line of intensity is also spreading from NY State, Southwest to PA, OH and on to Southern IN and IL.
(127) Daily Cases continue to rise slowly in aftermath of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. This rise began before the Rally.
(128) Newly released phone-location data shows the routes people traveled to attend the Sturgis rally.
The data showed people converging from much of the US — especially the Midwest and the South — including Texas, Georgia, and Arizona.
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The data showed people converging from much of the US — especially the Midwest and the South — including Texas, Georgia, and Arizona.
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(129) Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Memphis, St. Louis ....
All paths lead to Sturgis, and back.
All paths lead to Sturgis, and back.
(130) Aug 19, 2020: State Officials Says Saloon Patron Tests Positive For COVID-19 in Sturgis
A patron of the One-Eyed Jacks Saloon in Sturgis has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual visited between 12:00 PM and 5:30 PM on 8/11.
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A patron of the One-Eyed Jacks Saloon in Sturgis has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual visited between 12:00 PM and 5:30 PM on 8/11.
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(131) A patron of the One-Eyed Jacks Saloon in Sturgis has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual visited between 12:00 PM and 5:30 PM on 8/11.
Background Video:
Background Video:
(132) Oh give me a home, ....
Buffalo roam near Sturgis 2020
Buffalo roam near Sturgis 2020
(133) August 18th @Kinsa Atypical Transmission (Rt) Map shows Fever growth in the Dakotas and New York state.
(134) As of 8/15/2020, Median Driving Distances were up 91% in Meade County (Sturgis) and 353% in neighboring Lawrence County, where many rally destinations are located.
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(137) S DAK DOH: COVID-19 exposure at Bumpin’ Buffalo Bar and Grill in Hill City
The individual worked at the business while infectious on these dates and times:
• Aug. 9, 11 am – 6:30 pm
• Aug. 10, 11 am – 6:30 pm
• Aug. 11, 11 am – 6:30 pm
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The individual worked at the business while infectious on these dates and times:
• Aug. 9, 11 am – 6:30 pm
• Aug. 10, 11 am – 6:30 pm
• Aug. 11, 11 am – 6:30 pm
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(138) COVID-19 cases tied to the Sturgis motorcycle rally have crossed state lines to Nebraska.
Health officials identified the rally as the point of exposure and said at least seven cases were "scattered throughout" the Panhandle NE region.
foxnews.com/us/7-coronavir…
Health officials identified the rally as the point of exposure and said at least seven cases were "scattered throughout" the Panhandle NE region.
foxnews.com/us/7-coronavir…
(139) In the wake of the Sturgis Rally, North and South Dakota jump into 2nd and 3rd place on the rt.live list of highest Effective Reproduction Number (Rt) values.
(140) North Dakota posts record high +274 Daily COVID-19 Case count for August 20th, +1,071 over the last 7 days.
Stark County: +65 yesterday (+134 last 7 days)
Burleigh: +50 (+258)
Ward: +34 (+98)
Grand Forks: +32 (+130)
ND pop. in 2017 was 755,400.
Stark County: +65 yesterday (+134 last 7 days)
Burleigh: +50 (+258)
Ward: +34 (+98)
Grand Forks: +32 (+130)
ND pop. in 2017 was 755,400.
(141) The fourteen day trend for Meade County-Sturgis has trended up since the Rally.
Still, because the area is so sparsely populated, the total cases is quite low, but so are available hospital resources.
Still, because the area is so sparsely populated, the total cases is quite low, but so are available hospital resources.
(142) Sturgis rally linked to 15 Minnesota COVID-19 cases, including one hospitalization.
People who tested positive visited multiple campgrounds and bars at the South Dakota event, so cases apparently can’t be connected to any one location.
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People who tested positive visited multiple campgrounds and bars at the South Dakota event, so cases apparently can’t be connected to any one location.
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(143) Three Sturgis Watering Holes visited by known COVID-19 Case.
The Knuckle Saloon:
August 15 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 pm
The Broken Spoke:
August 15 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 pm
The One Eyed Jack’s Saloon:
August 15 from 7:15 p.m. - 11:30 pm
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The Knuckle Saloon:
August 15 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 pm
The Broken Spoke:
August 15 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 pm
The One Eyed Jack’s Saloon:
August 15 from 7:15 p.m. - 11:30 pm
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(144) Little Evidence of Increased Testing in South Dakota in wake of Sturgis Rally. Efforts to encourage Meade County residents to all get tested seem to be falling on deaf ears.
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siouxlandnews.com/news/coronavir…
(145) South Dakota reports 193 new cases on August 21st, highest value since early May spikes that appear to have been backlog clearing.
The 123 per day 7d average is approaching the earlier record of 135 per day.
The 123 per day 7d average is approaching the earlier record of 135 per day.
(146) North Dakota reports back-to-back days with above 200 New Cases. August 20th was a record high.
Bismarck, Dickinson and Grand Forks leading the surge; all three were sources of cell phone activity that led to Sturgis.
Bismarck, Dickinson and Grand Forks leading the surge; all three were sources of cell phone activity that led to Sturgis.
(147) Seven Sturgis Rally attendees from Nebraska have contracted COVID-19 during their visit.
In addition, an Asylum Tattoo Sturgis employee has tested positive. Those who visited the tattoo parlor between 8/13 & 8/18 have potentially been exposed.
rideapart.com/articles/43991…
In addition, an Asylum Tattoo Sturgis employee has tested positive. Those who visited the tattoo parlor between 8/13 & 8/18 have potentially been exposed.
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(148) Hot Spot map starting to show Orange and Red COVID-19 rates in nearby counties in Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska.
Sturgis is just North of Rapid City in the Northwest corner of the map. Much of the land is sparsely populated, but where towns begin, rates are higher.
Sturgis is just North of Rapid City in the Northwest corner of the map. Much of the land is sparsely populated, but where towns begin, rates are higher.
(149) Another Map showing anonymized cell phone data for those who attended the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2020, which ran from August 7th to the 14th.
(150) @Kinsa Observed Rt Map:
Before Sturgis there was a hot spot (red) between Nebraska & Iowa, known to have large meating packing plants.
After Sturgis there is a hot spot across both the Dakotas.
Aug 2: Pre-Sturgis (left); Aug 21: Post-Sturgis (right)
Before Sturgis there was a hot spot (red) between Nebraska & Iowa, known to have large meating packing plants.
After Sturgis there is a hot spot across both the Dakotas.
Aug 2: Pre-Sturgis (left); Aug 21: Post-Sturgis (right)
(151) As @worldometers closed the day, South Dakota set a new record for Daily COVID-19 Cases with 251.
Yesterday they posted 193, which was the highest value since early May.
Yesterday they posted 193, which was the highest value since early May.
(151) North Dakota has just posted three consecutive days with more Daily COVID-19 cases then ever before with values of 272, 234 and 262 for a three day total 768 new cases. The 272 per day rate is the current record high.
Courtesy of @Worldometers
Courtesy of @Worldometers
(152) Sturgis seems to have had a strong impact on Effective Reproduction Rates (Rt values) in the Midwest, according to rt.live.
ND and SD lead the group with Rt values just under 1.20. Nearby states with significant attendance at the Rally are all in the red.
ND and SD lead the group with Rt values just under 1.20. Nearby states with significant attendance at the Rally are all in the red.
(154) @IHME_UW Composite Mobility Index for South Dakota, North Dakota and the USA as a whole, thru August 11th. This was taken on Aug 23rd, but updates infrequently of late.
(155) Meade County (Sturgis), SD: COVID-19 SITREP
The Daily Confirmed COVID-19 Case count has only risen to 15 Cases per Day, but considering they were averaging one per day before Rally preparations started, that's a very significant increase.
Meade County Population: 4,150
The Daily Confirmed COVID-19 Case count has only risen to 15 Cases per Day, but considering they were averaging one per day before Rally preparations started, that's a very significant increase.
Meade County Population: 4,150
(156) South Dakota, COVID-19 SITREP
Before Rally Preparations began, South Dakota had about 200 New Cases per day, statewide. It's now risen to 444 Cases per day.
Daily Deaths have not increased, but wouldn't be expected to for 3-4w.
Before Rally Preparations began, South Dakota had about 200 New Cases per day, statewide. It's now risen to 444 Cases per day.
Daily Deaths have not increased, but wouldn't be expected to for 3-4w.
(157) Iowa confirms record high 992 CV-19 Cases on 8/20, just 6 days after bikers returned home from the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
Hot Spots include Des Moines, Plymouth, Clinton, Carroll and Howard Counties.
I-29/I-80 thru Iowa light up in Sturgis Cell Phone Activity Map.
Hot Spots include Des Moines, Plymouth, Clinton, Carroll and Howard Counties.
I-29/I-80 thru Iowa light up in Sturgis Cell Phone Activity Map.
(158) What states have the most registered motorcycles per capita?
The Top 10:
1. South Dakota
2. New Hampshire
3. Iowa
4. Wisconsin
5. Wyoming
6. North Dakota
7. Vermont
8. Montana
9. Minnesota
10. Alaska
The Top 10:
1. South Dakota
2. New Hampshire
3. Iowa
4. Wisconsin
5. Wyoming
6. North Dakota
7. Vermont
8. Montana
9. Minnesota
10. Alaska
(159) North and South Dakota both North of the United States average in Daily COVID-19 Cases per capita.
Sturgis related cases also reported in MN, NE panhandle, and IA.
Scottsbluff, NE reports two Police officers infected from on-duty exposure.
starherald.com/news/local_new…
Sturgis related cases also reported in MN, NE panhandle, and IA.
Scottsbluff, NE reports two Police officers infected from on-duty exposure.
starherald.com/news/local_new…
(160) As outbreaks in the South, led by TX, FL and GA, and the West, led by CA and AZ, subside, and the Northeast continues to slow burn, the Midwest may be the next region in trouble, led by outbreaks associated with Sturgis.
(161) Two maps showing the locations of Harley-Davison Dealerships near Sturgis, SD reveal the importance of the I-90 and I-29 Corridors, and provide locations where Harley Ownership Groups (HOGs) likely came from.
(162) The @Kinsa Atypical Transmission (Rt) map clearly shows activity to the East & North of Meade county.
It appears US-83 & US-281 may be the main routes for visiting Sturgis from North Dakota. Within ND, several dealerships are spread out on I-94, some are near Canada.
It appears US-83 & US-281 may be the main routes for visiting Sturgis from North Dakota. Within ND, several dealerships are spread out on I-94, some are near Canada.
(163) New @bmj_latest (bmj.com) paper by @trishgreenhalgh L, Bourouiba et al, courtesy of @jljcolorado.
The chart below clearly puts indoor concerts at Sturgis megabars like the One-Eyed Jack clearly in the highest danger zone.
The chart below clearly puts indoor concerts at Sturgis megabars like the One-Eyed Jack clearly in the highest danger zone.
(164) On the one hand (left), Iowa, North Dakota & South Dakota are 3 of the 6 states called out by Reuters for having rising case rates over the last 2w. In fact they're rising quickly.
On the other hand (right), the absolute numbers for their cases are relatively small.
On the other hand (right), the absolute numbers for their cases are relatively small.
(165) Last week, deaths were on the rise in many states (left), but Sturgis is not expected to impact these trends for another couple of weeks.
WY, DE, MO, ME, AK, KY, AR, VA, NH and TN made up the Top 10 in terms of largest percent increase last week.
WY, DE, MO, ME, AK, KY, AR, VA, NH and TN made up the Top 10 in terms of largest percent increase last week.
(166) North Dakota, Iowa and South Dakota have all risen to Daily Per Capita Case Rates above the US Average, but they have not prevented the US as a whole from recovering slowly.
(167) So far, Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2020 attendees have generated enough cases to rise above the noise in the small population states near Sturgis.
A big unknown is what percentage of cases we are discovering & what percentage are quickly being quarantined.
Time will tell.
A big unknown is what percentage of cases we are discovering & what percentage are quickly being quarantined.
Time will tell.
(168) 250,000 to 460,000 people attended the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2020.
If 1% of them contracted COVID-19 (2,500 to 4,600 people), and they dispersed throughout the US-48, its only 50 to 100 per state on average.
They are concentrated in small towns with H-D dealerships.
If 1% of them contracted COVID-19 (2,500 to 4,600 people), and they dispersed throughout the US-48, its only 50 to 100 per state on average.
They are concentrated in small towns with H-D dealerships.
(170) First batch of Sturgis mass testing results released.
The city focused on public facing employees, and NOT Rally attendees.
They also waited until 14d after the Rally.
Still 4% prevalence is much higher than pre-Rally conditions.
newscenter1.tv/city-of-sturgi…
The city focused on public facing employees, and NOT Rally attendees.
They also waited until 14d after the Rally.
Still 4% prevalence is much higher than pre-Rally conditions.
newscenter1.tv/city-of-sturgi…
(171) South Dakota posts largest one day New COVID-19 Cases count with 343, bringing their post Rally 7d average up to 215.
Prior to the Rally, Daily New Cases ran around 80.
Prior to the Rally, Daily New Cases ran around 80.
(172) North Dakota post largest one day New COVID-19 Cases count with 333, bringing their post Rally 7d avg to 223.
Prior to the Rally, Daily New Cases ran around 120.
Prior to the Rally, Daily New Cases ran around 120.
(173) Iowa posts largest one day New COVID-19 Cases count with 2,620, bringing their post Rally 7d avg to 993.
This outbreak is much worse than their meat packing outbreaks earlier this year.
Prior to the Rally, Daily New Cases ran around 470.
This outbreak is much worse than their meat packing outbreaks earlier this year.
Prior to the Rally, Daily New Cases ran around 470.
(174) Kansas and Minnesota also join Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota among states showing post Rally increasing cases.
(175) Illinois, Nebraska and Montana are also neighboring states showing case growth since the Rally.
Wisconsin seems to be dodging the bullet. Go Badgers!
Wisconsin seems to be dodging the bullet. Go Badgers!
(176) @Jayme_Iron provides article revealing Iowa has been underreporting since Sturgis ended.
Iowa Public Health Director Caitlin Pedati said this vast difference is primarily the result of efforts to "review and validate case information"...
Iowa Public Health Director Caitlin Pedati said this vast difference is primarily the result of efforts to "review and validate case information"...
(177) Iowa Public Health Director Caitlin Pedati, who is "reviewing and validating case information" is also being investigated for receiving an unusually large 45% pay raise from the state on July 1st.
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