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Sturgis Rally Sees Historic Attendance Drop | Des Moines News
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally saw its lowest attendance in 15 years, with just under 450,000 vehicles — down from last year’s record-breaking 85th anniversary crowd. A later start date and natural post-milestone dip may be to blame, while officials are crunching data on cell phone usage, vendor sales, trash volume, and license counts (down to ~700) to understand the full picture. Despite lower turnout, fatalities remain steady with last year’s numbers. Next year’s dates are already set — early August — so riders, mark your calendars and hope for a rebound. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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