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Veteran Warriors Honor Ride
Charity ride honoring veterans, ending in a formal ceremony at Bear Butte or the Black Hills National Cemetery.
Dates
Rally week (see Rally Point schedule)
Where
Staging: Rally Point · Ceremony: Bear Butte / Black Hills Nat. Cemetery · Sturgis
Cost
Registration required · donations welcome
What & Where
The Veteran Warriors Honor Ride is the City of Sturgis' official military-tribute ride. Riders stage at Rally Point and finish at a ceremony — recent years have alternated between Bear Butte and the Black Hills National Cemetery.
Source
City of Sturgis · Rally page
Times and lineups change — always verify with the source before you ride.
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