Over the month of July, masks became a lightning rod of debate. Will they help defeat COVID-19?Andrew Cullen/Getty Images, File, as many as 250,000 motorcycle enthusiasts from around the country are expected to roll into western South Dakota for the 80th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally beginning Friday and lasting 10 days.In a survey by the city in May, 60% of Sturgis residents said they preferred to cancel the event.
"We spend the whole year getting ready to host the motorcycle rally and music festival," he said."And without it, we wouldn't have a business." MORE: New York authorities break up alleged sex party in crackdown on large gatherings amid coronavirus Revelers watch a concert and ride a zip line at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip campground on Aug. 3, 2015, in Sturgis, S.D.The age of the motorcyclists is a factor that is both concerning and possibly reassuring. Most of those in attendance are an older demographic -- and more at risk for serious complications from the virus.
Sturgis itself has not been hit hard by the virus. The city is in Meade County, which has had only one death so far. But this huge gathering comes in a state that hadearly in the pandemic and that even now is renewing concerns among health officials. According to an internal Federal Emergency Management Agency memo obtained by ABC News, cases are on the rise in the Sioux Falls area with 298 new cases reported in the week ending Aug. 2, a 22.2% increase from the week before.
What if they were a Marxist terrorist organization or they started painting racist slogans on streets? The libs would be fine w it?
Maybe those big antifa guys will show up and teach them a lesson
It could either be great or a disaster.
Most of them are Trumpers and they believe the coronavirus is a hoax. Sometimes people have to find out the hard way.
As it should be!!
Well, road black all the road to other county then. All quarantine for 14 days in town. That will do it.
No it’s a peaceful protest , therefore it’s perfectly acceptable 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
They should all wear BLM shirts and fly the USSR flag according to fake news ABC that would make them immune to Corona
jamiedsongs They are peaceful and are not Burning Looting Murdering (BLM). So whats the big deal?
Haha, keep your distance guys and have fun!
Just say it's a protest and all will be fine.
LindaHaleRCSD Literally, if motorcyclists start getting COVID19 will Republicans finally mandate masks? God bless all of the motorcyclist & their families. sturgisrally2020
Peaceful protestors
A State that Respects American Values and Our Flag!!!
The Media has Got to Hate This!!!!!
Respect!!!!!
And Not One Flag Desecrated!!!!
Looks better than a “peaceful protest “👊🏻🤘🏼
Just think of it as a peaceful protest and you'll be fine.
COVIDIDIOTS
Where is the governor of South Dakota on this? Why no enforcement police there? KristiNoem this will cause huge virus spread. What are you waiting on? Trump do give you ok?
Cool
It's a motorcycle protest
it's to protest police brutality so by definition no one can catch it
The sad thing is the innocent healthcare workers who they will infect and kill, when they drag their stupid sorry asses into the ER in two weeks.
If it's a protest, it's okay though! See: BLM riots the past 3 months.
It amazes me how so many Americans can be so incredibly stupid.
Tell them to call it a protest and no one will raise and eyebrow and I mean NO ONE! 🤫🤫
Hope they don’t spread the virus 🦠
Now do the protests and riots!!
I think we should send Antifa there and watch what happens
My Goodness....
Still not as much as a George Floyds funerals and protests and the looting and rioting that hypocrite, fake-new media outlet tried to condone
None of them care about their families. Grandparents will die. So wrong.
A deep sigh... I respect bikers BUT why they are so stupid like that
Soon to be renamed the Sturgis Super Spreader.
Lol covid ain't even dumb enough to fu*k around with 20,000 bikers.
If PROTESTERS CAN.....BIKERS CAN!
Yet you endorsed protests and riots. Biased propaganda. Utter fake news.
Silly people but what can you say? It's as American as you get.
Wouldn't want to mess with these dudes. Maybe in their case it is OK to give them a pass.
Sturgis2020 While they're already conveniently assembled, are the people who insist on 'freedom' to not wear mask during pandemic that has killed more than 160,000 Americans mounting a fierce protest against HELMET tyranny? If not, WHY not? CityofSturgis harleydavidson GOP
Thats great, way to go Sturgis. Heard Antifa is going to shut them down that should be entertaining LOL
So many of these people trailer their bikes now. The days of people riding a thousand miles are long gone
Awesome.
Please make all attendees SD residents and do not allow them to leave the state of SD until two months after the virus is pronounced non existent by Fauci.
Same as the protests and nobody complained
14 days to flatten the curve.
Big Sale on used Harley's in September. Just remember to clean all the dumb ass off of them.
You had to know nothing was going to stop Sturgis from happening. I’ve been waiting for people to start talking about it.
Almost as many people there as their are protesting ! Experts said black protestors are immune somehow from getting or spreading the virus ! Wonder if they will make the same comments about the Bikers when they are mostly white ! I’m betting the white folks are going to get some
I don't want to hear people from SD complaining in 2-4 weeks that they have a crisis on their hands and that their hspitals are suddenly full. You did this to yourselves. Sadly, these bikers will bring back covid to their home communities.
That's a whole lot of White Americans that don't give a damn about the rest of us Americans. Over 90% of that 250,000 is white, let's be clear about that, if not more! They're giving America a big old FU
Bikers aren't known for high SAT scores. culltheherd
Everyone one a Rump voter
How did we become this selfish?
Bet pussy antifa doesn't show.
Covidpalooza 2020! Trumps finest infecting the world 🙄
Yea...I love our freedom rebels that won’t be controlled by the radical left blatant frauds of fake news and the Fauci/Gates scamdemic! WWG1WGA
Working so hard towards self eradication.
Fact: Fauci said protest and outside gathering doesn’t spread the Coronavirus!
Are you Losing your Damn Minds? Please don't let me see Any Black People in South Dakota trying to Kill themselves too.
Good for them enjoy the rally!
I see some bikes going up forsale!
Wait a week they will all be crying in the hospital.
Awe it’s a protest-all will be well. It’s a bunch of grown ups doing what they want in a free country. You people that are scared-stay in your basement-you’ll be fine. Totally over the fear and scaredy-cats freaking out.
Wonderful...America never tires of lessons.
Overall, the country's citizens and their collective response to the recommendations to protect against Covid tells a bigger picture about how entitled, spoiled and oblivious we are. (If the Kardashian's popularity wasn't enuf of a sign).
If this is the case,ill be in the market for a used bike in November or December.
It's not a rally. It's a protest.
😒🤳🏿 👉🏿 Spreaders
Oh well. Not our brightest !!! Or most concerned citizens.
COVID is the least of their worries....
I don’t care, let these bikers get sick. Protests still happening and they are ignored.
Send BLM, ANTIFA, teachers, and nurses to block the road.
I see lot's dead people 2-weeks after Sturgis. Is it worth the risk? Most will say yes. That's why their motto is 'Ride free or die!'
I see lot's dead people 2-weeks after Sturgis. Is it worth the risk? Most will say yes. That's why their motto is 'Live free or die!'
Why is this an issue when we’ve had thousands of people protesting and rioting in large groups for months?
Good. We could do without these losers.
Just great...
'Biden is not a 1%er, his rocker says, 'HELL.' Biden wants to impose 25mph highway speed limits on Harley's, WHILE ignoring 'rice-burners.''
Sweet baby Jesus!!!!
And they’ll be bringing covid home!
You should definitely go tell the bikers to go home. Please shoot video with your phone sideways when you do it.
My husband and his brother were supposed to go. But thankfully they changed their minds!
You guys mean plandemic right?
Add alcohol...what could go wrong? I listened to a guy on the radio who was there already and he called the people who don't agree with everyone being there..'Communist's'. So, because we want to be responsible and wear a 😷 we're communists? Oy vey.
Governor Kristi Noem could've & should've shut it down.
Wtf ?! And why Election2020
Quit your damn scare tactics. Your part of the problem
I pray antifa show up
Oh goody, then they can spread it all around the country... Is it me or are I.Q.'s going down?
What's the difference between this and the thousands rioting across the country every night? At least these people are ADDING to the local economy.
New Hot Spots all over in 2 to 3 weeks.
Hell yes!
This reminds me... Has Cindy McCain been named Miss Buffalo Chip yet?
or it couldn't stop spreading shit you dont know.
Don’t worry - they will follow the rules better than the “peaceful protesters” who you support in gathering together Despite corona
Because life goes on for most of America. We are working daily. And media has distorted 99% of the facts for months now. Never show the whole picture, just your DNC controlled snippets. Live in your holes, America will come back without you. And Trump has support, you ignore.
I see lot's dead people 2-weeks after Sturgis. Is it worth the risk? Most will say yes. That's why their motto is 'Ride free or die!'
That's a *lot* of potential Darwin Award co-winners.
Thinning the herd, without force or coercion.
Trump's Red Hat Goon Platoon has never known for their brilliance. Case in point....
All should sign a waiver for no treatment then. Idiots
CDreeezy
Here’s the thing people there’s not 250,000 people in one spot just got it over 100 mile area
SturgisCoronacycleRally
Perfect.. Next!?
Don’t warn them. This is the part of the herd that needs thinning!
anyone returning from sturgis should be made to quarantine for 14 days.
Dopes
Good! Have fun boys!
Now do protest.
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ppl are really dense they still don't understand we are in a pandemic. i guess it's normal life as usual for them. smh
Mass eradication of stupid people at the hands of themselves. So be it.
they'll also enjoy the fresh taste of leather covered ass.
Trump voters. This is his base
How many were at the protest ? Y’all didn’t have a problem then
HAPPY CORONA!!
Smh
Mostly peaceful protesters are immune. Fauci said so.
More canaries in the coal mine.
This is crazy!
Estate hog sales in the near future. Score!
Large crowds outdoors, according to the media and Democrats, don’t spread the virus. If you’re okay with rioters and unpeaceful protesters, then this crowd will be a breathe of fresh air. Trust me. There will only be love, no hate like we have witnessed now for over 2 months.
Please don't come to Pennsylvania.
It’s a protest to give hope to all & uplift Americans thru the pandemic, violence, rioters and anarchists. You know. The ones you defend. Trust me! There will be no rioting or looting. Is ABC okay with that?
They should all ride their bikes to Portland and kick some ass!!
WTF, I knew bikers were white trash hillbillies, but they will risk many other people's lives...so sad.
See lots of bikes, lots of people but no masks or physical distancing. Dont you people get it ? This virus will kill you !!!! 🤬
Wild West
MAGA ONLY Allowed
Hope it doesn’t end up being a super spreader event.
Darwin wins.
No it's not.. The riots have been just as massive, but you guys don't bat an eye, the complete opposite, in fact.. You praise them for being violent. Leave the bikers alone.
Oh, but you're totally for riots and protests. Stop with the double standards and trying to instill fear.
Hopefully they will have a great time. Let people live again!
Winter is coming 🐺😷⚰️
So Irresponsable !
Motorcycles are immune to the corona virus anyway.
Ridiculous. So do they stay in their bubble?
motorcycle bad!
Safety first.
Covid!!! Then the herd!!
Makes sense 🤔 no surprise here. The are motorcyclist🤷🏾♀️
Them damn bikers in Strugis are going to kill everyone....
Covid running all up and through there. Buh bye trump supporters!! It is what it is!!!
Hard pass...
They should go to Portland
WHY? WHY?WHY?
Watch Craigslist next month for big sales on bikes. Could pick up a Harley for cheap.
People make their own choices. Let them. Time will tell.
Why even have this!?!? This could be very very bad
Irresponsible.
Even larger than the nation wide marches and riots?
Rioters immune.
Call it a protest then doctor fauci won't have anything negative to say.
Hopefully they hugs each other cause it’s been so long
I see 🦠 circulation
This probably won't end well.
Oops. Please don’t use a hospital bed I might need.
All I can say is, Have a great time boys and girls. I will not be able to make it this year. Maybe next year.
Super spreader event !! 💀💀💀
We’ll find out soon enough the outcome. It goes both ways with these rallies.
Natural Selection, we wont being losing anyone important
A good section of those attending also fight against helmet laws. They have a multi vector path to self correction. It's efficient.
The riots, arson and looting didnt spread the virus. MSM said rioting was okay.
Invite all the republicans please. Hopefully none where masks.
Stay home
People concerned will wear a mask. If they take issue with others clearly they don’t trust their mask works.
Can they just stay there and self quarantine before they go back to their states and infect everyone else? Build a wall around sturgis and keep them there!
Annual religious events around the world are being cancelled or drastically scaled down because of concerns and yet a bike rally is too important to cancel.
This is so stupid!!
that crowd doesn't give a shit about mask 100% but America right?
Ya know what, I just don’t care anymore. There is no helping the stupidity of you humans. I’m out!
I see dead people.
Darwin’s theory of natural selection in progress
What could happen? A bunch of drunks in close proximity without masks.
As a motorcyclist I’d like to just say that we’re not ALL stupid.
I’m surprised that Donald”Boss Hog” Trump won’t be there. Have fun guys, for some of you, the virus is on its way.
But rioters, looters, and protestors are immune. GTFOH
I think woke people should march and “peacefully protest” on Sturgis and stop this madness. Please send all the detractors from Portland, Seattle and other Democrat areas to show these biker types the error of their ways.
Murderers. The’ll kill people with the virus when they go home.
My bet is there will be a lot of Harley's being stored or sold in a few months. The Gov. of SD is actively courting businesses to move or open there so they won't have to be bothered by caring about other people.
Check out the people from California,they love it,is the gov of Cal set up check stations at the State line just asking
I have the Trumpvirus, and still going to Sturgis
A lot of at risk attendees..... obesity
Are they mad
Well they will be wearing eye, masks and helmets the bike place some distance between them but I wouldn't go.
Protests are the largest ongoing events in the country. Where's the news coverage, and outrage?
It's all good. It will work out just fine.
Stupid is as stupid does.
Dead men walking.
People should be allowed to make choices. If they catch it they catch it
More peaceful than Portland, Seattle, Minneapolis, Atlanta, etc.....
Stay away from
There goes away a huge amount of trump supporters as Covid will most likely kill many of them
This is why my college kid will be not be at his school in September ..... he’s not very happy at all these idiots
Awesome!!! At this rate, I may get to draw my social security!!!!
Yes!!! Open up America! It's time...
We are attending a protest and everyone knows you can’t get the virus from a protest, so don’t worry about us.
Call it a Sturgis protest. Problem solved. Plus the protests in LA and the funeral for Floyd in Houston were over 100K
Can’t fix stupid
The mainstream media didn’t report their worries whe BLM & ANTIFA were “protesting”
I bet in about a month afterwards there will be some good buys on motorcycles.
But it's ok for rioters and looters to keep doing what they're doing. Attacking old women in Oregon
Glad I don’t live there.
dumb people
Coronavirus
Enjoy your covid!
Toad Clan endorses it. Revenue for their pockets.
They should riot, problem solved.
If Dems fuck with this, BLM will cease to exist. You don’t fuck with the Iron Horse tribal kind. Friendly warning, asshole Demoncraps! These guys don’t push over like guilt ridden suburban white people. I dare BLM to go up to Sturgis. Hell’s Angels and Western Outlaws will end it
There are currently about 75-100 cases in S.D. (CNN site that tracks all states). Why would you take this chance Right wing Governor !!!
Let’s see if loud mouth Noem can handle that kind of outbreak
Look at it this way it’s a fun protest
Covid is licking its chops thinking of all those out-of-shape fatties that it can infect!!
Who will then return to their communities. Privilege.
Can't the residents petition the mayor to cancel? Collect enough signatures would do, right? What happened to democracy? The decision makers are public servants.
These imbeciles give bikers and Americans a bad name. I really don't care about any of them, the problem is how many innocent people will they infect when they come back home
How much do you want to bet that ANTIFA is nowhere near Sturgus?
Stay away from South Dakota.
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Don't worry ABC News. They are protesting Democratic state lockdowns....and they are doing it peacefully!
People from all over the country go to Sturgis! It should be ILLEGAL for them to risk the lives of all of the smart patriot people who choose not to attend! This should have been canceled! SD will be held responsible for further spreading the TrumpVirus across the country! SMH!
Disaster looming!
helll, it was fine for protesters not to wear masks- media is just in panic mode because when no one gets sick after this they got no where to point the blame truth
🤣
Can't wait to see the Antifa rally there to stop them....
They are protesting injustice or something. They will be fine.
Go have a good time. But don’t go to the hospital if you get sick.
And you wonder why America is and will always be f—ked! Simple as that. We are the worst country on the planet. Full of idiots, and people who don’t give a crap.
Perfect: the bikers do not believe in helmets....but love speed and love Trump.....may the Covid embrace their lungs and may they bring it home with them..........fewer votes for Trump...for sure.....a few shootings would also be expected this weekend.
People come from all over the country for this annual event. They then return to their homes and communities. Dammit
I'm so 🤬 confused here. What? Oh, I forgot, we are IDIOTS in this Country. It's a pity the hospitals are going to be busy two weeks after this event. I'm so done with all of you, stupid folks.
they should all just put a sick skull on their masks, that way they can wear a mask and not risk being called a wussy by their fellow bikers.
I don’t know these protest all in one spot seems to be about the same , is your news gonna call them out
It’s amazing how easy it is to brainwash people over a non-existent virus! I think most people realise it was a massive hoax by now! Fraudulent death certificates and positive cases! Yeah ok! Plandemic Agenda21 ID2020 Operationlockstep Quantumtattoo
Guess Yhey Are Ready To Die
Heaven forbid these “Maverick” bikers wear masks. They will spread Covid-19 and take it home with them. Welcome to America where the stupid runs deep and wide.
Yes and they are all Trump supporters. They do not bend the knee to Fauci, Pelosi or Schumer. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Amazing! When you get the chance, go on afterwards and take a look at the Vivos xPoint Survival Bunker Facility! Just a couple of hours to the South
Like the protesters? Tell them to grab a sign then the msm will leave them alone..
Well, second after the riots of course
It’s a protest, it’s ok.
Hope they bring a mask!
Population reduction! Good, needs to happen!
'Could draw' The George Floyd protest in D.C had an estimate of 200,000-275,000. 'Protesters poured onto the streets of the capital to demand an end to police brutality and racial injustice. They braved the heat, wore masks and chanted...'I don't care if I lose my life.'
That’s okay, it’s just a protest remember!
CovidConvoy 🛵🛵🛵🛵
They should be all right as long as they keep their helmet visors down and their gloves on.
BLM have been roaming the streets for over three months, so kiss off!
If this keeps up Trump won't have any supporters left.
Another Trump supporting Super Spreader event!!!
Saw lot’s of trailer queens heading that way yesterday.
SturgisRally Sturgis
Bikers for trump😂😂😷😵
this is too risky
But “protests” are acceptable?
Stupid
More than the protests?
Your the pandemic
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