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Tens of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts traveled to the Lake of the Ozarks for a bike rally weeks after a similar event in Sturgis was linked to COVID-19 cases in 8 states

By Jaime E. Love 4 months ago
Motorcyclists ride down Lazelle Street during the 80th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota on August 8, 2020. <p class="copyright">Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images</p>
Motorcyclists ride down Lazelle Street during the 80th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota on August 8, 2020.

Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images

Tens of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts descended upon Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks for its Bikefest this weekend, approximately three weeks after a similar rally in Sturgis, South Dakota, was linked to COVID-19 cases in at least eight states.

The five-day festival started on Wednesday, as Missouri continues to see a surge in COVID-19 cases. On Saturday, Missouri reported 1,387 new cases, and, according to the Associated Press, hospitalizations are rising.

Missouri has no statewide mask requirement, and Lake Ozark Mayor Gerry Murawski told the Kansas City Star last week that he had doubts motorcycle rally attendees would wear face coverings.

“It’s just that’s the way they are,” he told The Star.

The festival, which includes five days of motorcycle rides, concerts, and events at bars

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Tens of Thousands of Motorcyclists Pack Lake of the Ozarks for Bike Rally

By Jaime E. Love 4 months ago
Courtesy of LakeBikefest
Courtesy of LakeBikefest

Along the Bagnell Dam Strip in the heart of the Lake of the Ozarks, thousands of motorcycles are tightly parked in the middle of a two-lane highway.

Tourists from across the country have been cutting loose along the historic stretch, known as the “main party hub” of the Missouri resort area, for months—but over the last three days, the highway lined with bars, hotels, and concert venues has been home to one of the largest motorcycle rallies in the Midwest: Lake of the Ozarks’ Bikefest. 

Tens of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts have flooded the area for the annual rally, which started Wednesday, participating in five days of rides, fairs, music concerts, and coordinated stops at local bars and restaurants. 

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In one video from Thursday night, hundreds of patrons—most maskless—could be seen crowding into the strip’s bars and restaurants, clearly flouting

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Motorcycle Monday: Off-Roading Your Bike

By Jaime E. Love 5 months ago

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Want to leave the pavement behind?

fun on two wheels, we highly suggest taking your motorcycle on an off-road adventure. There are some real benefits to such a move. You get to see nature in all its beauty and get away from the everyday sources of stress. Also, you’re not dealing with distracted drivers in machines which are way heavier than yours putting you in mortal danger constantly. That doesn’t mean you can just roll onto a dirt pathway right now and start riding your brains out. Well, actually you could, but that’s probably not a great idea.” data-reactid=”14″If you’re looking for a great way to have fun on two wheels, we highly suggest taking your motorcycle on an off-road adventure. There are some real benefits to such a move.

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Night Shadow The Jaguar-Shaped Bike

By Jaime E. Love 5 months ago

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Yep, we went there…

wild builds, both for motorcycles and cars. Sometimes people push the envelope a little too far, and that’s where Night Shadow comes on the scene. Inspired by the Jaguar logo (you know, from the British cars) this bike is guaranteed to make people stop and stare. It’s also not horribly practical and that’s just the beginning.” data-reactid=”14″We’re a fan of wild builds, both for motorcycles and cars. Sometimes people push the envelope a little too far, and that’s where Night Shadow comes on the scene. Inspired by the Jaguar logo (you know, from the British cars) this bike is guaranteed to make people stop and stare. It’s also not horribly practical and that’s just the beginning.

Designer Barend Hemmes reportedly had an epiphany we’re pretty

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