Riding Harleys to the 2021 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally! | Day 1 | L.A. to Williams, AZ | 2LaneLife | 4K

#SturgisRally #Sturgis #Sturgis81 Come along for an epic ride with the young guns, from home base in Los Angeles, to Williams, Arizona on our way to the 81st Sturgis Rally! We hit some 110+ degree weather, hop in the Colorado River, and even lose Gaylin!! What a ride!! We spend some time on Route 66 through Arizona, to get some time in on the 2Lanes, then make our way into Williams, to spend the night at The Lodge Motel and hit up some bars!! Sturgis Rally History The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is a motorcycle rally held annually in Sturgis, South Dakota, and the surrounding Black Hills region of the United States. It began in 1938 by a group of Indian Motorcycle riders and was originally held for stunts and races. Since then, the rally has become a pluralistic endeavor that consists of events put on by many different groups. Attendance has historically been around 500,000 people, reaching a high of over 700,000 in 2015. The event takes place over 10 days and generates around $800 million in annual revenue. The first rally was held by Indian Motorcycle riders on August 14, 1938, by the Jackpine Gypsies motorcycle club. The club still owns and operates the tracks, hillclimb, and field areas where the rally is centered. The first event was called the "Black Hills Classic" and consisted of a single race with nine participants and a small audience. The founder was Clarence "Pappy" Hoel. He purchased an Indian motorcycle franchise in Sturgis in 1936 and formed the Jackpine Gypsies that same year. The Jackpine Gypsies were inducted to the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1997. Hoel was inducted into the AMA Hall of Fame the following year. The focus of a motorcycle rally was originally racing and stunts. In 1961, the rally was expanded to include the Hillclimb and Motocross races. This could include half-mile track racing (the first year in Sturgis, there were 19 participants), intentional board wall crashes, ramp jumps and head-on collisions with automobiles. The Sturgis Rally has been held every year, with exceptions during World War II. For instance, from 1942 to 1944, the event was not held due to gasoline rationing. Originally the rally was a two-day event. To serve the needs of future rally attendees, the Buffalo Chip Campground was established outside of town. The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally venue first hosted campers in 1982. Over the years, the venue evolved to include vendors, campsites, cabins and stages, becoming one of the biggest entertainment hubs of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. For many years, the rally was a seven-day event starting on a Monday during the first full week of August. Williams, Arizona Williams (Havasupai: Wii Gvʼul) is a city in Coconino County, Arizona, United States, located west of Flagstaff. Its population was 3,023 at the 2010 census. It lies on the routes of Historic Route 66 and Interstate 40. It is also the southern terminus of the Grand Canyon Railway, which takes visitors to Grand Canyon Village. There are numerous inns, motels, restaurants and gas stations catering to the large influx of tourists rather than local residents, especially during the summer and holiday seasons. Also known as the "Gateway to the Grand Canyon", Williams was the last city on Historic Route 66 to be bypassed by Interstate 40. The community, bypassed on October 13, 1984, continues to thrive on tourism. Boasting seven fishing lakes in the area, hiking trails up Bill Williams Mountain and into Sycamore Canyon, an alpine ski area and cross country ski trails, four-seasons weather and an abundance of wildlife, Williams offers unlimited recreational opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast. The Historic Downtown District covers six square blocks. Williams boasts a rich heritage that features the Old West and Route 66, coupled with tourism trends today and the city's heyday years of the '50s and '60s. Chapters 00:00-00:29 : INTRO/PREVIEWS 00:30-01:44 : RIDING TO VICTORVILLE 01:45-05:53 : TO LUDLOW 05:54-08:05 : HOT MILES TO NEEDLES, CA 08:06-10:47 : RIDING TO TOPOCK GORGE 10:48-12:12 : SWIMMING IN THE COLORADO RIVER 12:13-13:25 : TO KINGMAN (WE LOST GAYLIN!) 13:26-16:29 : ROUTE 66 TO SELIGMAN, ARIZONA 16:30-19:14 - TO WILLIAMS, ARIZONA 19:15-21:32 - ROUTE 66 MUSEUM 21:33-25:33 : DINNER,BARS, & ZIP LINE 25:34-27:25 : OUTTRO/PREVIEWS Friends: https://www.thrashinsupply.com/​​​​​ https://www.legendsuspensions.com/​​​​​ https://www.feulingparts.com/​​​​​ https://www.getklocked.com/​​​​​ https://cobrausa.com/​​​​​ https://www.maximausa.com/​​​​​ https://www.bellhelmets.com/motorcycle/​ https://www.saddlemen.com/​​​​​ https://rockfordfosgate.com/motorcycle/​ Thanks for watching! Stay tuned for videos every Wednesday!