For thirty-eight years A.B.A.T.E. of Iowa has been sponsoring the Freedom Rally. Motorcyclists come from Iowa and nearby states, even as far as Canada and the western states. Our rally attendees come to visit with friends, 14 great bands, a bike show and rodeo, mud wrestling, and other entertainment. There are vendors with a variety […]
Led by Theodore Roosevelt, the first reunion of the regiment was held in Las Vegas in 1899. Over 600 of the original 1000 soldiers attended. During the next 70 years, Rough Rider reunions were held to honor the regiment’s military service, but especially to celebrate the camaraderie and unique personalities that defined the Rough Riders. […]
The first rally was held on August 14, 1938, by the "Jackpine Gypsies" motorcycle club, who still own and operate 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 […]
