2026 Police Chief’s Ride August 5th 8am-2pm

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 5, 2026 | Join Sturgis Chief of Police Geody VanDewater on a motorcycle ride through scenic Black Hills highways.

Get Rally-ready with the annual 2026 Police Chief’s Ride. Police Chief VanDewater will lead riders on a breathtaking ride through some of his favorite places in the Black Hills. The ride will be 3-4 hours with several stops and opportunities to visit with the Chief and other Sturgis officers, past and present, who enjoy the comradery and freedom of riding in the Hills. The ride will end with a luncheon and community social time.