A Ride Through South Dakota’s Most Misunderstood Festival

Jaymee Sire⁠, host of Food Network Obsessed podcast, trades tasting menus for throttle grips at the legendary Sturgis Motorcyle Rally in South Dakota. Whether riding two-up through the Black Hills or bonding over leather stamping and welding with a multigenerational crew of women riders, in this episode of Travel Tales by Afar, Jaymee reveals the side of Sturgis Buffalo Chip few outsiders get to see. 125 Bikers, 50 Miles, and One Beginner Biker In this episode, you’ll discover: Biker Belles, the annual women’s ride that breaks biking stereotypes. What it’s like to attend Sturgis Buffalo Chip, one of the nation’s oldest music festivals. Why winding through the Black Hills in South Dakota is so much better on a bike. The Side of Sturgis Most Tourists Miss Don’t miss these transformative moments: [03:08] What it’s like to arrive at one of the largest motorcycle rallies in the country [07:35] This annual ride shows the feminine side of biking culture. [11:51] That moment when a motorcycle ride becomes a soul-filling, sightseeing tour. [14:21] Tears, Jelly Roll, and pork parfaits: Going beyond biking at Sturgis Buffalo Chip Resources Read the ⁠transcript⁠ of the episode Follow Jaymee Sire on ⁠Instagram⁠ Listen to her on the ⁠Food Network Obsessed⁠ podcast Learn more about the ⁠Sturgis Buffalo Chip⁠ and the ⁠Biker Belles⁠ ride Be sure to

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A Ride Through South Dakota’s Most Misunderstood Festival is an episode from Travel Tales by AFAR by Afar.

This episode is 22:02 long.

This episode was published on Jul 3, 2025.

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