the way we ride ; Road to Sturgis 75th

Summer of 2015 Jerami Johnson filmed and edited the 30min video, The Way we Ride; Road to Sturgis 75th . A short film about a group of bikers that teamed and road to Sturgis. The group was made up new and vintage Harleys .
A huge special thanks to everyone that assisted me in the making of this... Cary Brobeck (leader of the pack) , Ian Beaudoux (drone), James Ryan Copeland (photographer).
The Way We Ride continues to age like a fine wine...
Jerami Johnson
@photobyjj @videobyjj

[@zulmarlopes6021]

If u wanna be happy for a day, drink. If u wanna be happy for a year, marry. If u wanna be happy for a lifetime, ride a Harley- Cheers from Bahia, Brazil 😎🤟🇧🇷

[@twiceland4ever]

Your vid captures what it's like to grab life by the horns and roll. My crew rolled out to Sturgis in 2017. Started in Saratoga, NY. 1,900 miles and change and 4 days on my '16 Breakout. No windshield. No fairing. No excuses. I was 59 and doing it again for the 80th. Four wheels move the body, but two move the soul. Roll on brothers and sisters keep it shiny side up. 💀👊🇺🇸

[@joem8875]

Keep your kickstand down brother keep er safe brother Harley davison

[@physiciansassist1]

Fuck yeah🤟🏽👊🏼

[@guyphoto9437]

Been to Sturgis many times, I was there for the 75th. I may go this year, not sure yet. I've ridden a Harley since 1978. Prior to that I rode a Triumph Bonneville. My wife also rides a Harley, she has a 2012 Dyna and I have a 2014 Road King. if it's bigger than a Road King it's an RV and I don't want it. My rules for riding: 1. Ride by yourself, or with a significant other that has her own motorcycle. Packing someone on the rear ruins a good ride. 2. Never ride with a group, the more people the more bullshit arguing about where to stop, how long to stop, what route, etc. 3. It's the journey not the destination, anyone can jump on a scooter and ride 700 mile days, on an interstate slab, but my days are never planned, I never know where I'll end up. Avoid interstates, use secondary roads, eat at Mom and Pop places. There's times I've stopped to eat and ended up staying there for several hours bullshitting with the owner or someone else at the place I was eating. Got to know them, etc. 4. Never get up early like at 4 or 5 or 6 or even 7 to leave. That's like having to work. I get up when I wake up and sometimes don't leave till 10 or 11. I'm not a guy who has to go from point A to B and never stop and see or talk to anyone between those two points. And this goes back to never ride in a group, just with one other person who sees the world exactly as you do. 5. Avoid states with helmet laws--I avoid Nebraska like the plague because it has a helmet law. Riding a motorcycle is inherently dangerous, if you want to make it more safe stay home on the couch. 6. Make sure your concealed carry permit is valid in all the states you go through. Avoid those states where it's not, if you can. If not carry anyway, fuck em. 7. Take your camping gear so if you want to camp out you can. 8. Take the time to make it a fun trip. We take a month to go to Sturgis from where we live. It's about 1,100 miles to Sturgis from where I'm at --if you take the shortest route recommended by google maps. It usually ends up being about 1,600 or more miles the way we go, because we always pick secondary roads, and stop when and where it feels right. And we go a different way each time. A typical ride to Sturgis for us is about a month. We get there a week prior to when it starts, get to our campground. Set up our camp and then head out to explore the area in SD, and nearby WY for a week. Then back to Sturgis for a week for a little more fun. We stay in the same campground every year and have gotten to know a lot of the regulars who ride in from various states and Canada who stay there. So lots of people and stories to catch up on. Then hit the road for home, again taking a week and a half or so to get home. I've turned down lots of people who want to go with us because I know how they ride and it wouldn't last for more than a day before I was telling them "bye". I've never ridden with a "chase" vehicle but I have a feeling the guys who are riding the choppers, with a gallon and a half gas tanks have someone carrying a lot of extra gas for them. Choppers look cool, some of them, but only having a cruising range of about 50 miles sucks. So there you have it, my rules of the road for travelling, not just to Sturgis but for any long trip like to Daytona, etc.

[@WhoTFVotedBiden]

Amazing 👍🏼

[@johnwalshire2884]

If you see a guy meandering his way there on a bored 183cc Vespa that will be me

[@chrisdrummond8893]

I've always lived on the east coast United States, and the western parts of the country have always intrigued me. I'm physically challenged, and I've ridden on the back of a Harley but never driven one. The nice folks at Departure Bike Works in Chesterfield Virginia took me for a spin on one of their Harleys. It was wonderful.

[@TheBandit7613]

I live in the western us and I'm so thankful. I've only been east of the Rockies a couple of times and never east of the Mississippi. You should consider relocating, life is short.

[@61RdlyKryk79]

The Bandit is right. Relocate, you won't regret it. I grew up on the East coast DelCo Pa. Up and down the coast til I was 20. Then.....Cali....Colorado......Montana. it's where I'll live out my daze. Too many humans and humidity back East. It's where I'm from but I love the West and I'm stayin.

[@ianstradian]

Just found this video, while planning my trip to Sturgis 2018. I’ve made the trip from Gulfshores Alabama to Sturgis South Dakota and beyond three times. Never had a chase vehicle, never trailered, I’ve ridden my bike. 2010, 2012, and 2015, the longest was 2012 I burned up 6700 miles in 24 days. The best trip,,, the next trip. There is something spiritual about a long open road, after all the excitement, and worries of planning, packing, picking a route, and rolling out the first 300 plus miles, the road becomes a friend. The people who are with you become a family, the scenery becomes your living room, and the destination matters not. Thank you for making the video. I’m inspired.

[@n2dabloo]

Ian Stradian Mobile, AL here. I want to go too. Thanks for the inspiration. Just got a new Road King. Rode up to eastern TN, Dragons Tail, Skyway. Fun, albeit short run.

[@bryanfrederick6384]

@@n2dabloo just came off a 14 day out west 5,280 mile tour run have been all over as well always riding in my 30 years of riding at 44 its the most addictive drug going FYI from Haleyville Alabama 😎👊

[@mechcavandy986]

You get it!

[@hoboslim6029]

I keep coming back to this video. Love the story line, and the adventure. This is my go to when I need a little bike adventure and nobody wants to ride. I do most of my riding solo, and record some of my rides.

[@philbrown9764]

Beautiful scenery. Lots of "choppers" and fewer touring bikes...love it. I wish I could go but my health sucks. I'm there in sprit. :-)

[@mechcavandy986]

Yeah, I can’t ride long distances anymore either. I’ve gotten old and my health sucks.

[@MrKikkomon]

Probably my best ride trip to date..shipped our bikes from Honolulu Hawaii to San Diego, & Rode thru 6 states before entering South Dakota. Cant wait to do it again 2020

[@mr4teth]

The 3 young guys on the old school choppers give me hope for the younger generation! 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@sutterbthunder6717]

I'll never understand the KZbin algorithm or why it took me this long to find this video! AWESOME enjoyed every second of it!

[@wdsracer]

The soundtrack to this video is awesome. This is one of the coolest documentaries I have ever seen.

[@bambam4LSU]

Glad to see the younger Harley generation, enjoying the freedom and beauty of our great nation! Ride on..

[@ElectraWillem]

About time the youngsters take over. There are nothing left then us old farts. 😁

[@antoniocantu7843]

Congratulations guys!! Wt an awesome experience!! I just purchased a 2003 Harley 100th anniversary And its Onnn bbyyy!! I’m 54 and life is to short ! I’m ready for this trip!! Enjoy the ride my brothers 😎🙏🙏

[@misteremersonandrade7885]

that video formidable and incredible ... very inspiring ... American voices are sensational ... I love your country and your people.

[@kansasplowboy1]

Very Well put together video, I am so glad to see the tradition carries on to the younger generations, Its not about the destination, its all about the ride there and the peeps you meet along the way. by the way, rode a sporty with a peanut tank from Kansas in 1982 lottsa stops for fuel and a shout out to the farmer in western Neb. that had a gas can in the back of his pick up truck.

[@joshengel5600]

great video! love the stories and great people from all walks of life coming together with a common love for bikes, beer, and brotherhood.

[@robertherrerarh]

It's a beautiful thing to see these types of videos...this is what riding is all about

[@uglyboysmallz3845]

Still watching it, it’s always good and it makes you smile.

[@Dave-sw2dm]

Very enjoyable. I laughed. I felt pride in America. I need to experience a chopper! Awesome to see a Moto Guzzi thrown in at the end. :)

[@CaneFu]

I rode Japanese bikes for a long time but I have spent the last eleven years riding an old Dyna Wide Glide with a raked front end and 18-inch ape hangers; and there is nothing more fun than cruising on a bike like that.

[@MikeyBigWheel]

this is one of the best riding/Sturgis videos I've EVER seen !!! cool people , great iron , awsum music....MAKE MORE !!!!!

[@jeffhennings6015]

Absolutely beautiful country trip of a life time

[@MichaelH416]

Thanks for sharing a really great experience. What a cool diverse group of people. Rode to Sturgis from Chicago in 2012 and loved the journey so much more than the destination.

[@kurtfoulke5130]

It was the 75th anniversary of the Black Hills Rally so basically, millions of people had been doing this for 75 years and most of them didn't have a film crew stashed in their bedrolls or Speedos as in your case. You guys are true trailblazers !

[@colinmanion4988]

Simply brilliant, got the spirit just right

[@angrypatriot5392]

Couldn't agree more. Dirt bikes as a kid. Suzuki GSX R 750 in my 20s. Now I'm 42 and got a Dyna. Spot on .😂👏👏👏👏🇺🇸

[@ttjbiggunner2025]

so good I can't wait for my time on the road just going we're ever it takes me hope to meet people just like this when I'm out there

[@phabloagr]

I’ve watch this video so many times. One day my friends, one day!!!!

[@johnw2899]

Nice video! That's what it's all about isn't it? Riding, trips, fun, camaraderie.

[@joebehanna5894]

I have watched many biker videos on KZbin and yours is the first to impress me enough to subscribe, great job guys keep ' em coming. I have an old shovelhead wide glide I love it and it fits me so I really enjoyed seeing all you people on those vintage sleds.

[@jamieholmes5443]

This is so Warming. Good people and bikes!

[@gentleben6740]

Love the riders. Thank You

[@pjboudwin2730]

Wasn't planning on watching a 30min video but did such a good job it was over before I realized it

[@uglyboysmallz3845]

I never get tired of watching this

[@landyfish0116]

Very well put together video,don’t have the expanse of scenery in the uk as you guys have in the USA … looks fantastic good people,good times,great memories…!

[@bumrush5314]

Always love watching this vid. Was at the 75th, leaving for the 81st this Friday.

[@johndenniston4103]

This is the best Sturgis video I have seen IDC who you are this would make you want to take a random trip anywhere.

[@WalterCruz-USA]

Harley - Davidson Number 1.🌎🏍🇺🇸🦅 #Freedom.🗽 #Lifestile.😍

[@hd74250]

I enjoyed very much the stories and the people in this movie,Thanks.

[@GarryFullerSr]

Great Video guys. Looked like a Great trip and you will never forget. I remember so many trips from the 60s and 70s as tho they were yesterday.

[@realtorsonaharley]

Truly awesome video for so many reasons including the riding, the bikes, the riders and the camaraderie. Great editing too. We went for the first time to Sturgis this year, 8 bikes deep but unfortunately one of our riders had a head on collision and died on impact, needless to say the trip was ruined but 2024 will be a great trip to Sturgis 🙏❤️

[@chadbrowning710]

Beautiful people beautiful scenery, cant wait

[@MadShepard]

I lived in sturgis So i never got to take a long ride to there, but...i rode everywhere form there ;) Awesome video thank you!!

[@davido3090]

Great flick 💯 me n my bros hit up the 75th Sturgis - We rode outa Sj CA, went via Bonneville n rode the speadway 🏁 - unforgettable trip..

[@robertjpercival6386]

Yeah, great Sturgis video (great editing and I appreciated the music). - The 2015 rally was the last one I went to...you were there...it was ‘packed’. The road trip To / From there was the best part.

[@danielmains4914]

That’s awesome that you and your wife both enjoy riding, camping and living.

[@superfly223]

just saw this vid. jfc, best sturgis adventure film ever. I actually want to ride with these guys and I'm usually a loner. great music too!

[@johnmead9333]

Riding your iron horse is the best kind of freedom you can ever have. GOD BLESS AMERICA.

[@randhalljoss6762]

born to ride,born free,coolest video i never seen about this rally

[@indycrazy6496]

just cool !! Real spirit of riding , t's refreshing to see people hiting the road with just a few Electras , not a lot of cumfy bikes , I love that ! And camping make u saving big money , shame people forget that...Very good vibes in that stuff !!

[@MerrittW]

Fannnntassssticccc this its what bike runs are all about !!!

[@johnvandenburgh8771]

Plan is to go this year, only 850 or so miles from my home in Idaho. I can't believe I have never been to the Sturgis. Ride on Mates!

[@sharkytwo]

Cool video .I love Harley's and owned one myself for 20 years .Must great riding there in the US.Nice landscapes ,sunny days cool bikes and lots of fun . I live in Belgium and to much traffic and small country.I'm a bit jealous if I see this.Thumbs up.It really must be fun living up there.

[@mikesbigtank6015]

Best riding video I've ever seen, was too short could have made it a 2 hour movie and sold dvd's of it and easily make enough to fund the next 10 rides!

[@WalturdTheCat]

Yes!!!!!!

[@saxmanwizard1]

Awesome video, I ride a 2013 Breakout, I ride to live and live to ride.......Love life on my Harley

[@leonidassolomou4051]

I love you people you're beautiful 😍 One day I will get over there from 🇸🇪 Sweden .Thank you för the inspiration ❤

[@fifthgearfoodie5272]

Great film man! Love riding through the West!

[@scottrubie6826]

thanks for posting was awesome to watch. for an Aussie its a trip i will only make once - someday.......

[@Touringmidwest]

Nicely done, I've always wanted to make a movie similar to this when I go out to sturgis. Really enjoyed it, thank you.

[@timhalstead9790]

Great Video, looked like an awesome time, I ride an Ultra Classic, hats off to you hardcore riders on those choppers and Panheads and all, my ass couldn't handle it

[@mechcavandy986]

Me either. Not anymore. It’s good to see young people doing this on old bikes with rigid frames. I can’t make long runs on a geezer glide anymore. I’ve gotten old, and my health has gone to shit. Keep it going! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@racinrodriguez6429]

Wow surprised to hear the wipers band playing! Awesome trip to Sturgis been going since 2010 and counting

[@Wootangtw]

Looks like a great and fun time … thanks for the video…

[@TWPeeps]

Great film dude. Hope u do some more. Everybody in Dallas loves it. Cheers

[@norco_288]

Definitely an experience! Did my first in 2016, going for the 80th, out of Phoenix! 🤘

[@laurajanetexascigarmaven6788]

This fuels my desire to ride. I have a moto camping trip scheduled in July!

[@WalturdTheCat]

Most awesome video ever on KZbin. I literally have chills the whole video. We need the writing crew like you guys have. Keep riding keep safe

[@par7132]

Been there, done that. And will keep on doing it!!

[@janicegelbhaar7352]

Making memories all the way

[@papawtom5814]

So, who's taking the ride to Sturgis in 2019? I've got concert tickets in Denver for Aug 3 so I'll be running I-70 from Indiana to Denver and then on to Sturgis. Can't freakin' wait.

[@bose9486]

Thanks for this. Great vid. I can relate....Brought back a lot of great memories of a similar run.

[@steviejd5803]

Great video. I’m up for Sturgis next year. For me it will be a ride from Denver, or Vegas, not sure yet, take my time, slow down, take in the beautiful country and hopefully arrive.

[@jjcruz750]

Check out the “Edr”. El diablo run. Way better. More genuine than sturgis. Edr is just pure riding. No worries about anything else but where the road is taking ya.

[@GeorgeMackay---Scotland]

Loved that, just came across your video, great ride, awesome views, great tunes. Big smiles, Ride safe folks.

[@roydetra9754]

LOVE IT, brings me back to the few miles under ass in 35 yrs. weather the Rally or just a long ass ride. It 's a JOURNEY baby

[@Boobtube.]

one hell of a great video. Whoever edited this must do this type of work for a living. Excellent job.

[@michaelpumphrey5275]

Great vid enjoyed every minute..... inspiration for when I’m on your side of the Pacific👍🏻

[@DonCatherman]

I trailered my bikes in 2012. I would love to ride in a group that far, did 1500 miles with a friend back a few yrs ago.run to Florida from tenn.looks like y'all had a ball .thanks for sharing guys..

[@rickfravel6196]

I took a picture of that chopped Honda with the purple seat outside one of the bars one night. Great video!

[@dermotleeson5290]

Great video folks loved the comeradery the love for Harleys the road trip. some people just don't get it❤

[@murphfee617]

Kickass Vid Dude any1 recognize Rusty A.K.A. Quinn from sons @ 16:39. Fuckin Awesome I was @ Laconia 2014 with him @ you know who's booth , Great guys took the time to snap a couple pics with the ol'lady and I . Keep up the good shit Man. I like your shooting style. Especially with the drone work @ 16:20 min mark👍🤘🖒 from your Fellow Boston biker🤘

[@PatSavage]

Cool just found this! Well produced and real!

[@intrudergrid9530]

excellent video! Liked it a lot! Very well mixed and put together! Nothing like it here!

[@marcroche9324]

Wow shovelheads, Ironhead sportsters, etc.. what a group! Even drone overheads. GREAT VID. ( I rode out with my bro 2003)

[@margamolina9213]

Loving the edit! And you've got great roads and a beautiful scenery too, hope yoy treasure it! Would love to ride there some time :) Thanks for sharing, ride safe!

[@steviejd5803]

And if that plan is s little ambitious I might head to Eureka Springs. My issue is that I live here in poxy, cold grey, tiny minded England. First get to America, I’ll fly, then hire a bike, check, head off on the road. I’ll obviously have a destination, but that’s not the goal, the journey is equally important if not more so. And the people are the true highlight. I rode across Australia in 88, loved it, but my best memories are when I was with other people. The parts by myself? I can barely recall them. I ran out of petrol crossing The Nullarbor, two bikes stopped, filled me up and we went a short way off the ride for the night. The three of us, Gordon, Dave and myself sat under the stars marvelling at their brilliance and grandeur. Those times can’t be bought or traded, you just had to be there. Biking culture at its best.

[@user-dq2ym1nn9k]

That's cool man. My husband and I have ridden the Nullabor many a time and its always an adventure. Last time we met a young traveller from Norway riding a really rough n rusty harley with a stuffed battery - we push started him at every single garage across australia - from Norseman to Ceduna...he just wanted to get to Melbourne to meet up with a girl. and told us he was going to ride the bike off the cliffs into the ocean once he reached Victoria hahaha

[@steviejd5803]

Hi Guys, I was going the other way, towards Perth. I went down to Esperance, yes, I too followed a beautiful Australian girl. That ride around that coast up to Perth was amazing. I often look at the few pictures I took and see me staring back, silently telling my older self not to forget....

[@sdefiel3719]

Beautiful country, nice folks, good editing. Dave's Wide Glide is my favorite.

[@skyking4501]

Yeah, i’ve been ridin cross country like that for 53 years. Nothing like it.

[@mr1uponu]

What a ride ! Thanks for the adventure !

[@BustedKnuckleMotorcycle]

I've wanted to go to Sturgis since I started riding. This video made me wanna go more. Guess I'll start planning something

[@phillipwallace2214]

What ever you do don"t go it alone . you might find something you don"t like YOURSELFE.

[@calypsonotch3953]

@@phillipwallace2214 care to explain? sounds like dumb advice

[@Peterbilt359]

Not much to plan. Get tickets for week at Chip tent camp. Can pre mail tent and bag there if no room to carry them. Show up with 400 dollars. And eat bad food and public showers and have fun with rest of us. We pitch near flush toilets by bikini beach. If you got an ol lady if she flashes her tits she gets free pizza slice at beach pizza shack.

[@uglyboysmallz3845]

I watch this everyday

[@butchparks7902]

This was great footage at times felt like I was right there. RIDE ON

[@tonysears1176]

I love watching this.

[@MC-xw6vm]

Reminds me of my boys back in the 70’s, riding choppers and looking for chicks...but with very little cash. The good old days, you’d better have a tool bag. 😎

[@ИванДобрый-р7ф]

Cool video, Thanks from Russia! It's realy cool!

[@roybush6397]

awesome vid...beat off the winter blues for 31:03 minutes....many thanks

[@mrantone916]

Dang ole bucket list! Man!! 😎👍

[@urkultmike]

Great video, shows how its meant to be riding bikes with youre friends, its not the final end that Counts, its the ride. Mike Sweden

[@dalecarpenter8828]

You feel the world on a motorcycle !

[@Recycledhooligan]

Yes all your senses are engaged you’ll never get that in a cage,only dogs who hang their heads out car windows & bikers understand that feeling life behind bars

[@qtrhors1]

Was there in 2015. Wife and I on a 2004 Road King Classic. Was pretty wild.

[@vendetta1306]

Rode my shovel there for the first time last year, waiting for this summer to do it all over again!

[@HAILProphecy___]

Hopefully it's not cancelled. I wanna do my first trip this year before I turn 30

[@vendetta1306]

@@HAILProphecy___ 🙏

[@timzink7784]

Great story of the ride experience.

[@LuckysLair]

Really awesome video work, and fun group of people

[@philhenderson5223]

Love it! We were there for the 75th too! Thank you for the video sweeeeet!