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HARLEY-DAVIDSON WEBSITE COVERS
STURGIS LIVE
Blogs, Video
Diaries and Live Web Cams Bring Rally to Online
Audience
RAPID CITY, SD (Aug. 6, 2007) –
Harley-davidson.com/sturgis is the place to check out the action from the Rally,
with daily updates from all over the area thanks to a staff of more than a dozen
biker-writers, professional photographers, videographers and editors. The event
coverage will include daily updates of blogs, photos and videos
including:
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The Journey There – Experience the journey to
the Mecca of
motorcycling through the eyes of rider Peter Reitzfeld, a New York-based
photographer who’s been riding motorcycles since he was nine years old. His
journey to Sturgis comes to life via his blog on H-D.com and through photos
while he’s on the ground at the Rally.
· Inside
Sturgis – Harley-Davidson’s own Jessica Craker, a rider and writer, will report
from Sturgis on all the action. She’ll cover activities at the RushmorePlaza in Rapid City, employees’ perspective on the Rally
and more!
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Endless Roads – A daily blog with Steve Natt.
Steve combines more
than 25 years of experience as a car and motorcycle mechanic, 17 years as a
motor journalist, 15 years as a TV writer-producer, and experience as host of
the series, Life in the Fast Lane with Steve
Natt. Get his take on the
Rally.
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Kickin’ It – Punk rock band The Bouncing
Souls released their sixth album in 2006 prior to hitting the road with the
Warped Tour touring music festival. Band members Bryan Kienlen and Pete
Steinkopf will showcase the “must see” venues and experience the “you haven’t
done Sturgis, unless” events.
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Rumblings – Includes community features such
as an interactive map, as well as enthusiast-submitted photos and comments
detailing their experiences at the Rally.
· Photo
Gallery – Professional photographers, including award-winning photographer Peter
Turnley, will cover the Rally. Peter’s work has been featured in prominent
publications such as Newsweek. He has covered the Harley-Davidson
100th Anniversary and past Daytona and Sturgis rallies. Photos will
be uploaded daily to provide an online glimpse of Sturgis.
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Downloads – Reminders of the 2007 edition of
the Sturgis Rally will be available for download. Screensavers and wallpapers
will keep the memory alive on enthusiasts’ computers throughout the
year.
In addition to the website features, web cams positioned
at the Harley-Davidson Road Tour’s Festival site at Rapid
City’s Rushmore Plaza Civic
Center will stream live
footage direct from the rally to the computers of millions of enthusiasts
through online banner ads and a Harley “Live at Sturgis” Google Gadget.
Harley-Davidson
Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, produces
heavyweight motorcycles and a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories and
general merchandise. For more information, visit Harley-Davidson's Web site at
www.harley-davidson.com.
from Harley Davidson Press
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