The long haul to Strugis from Arizona....geez, Do ya think the JT Reno funbus is loaded with enough stuff??

With every stop to fill on gas the motorcycles are appearing more and more frequently on the road must be gettin' close

An early evening shower as they travel through Wyoming

What's a roadtrip without funky sunglasses? DidrZ sports a dandy pair fit for a bass player

Middle of nowhere and Didr is being Didr minus the glasses for this portriat

Arizona is representing in the hall of fame @ Elkview during the 2011 rally

Oh yeah, JT Reno is in town and ready to stir things up

Ahhh home sweet home for the next few exciting days and fun filled nights,Who needs sleep anyway?

hope that sign to refuse service doesnt include funky sunglasses or else Didr is out of luck!

Driving down mainstreet in Sturgis Rally doesnt offically open for 2 more days. The vendors are setting up for the busiest 7 days of their year

Whats a rally without the true road warriors?!

More views of the strip. Compare to the same photo several days from now....you can actually see the street in this photo! wont ake long til the traffic is at a standstill with millions of people on cycles from all over the world

Let the fun begin

If these bikes are works of art.... then STRUGIS is the Guggenheim & Metropolitan Museums put together. Yup the worlds best collection of Motorcycles all in one place!

This golden beauty glistens in the sun

look at all those head turning masterpieces....

Nothing is surprising in Sturgis!

Meanwhile back at the homestead the guys are getting ready for this evenings gig - Sturgis South Dakota beef done up on a grill; Nothing compares Hmmm Hmmm Delicious

The two well loved trusty musical tools rest in anticipation the long night ahead as they glisten in the glow of the party lights awaiting the arrival of the dos amigos.....the infamous team of JT Reno & Did'rZ

Jaremy Jess is a newcomer to the elkview line up this year. He opened for JT Reno this particular Friday night

New Set up at Elkview - they added a stage inside this year! Maybe tomorrow night we will get to see some pics of the guys singing on stage?!

After a few long sets of rowdy dancing songs; The "After-party" begins...JT hands over his guitar as Boyd's son - Clint as he takes the microphone for a spin

The day starts out in downtown Sturgis for a little R&R

meanwhile back at the ranch errr I mean campground Boyd is securing his seat in the bar

That ceiling is getting quite colorful isnt it?

Hardest working couple in Sturgis!

how did Boyd & Steve ever get so lucky?!?

A hot homemade meal and a SMILE!!who could ask for more?

bottoms up.... to live music and some R&R in sturgis!

my what a big bad bass treble clef you have kind sir! (too bad this picture doesnt have sound cause ....Did'r Z is giggling like a school girl!)

folks are starting to filter into town today

ah yes, the travelin' musicans car I presume?

scenic stretch of highway outside of sturgis

run away quick little antelope the boys are armed with Big Guns...right JT?

Hmmmm clouds are rolling in

whats a random hail storm amoungst friends?

rain only dampens the streets not the spirits of the bikers. They all head inside for a cold one while the storm passes

and just like that the clouds part and its like there never was a hail storm!

JT making a pit-stop

Pretty in pink doesnt even begin to describe these ladies

Got chrome?

even the side streets are starting to fill up

we're not in Kansas anymore Martha

a thing of beauty

the stage is set for another evening of entertainment by JT Reno & Didr Z

Until tomorrow....

OH, how we love Elkview....

Elkview is where JT likes to hang his hat while in Sturgis...your not going to find another campground that compares!

the parties....

the live musuc.....

the dancing.....

the romancing....

the thrills........

the spills......

it's economical....

and sometimes even down right comical........

you'll make new friends.....

pick up a gig?!?.....

maybe even meet someone who is BIG.....

Dr Suess we are not.....

but just know you have found the right spot!!!

a few years ago these men were total strangers because of Elkview Campground at Sturgis South Dakota it has brought these gents together and they have become fast friends ever since.

"What?" "they have homemade food and daily specials too?!?" yup you dont have to worry about bringing your own food Elkview will do the cooking while your out doing the lookin'

the evenings are filled with music, liquid libations and comedy of all kinds So come on down and make some new friends...tell'm JT sent ya!

some JT Reno fans stop JT and ask for a picture

This one is for Morgan!! We miss you

The 3 amigos tearing it up on stage