Jun 9, 2011
If your not familiar with the”Stampede” here is a short introduction. The Stampede was originally started by The Horse Backstreet Chopper Magazine and each year since it challenges riders (regardless of your motorcycle) to a cross country (CA to NC) haul-ass event where there are few rules, ton’s of challenges, riders taking calculated risks to be the first to arrive at the events location in North Carolina in time for the annual SmokeOut. This years event (number 12) is June 24-25 in Rockingham, NC. The few rules that exist are simple: 1) no shocks, hardtails only, 2) no rubber mount engines, 3) no windshields or farings, 4) no hard saddle bags, and 5) no chase vehicles.
This years Stampede finds us with a priviledged perspective in having an insiders account of the event aboard his own home built Beemer (yep we said it, a BMW!). Our friend Harold Grissom, is making his second attempt at this monster run and will be updating us regularly from the road about his adventures, challenges and am sure a handful of fun atop his newest bike dubbed “Rebel Son” (which by the way is the name of one of the bands playing at this years event). Maybe a sign for Harold? Stay tuned for some interesting posts here over the next next few weeks. Good luck Harold!
