The Northern Hills Awareness and Safety Ride on Saturday was great. A well organized ride of about 150 miles was enjoyed by about 40 people on thirty bikes, including six Retreads (see pictures at the Photos of Rides and Rallies page). The weather was very cooperative with clear, sunny skies most of the time and NO rain. The lunch provided by the fire department auxiliary in Sundance was very good! Thanks to all who came along.
36th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL RETREAD® RALLY (JULY 2009, Spearfish, SD)
photos by: Pete M.
Marv & Jean faithfully manned the store every day of the Rally
Rick and Connie R. answering questions on ride routes.
Brad hawking 50/30/20 tickets
Janice H. (center ) manned the registration desk evry day.
Ginger N. helped out answering questions and passing out pamphlets and stickers during registration.
Augie and Sunshine (CMA members) did the blessing of the bikes.
The International Retread ® Good will ambassadors, Lou and Judith Battori rode thier bike to the BlackHills from Michigan. Lou celebrated his 99th birthday during the rally.
36th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL RETREAD® RALLY (ELLSWORTH AFB MUSEUM RIDE)
photos by: Pete M.
Pete M. led a ride to South Dakota Air & Space Museum at Ellsworth Air Force Base (EAFB) The day was cool and rainy, but those that went had a great time. (In all, about 24 bikes made the trek)
Most of the group posing for the camera.
WWII era B-29 bomber.
SPUR OF THE MOMENT SURPRISE RIDE TO A JUNK YARD, AFTER THE EAFB MUSEUM RIDE
After touring the museum at EAFB I decided to take anyone who wanted to one more museum, at an autosalvageyard (junk yard) most elected to go find something to eat, and others decided to ride back to Spearfish. The following pictures were taken at this private (JUNKYARD) museum.
two brothers run this enterprising auto salvage yard and collect these antiques. In addition to tractors cars motorcycles and numerous other collectables you'll see some chrome art welded by one ot the brothers.
Pete M. tour guide and webmaster for the South Dakota Retreads ® gives scale to this mammoth work of art. Note the Indian motorcycle made out of chrome parts! Photo taken by unknown member of the group with Pete's camera.
This piece was inspired by an early Caddilac hood orniment.
note the pedal cars and wagons behind the Delorian. I rember wanting one of these as a kid growing up
Every motorized vehicle Including the 1917 Stearman Bi-plane in this museum runs!!!!
Elvis and a couple of Retread members
Blues Brothers dancing on the hood of this police cruiser
Crazy Horse ride & Tatanka Sculpture
photos by: Brad H.
Some of the bikes that went on the Crazy Horse Ride.
One of the TATANKA Sculptures
36th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL RETREAD® RALLY (BANQUET & AWARDS DINNER)
photos by Pete M.
Head Table
Larry Patten giving tribute to our active and retired military and all first responders.
Marlene Patten gave tribute to each attending Region and State, and also to our Canadian members.
Jack Hoyle Talked about the early days of the Stugis Rally and of his mother (Pearl Hoyle) jand her involvment with the Retreads.
Rod Halverson gave tribute to our oldest members and good will ambassadors, Lou & Judith Battori. Lou turned 99 during this years rally.
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Marv & Jean faithfully manned the store every day of the Rally
Rick and Connie R. answering questions on ride routes.
Brad hawking 50/30/20 tickets
Janice H. (center ) manned the registration desk evry day.
Ginger N. helped out answering questions and passing out pamphlets and stickers during registration.
Augie and Sunshine (CMA members) did the blessing of the bikes.
The International Retread ® Good will ambassadors, Lou and Judith Battori rode thier bike to the BlackHills from Michigan. Lou celebrated his 99th birthday during the rally.
Pete M. led a ride to South Dakota Air & Space Museum at Ellsworth Air Force Base (EAFB) The day was cool and rainy, but those that went had a great time. (In all, about 24 bikes made the trek)
Most of the group posing for the camera. 
WWII era B-29 bomber.
After touring the museum at EAFB I decided to take anyone who wanted to one more museum, at an autosalvageyard (junk yard) most elected to go find something to eat, and others decided to ride back to Spearfish. The following pictures were taken at this private (JUNKYARD) museum.
two brothers run this enterprising auto salvage yard and collect these antiques. In addition to tractors cars motorcycles and numerous other collectables you'll see some chrome art welded by one ot the brothers.
Pete M. tour guide and webmaster for the South Dakota Retreads ® gives scale to this mammoth work of art. Note the Indian motorcycle made out of chrome parts! Photo taken by unknown member of the group with Pete's camera.
This piece was inspired by an early Caddilac hood orniment.
note the pedal cars and wagons behind the Delorian. I rember wanting one of these as a kid growing up
Every motorized vehicle Including the 1917 Stearman Bi-plane in this museum runs!!!!
Elvis and a couple of Retread members
Blues Brothers dancing on the hood of this police cruiser
Some of the bikes that went on the Crazy Horse Ride.
One of the TATANKA Sculptures
Head Table
Larry Patten giving tribute to our active and retired military and all first responders.
Marlene Patten gave tribute to each attending Region and State, and also to our Canadian members. 
Jack Hoyle Talked about the early days of the Stugis Rally and of his mother (Pearl Hoyle) jand her involvment with the Retreads.
Rod Halverson gave tribute to our oldest members and good will ambassadors, Lou & Judith Battori. Lou turned 99 during this years rally.
