Deadwood Tobacconist to Host Inaugural Legends Ride During Iconic South Dakota Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Smoke Shop June 2008

STURGIS, S.D. – Motorcycle and tobacco enthusiasts will collide in a star-studded, charity affair at the first annual Legends ride on Thursday, August 7th, 2008, during the world’s most iconic motorcyclist gathering, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

Capitalizing on the Sturgis Rally’s most popular entertainment destination, the Legends Ride will begin in historic Deadwood at Deadwood Tobacco Company, a full-service tobacconist shop in Western South Dakota. Owners John and Vaughn Boyd will welcome cigar industry notables including Manny Ferraro from Ashton, CAO director of lifestyle marketing Jon Huber, Drew Estates sales director David Sather, Villiger Stokkebye Cigar president Christian Eiroa. The Boyd’s will also be firing up their Harley’s on the 50-mile journey through the majestic Black Hills alongside an A-list of celebrities, including actor/director David Keith and Twisted Sister front man Dee Snyder. The ride will culminate at the Legendary Buffalo Chip Campground, Sturgis’ premier entertainment and travel destination featuring a 9-day concert lineup. Legends ride tickets can be purchased for $150 online at www.legendsride.com or for $200 on the day.