Broken Spoke Campground Announces: No pre-Sturgis price increase!
Announcing: No price increase if you pre-book your Sturgis vacation at Broken Spoke Campground!
We know times are tough and it can be expensive just to get here – we want to help make it a little easier on you and make sure that you get here and have fun!
Prices at Broken Spoke Campground will remain $119/person + tax for up to 13 nights – until July 31st. We already have the best amenities of any campground in Sturgis – now we’re once again proving that we are the very best value in Sturgis!
Remember, our Independence Day Special – 10% off camping, RVs or cabins is still active! Just enter the discount code “4th” when booking your Sturgis campground reservation.
Happy 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July!
Broken Spoke Campground announces a 10% off Independence Day special:
Book now through July 5th and receive 10% off Sturgis campground reservation!
Flag at Broken Spoke Campground's Vietnam Memorial Wall Opening Ceremonies
Enter discount code ‘4th‘ when booking online or over the phone.
Laconia Broken Spoke – this weekend
What’s on tap for Memorial Day in the Lakes Region?
Head to the Broken Spoke in Laconia!
Friday: Arthur James & Northbound (Winners of the 2010 State Blues Challenge!)
Saturday: Sneeky Pete (New England’s premier cover band!)
Plus – Cuervo Silver Promos & specials!
Sunday: Tony Sarno (Recording artist, bandleader, session guitarist, songwriter, and producer)
Plus Jeremiah Weed – sampling & giveaways 2-4pm!
Spoke’s Sturgis Music Schedule Shaping Up
The music lineup for the 71st Sturgis Rally at the Broken Spoke Campground is taking shape with a few bands announced and many more to come.
The one and only Foghat is heading back to the Broken Spoke in Sturgis. The British rock quartet continues to be one of the most recognizable bands touring today. Hits include: Slow Ride, Fool for the City, Drivin Wheel and I Just Want to Make Love to You.
Foghat at Broken Spoke Campground in Sturgis August 9th
Foghat has brought their energy and fantastic hits to the Broken Spoke Saloon many times and we are so excited to have them back.
Foghat will play the Broken Spoke Campground on Tuesday, August 9th. All concerts are FREE for campers.
Australia’s Little River Band will stop at the Broken Spoke Campground on their 35th anniversary tour. The band They has claimed their place as one of the great vocal bands of the ‘70s and the ‘80s with hits such as It’s a Long Way There, Help Is on Its Way, Cool Change, Lonesome Loser, Lady and Take It Easy On Me.
Little River Band 35th Anniversary Tour at Broken Spoke Campground Sturgis August 7th
From LittleRiverBand.com: “The current lineup brings new energy and arrangements to the classic hits, making new memories for the audience out of each live performance. It’s always fun to watch as people are swept up by the show’s vitality and the volume of hits from LRB’s history. You’ll see plenty of people mouthing the words…’I love this song…I forgot it was one of Little River Band’s hits!'”
Little River Band will play live at the Broken Spoke Campground on 79 North in Sturgis on Sunday, August 7th. All concerts are FREE for campers.
South Dakota’s own Jasmine Cain graces the Broken Spoke stage once again.
Jasmine Cain at Broken Spoke Campground August 11th
From JasmineCain.com: “Jasmine’s music is both raw and sweet. In September 2009, she broke the record for most awards in the history of the Just Plain Folks (JPF) Awards in Nashville, winning a mind blowing six awards for all unsigned artists worldwide!” Also Playing in 2011 at The Original Broken Spoke Saloon!
Check out the beautiful, sultry rocker Jasmine Cain on Thursday, August 11th at the Broken Spoke Campground on 79 North in Sturgis. All concerts are FREE for campers.
Early Bird Rates still in effect – book now at: www.BrokenSpokeCampground.com
Broken Spoke Saloon Celebrates Daytona’s 70th Annual Bike Week
Broken Spoke Daytona Bike Week
Daytona Beach, FL, March 2011. – The World’s Biggest Biker Bar, the Broken Spoke Saloon was alive with excitement for the 2011 Daytona Bike Week March 4th – 12th, doing its part to make the 70th Annual event an amazing success. We were privileged to have the titans of the motorcycle industry, developers, bike builders, and the best fans in the world join together to make Bike Week at the Broken Spoke a great success.
Jay Allen, owner of the Broken Spoke Saloon, made the trek across the Southern tip of the United States in the Broken Spoke 18 Wheeler with seven of his most prized motorcycles, a 1956 Ford Army Truck, and the famous Wink Eller engineered and built “Broken Spoke Baker Burn-out Box”. The first stop on the tour was Big Al’s Biker Bar in Harvey, Louisiana, just a stone’s throw from New Orleans, where Jay helped Big Al celebrate his fourth Annual Biker Bash benefiting the Children’s Miracle League.
From there Jay headed to Daytona, where first thing on this list, was to execute the yearly ritual of putting the 70’s Triumph Chopper in its proper resting place, hanging from a 600 year old Live Oak that adorns the center of the property, known as the “Chopper Tree”
(http://vimeo.com/20534991). Those of you who were there, were lucky enough to see RonFinch, one of the most famous customizers in the business, under the majestic eaves of this beautiful tree.
The fine folks at AmericanIronMagazine and MotorcycleBaggerMagazine, Buzz Kanter, Chris Maida, and the rest of the American Iron Mag posse helped bring together the 1st Annual Bagger show – which was a home run!
Broken Spoke Daytona Bike Week
Keep your eyes peeled to a future edition of MotorcycleBagger Magazine for the full story, and pictures of the amazing array of diverse Baggers. You’re not going to believe who won the show!
Wednesday ushered in Larry Wood’s Antique Ride-in. Indian 4’s, ‘48 Panheads, and Chiefs were well represented along with an amazing array of vintage bikes. Beyond the age of the motorcycles, it was all about the age of the riders. Larry is 83 years old, and there were some riders in their early 20’s – representing every age group and their passion for vintage iron. One of the greatest things about the rallies is that you get to witness firsthand the younger generation, and how they embrace the beauty of vintage bikes.
Thursday Night during the rally will always be Cycle Source Limpnickie Night.
Some of the hippest young cats in the business came ripping through the Broken Spoke Saloon and filled the dance floor with some of the most hard core choppers on the road today. The Limpnickie Lot in their own words is “a collaboration of custom bike builders and American Parts manufactures from the next generation of the American V-Twin industry.” They are inspired builders that lay out a unique hybrid blend of styles including but not limited to: Motocross, skateboarding, BMX, Motorcycles, & music. Like always, there was plenty of smoke and the crowd was blown away by their custom creations. Be there for their next Broken Spoke appearance in Sturgis for the 71st Annual Rally. The Limpnikie Lot will be setting up camp at the Broken Spoke Campground August 1st – 14th, making it their home for the Black Hills Classic.
Throughout all the excitement and the smoke burning off tires, Jeremy Johnson of MuttinCycles arrived on his infamous pink chopper, bringing all the amazing aid and good will of “Cathy’s Help”. Jeremy’s Mom, Cathy, passed away from metastasized breast cancer complications, and since then he started a foundation in her name which assists women dealing with breast cancer in some of the most simple and profound ways. Whether it’s paying a phone bill, putting gas in the car or installing an air conditioner, the foundation focuses on anything that helps the breast cancer survivor. Hailing from Conyers, GA, Jeremy built the pink chopper and spreads goodwill about Cathy’s Help and generating money for breast cancer awareness.
Friday night’s Baker Smoke-down Showdown was amazing. Earlier in the week, the Broken Spoke welcomed a very special guest: Burt Baker, the chief designer, engineer, and company namesake. In this very rare and special appearance, Burt came in to show his support of Jay Allen and all the Baker Drivetrain fans, and to give his stamp of approval on the ultimate burn out box as engineered and built by Wink Eller.
The Broken Spoke Baker Burn Out Box is a steel bridged structure that was built specifically for the Broken Spoke and Baker Drivetrain to showcase the burn outs, which are a race to fifth gear, as fast as you can. Two bikes line up at the top of the deck, eyes fixed on the light tree waiting for the green signal to dump their clutches and get down to business(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdOdWgcSnhI&feature=player_embedded#at=18).
The event brought with it an array of motorcycles from Harleys, Metrics, and an impressive performance by the Italian bike Aprilla. Dar from Brass Balls was the first to man up in the Box. First place was given to Chris Brown from Yardley, PA on a 2007 GSXR. Chris was quoted as saying, “Push past your known limits.” Jay Allen, who took second place on his 124 S&S Motor and his Baker six speed said, “He was bitch-slapped by a guy out of Pennsylvania on GSXR.” The Aprilla from Italy took an impressive third. Jay also debuted a new film he produced especially for Baker Drivetrain (http://bakerdrivetrain.blogspot.com/).
Broken Spoke Daytona Bike Week
Saturday Evening ushered in the amazing S&SSmokeout. Jay Allen MC’d over eight bikes head to head tearing it up to celebrate S&S’s 53rd Anniversary as the V-Twin industry leader. S&S and their staff showed up in full force with tons of swag including posters and keychains launched into the audience. Jay debuted the film he’d produced on S&S’s latest and greatest of 2011 (insert video http://sscycle.blogspot.com/). The audience was shouting “S&S Rules” throughout the performance.
The Broken Spoke welcomed with open arms Rosemary Smith and her foundation RidingwithAngels, set up to send one lucky raffle ticket holder home with a custom bike that was built for her late son, Nelson. Riding with Angles was started by Rosemary after Nelson passed in a motorcycle wreck. The funeral costs were so much more than they anticipated, and as a family, they were only able to come up with half. Through the generosity of others, they were finally able to come up with the other half. Right then and there she vowed to start Riding with Angels. “The grief was enough. I want to help ensure that other families of fallen riders never have to go through the humiliation and fear I faced when we couldn’t afford Nelson’s funeral.”
Riding with Angels - Broken Spoke Daytona Bike Week
A bike based on the one that Nelson wanted to build for his Mother was raffled off at the Broken Spoke on Saturday night. This bike was so special and revered that it won every day during the loud pipes contest, hands down. The bikers at the Broken Spoke reached deep into their pockets each day and raised money for Riding with Angels.
Congratulations to Al Ramirez from Chicago, Illinois who won the bike.
And as if that wasn’t enough, we’d like to thank our guest, Twitch, from RenegadeChoppers (out of Alabama) who agreed to donate the next bike for Riding with Angels to raffle 2012.
Suzanne Altimar, a titan and icon in the sand sculpture world, featured on the TV show Sand Blasters, was at the Broken Spoke all week building her newest creation.
Sand Sculpture at Broken Spoke Daytona Bike Week
Thank you Suzanne for being with us all week!
And then there were the girls…
Girls at Broken Spoke Daytona Bike Week
Girls at Broken Spoke Daytona Bike Week
And of course there was the male (and female!) pole, the double bubble contests, Jay’s challenging head to head burnouts, loud pipe contest every day, tattoo contests, German stein holding (for men and women), plus great products like unique t-shirts, leathers, and Cigar Pride, where a Cuban cigar roller was hand-rolling the best in Cuban tobacco right in front of you. Hank’s axe throwing booth, where you learned the art of axe throwing, was a big hit. The next time you’re at the Spoke come and see for yourself!
Everyone was awed by the Redwood Log House – a traveling 2,000 year old log, that was converted into a traveling home for over 60 years. Trust us, you’ve never seen anything like it.
The Broken Spoke would like to thank The Iron Horse Saloon, Smiley’s Tap, and Destination Daytona for making the North Strip the place to be on this 70th Anniversary!
With Daytona in the books, it’s time for the 18 wheeler to roll into the Loudon Classic in Laconia, NH, June 11th – 19th, and then to the granddaddy of them all – Sturgis, SD. We’ll be at the original Broken Spoke downtown, and our 600 acre deluxe camping and entertainment facility is open August 1st – 14th, providing the ultimate biker experience. For more information, contact us at www.brokenspokecampground.com.
Until we see you again, keep the shiny side up and the rubber side down!
Loud Pipes, Limpnickie Lot & Led Zeppelin Tribute at Daytona Bike Week!
Jay Allen and Ron Finch at the Broken Spoke Daytona
The Broken Spoke Saloon (1151 N. US 1 in Ormond Beach) has a jam-packed Thursday at Daytona Bike Week with the Limpnickie Lot heading over tonight just after .357 String Band takes the stage, followed by Led Zeppelin tribute “Houses of the Holy”.
They’ll be rockin’ until Midnight, so come by and check ’em out. Then stick around for hot contests like Male Pole Dancing and Double Bubble!
Don’t forget to come by early for our 2-for-1 longnecks from 3:30 – 5:30!
Bikes lined up at the Broken Spoke Saloon for Daytona Bike Week
Here’s the schedule for today and the rest of Daytona Bike Week at the Broken Spoke Saloon:
Thursday, March 10th
1pm – 3pm: Joe Santana
3pm – 4pm: Tattoo Contest
3:30pm – 5:30pm: 2 for 1 Beers
4pm – 6pm: Hemme
6pm – 7pm: Loud Pipes Contest &
German Stein Holding Contest
7pm – 8pm: Farrell Webber Band
9pm – 10pm: 357 String Band
10pm – 11pm: Limpnickie Night
11pm – Midnight: Houses of the Holy: Led Zeppelin Tribute
12Midnight: Contests! Male Pole dancing, Double Bubble & Silhouette
Friday, March 11th
1pm – 3pm: Joe Santana
1pm – 5pm: American Iron Bagger Bike Show & Launch Party
2pm: “BikerOrNot” Meet & Greet
3pm – 4pm: Tattoo Contest
3:30pm – 5:30pm: 2 for 1 Beers
4pm – 6pm: Hemme
6pm – 7pm: Loud Pipes Contest &
German Stein Holding Contest
7pm – 8pm: Farrell Webber Band
9pm – 10pm: Black Water: Doobie Brothers Tribute
10pm – 11pm: Baker Drive Train Smoke-down Showdown
11pm – Midnight: Seven Bridges Road: Eagles Tribute
12Midnight: Contests! Male Pole dancing, Double Bubble & Silhouette
Saturday, March 12th
1pm – 3pm: Joe Santana
3pm – 4pm: Tattoo Contest
3:30pm – 5:30pm: 2 for 1 Beers
4pm – 6pm: Hemme
6pm – 7pm: Loud Pipes Contest &
German Stein Holding Contest
7pm – 8pm: Farrell Webber Band
9pm – 10pm: Houses of the Holy: Led Zeppelin Tribute
10pm – 11pm: S&S Smokeout
11pm – Midnight: Last Child: Aerosmith Tribute
12Midnight: Contests! Male Pole dancing, Double Bubble & Silhouette
All Week Beer Special: $3 PBR Longnecks
Please Note: All Artists and Times Subject to Change
Celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans with Jay Allen!
Because Daytona Bike Week just isn’t here yet, join Jay Allen at Big Al’s in New Orleans this weekend at the annual Bayou Bash!
It’s never too early to celebrate Mardi Gras!
More details at: http://www.bigalssaloon.net/
MUSIC LINE-UP ANNOUNCED! DAYTONA BIKE WEEK 2011 MARCH 4th – 12th
The Broken Spoke Saloon in Daytona is the place to be March 4th – 12th for DAYTONA BIKE WEEK 2011! This year’s event is filled with a great line-up of acts paying tribute to rock and roll’s elite and motorcycle events that will blow your mind. The Broken Spoke Saloon in Daytona is located at 1151 North U.S. Highway 1 in Ormond Beach.
The music begins on Friday, March 4th and continues through Saturday, March 12th with performances by acclaimed country singer Lucas Hoge, the original “Streetgrass” sound of .357 String Band, plus Joe Santana, Drivin’ Blind, The Farrell Webber Band, and bands playing tribute to The Doobie Brothers, The Eagles, Bad Company, Led Zeppelin and Aerosmith – all rockin’ the Broken Spoke Saloon stage.
From our family to yours!
2010 was a amazing year for the Broken Spoke Saloon and the Broken Spoke Campground. We would like to thank you for your ongoing support!
See you on the road in 2011!
Great Video from Iron Works Magazine
Big thanks to Steve B. for putting this video together. This is from the Baker’s Smoke-Down Showdown @ the Broken Spoke Campground during the Sturgis rally. Great times had by all!
You still have time to save some cash with our early bird specials, deal ends on January 15Th!
Have you see this?
Here is a great video and song that The Haynes Custom Iron Methaynes sent to us. Giving the Broken Spoke Saloon some love.
Thanks for the ongoing support!
Time is running out for the cabin special!
Rise and shine folks, The Broken Spoke Campground has a deal for you!
Still talking about the great time you had at the Broken Spoke Campground during the 70th Sturgis rally and wish you could do it again? Well folks, the time is now! We are running an early bird special, and all you need to do is register before January 15th 2011, when rates increase.
In addition to acres of grassy camping spots, we have oversized RV sites and an array of private cabins, where you can rest on the most comfortable beds after a long day of riding. All of the cabins have air conditioning, a microwave and a mini-refrigerator to keep your beer cold. Wake up every morning to the breathtaking view of Bear Butte. Just think…next year you could be taking a photo of your motorcycle parked in front of your own private cabin!
We have the cleanest showers and restrooms, the biggest biker pool, non stop action in our 45,000ft drive-thru bar and endless events and concerts planned for the week.
For more information on your #1 campground for the Sturgis Rally, please go to http://www.brokenspokecampground.com/
Let us keep you warm this winter
You can choose either our denim or our reflective jacket to keep you warm this winter. The reflective jacket is ideal for riding and would keep the biker in your life safe.
Help out a friend
Ron has been a great supporter of the Broken Spoke Saloon and we would love it if you could help out his son. If you can’t make the event, please donate what you can here.
Show your support for the Broken Spoke Saloon
Don’t forget…….Broken Spoke Saloon t-shirts for all of your gift giving needs. Affordable and ready to ship!
Thanks to all of our veterans
We are hoping one day it will all end and everyone will come back home. Thank you for stepping up to the call and protecting this sweet land of ours.
Biketoberfest set new records for the Broken Spoke Saloon
From Jay Allen, owner of the legendary Broken Spoke Saloon
Photo by Jack Mcintyre
Biketoberfest was absolutely amazing! To see the Broken Spoke Saloon full every night with our loyal fans was overwhelming! The weather was spot on, making the days for riding like they should be.
The crew from the Limpnickie Lot entertained the crowd, and helped out one of their own, by showcasing “Cathy’s Help” at the Broken Spoke, which is a foundation created to raise awareness for breast cancer. It was a huge honor to help out Jeremy with a donation from the Broken Spoke and I was in awe of the outpouring response from the crowd.
Baker Drivetrain and S&S Cycle helped make two more great nights at the Daytona Spoke. Both nights received standing room only crowds and I think the smoke still hasn’t cleared from all of the burnouts! I would like to thank Baker and S&S Cycle for their ongoing support of the Broken Spoke Saloon and the Broken Spoke Campground.
Time doesn’t stand still for the Broken Spoke Saloon team, who are currently working on the 2011 schedule for Daytona, Laconia and Sturgis. Don’t miss a thing and check out www.brokenspoke.com for upcoming news.
We would like to thank our loyal employees, the fantastic bands and most of all you that support the Broken Spoke Saloon!
Till we meet again,
Keep the Shiny Side Up and the Rubber Side Down!
Jay Allen
P.S. If you are heading to Galveston, Texas for the Lone Star Rally on Nov 4-7th be sure to stop by the Pier 21, where I’ll be emceeing for the Broken Spoke Baker Burnout Pit!
Join us for Customer Appreciation Weekend
Be sure to head over to the Broken Spoke Saloon in Laconia N.H. for our Customer Appreciation Weekend
October 29th – 31st!
$1.50 long neck and 16 oz drafts*
$2.00 20oz drafts*
50% off mixed drinks*
50% off ALL Apps & Entrée’s
(*while supplies last)
50/50 raffle to benefit NHMRO
Any costume gets free personal sized “road house nacho”
Best Costume on Sat. Oct 30th wins a Broken Spoke t-shirt! Judging @ 10:00pm
– Entertainment –
Thursday, October 28th
Thursday Night Bike Night with Laconia Harley-Davidson & NH HOG Chapters
Friday, October 29th
Live Music from Mickie Snow
Saturday, October 30th
Live Music from Michael Vincent & DoubleShot
Sunday, October 31st
Bloody Mary Bar with all the fixins! + Live Music from Pete Snow
» Download the complete October Schedule
American Icon talks to Jay Allen
Jay Allen, owner of the famous Broken Spoke Saloon, describes the allure of a Harley-Davidson, and the new millennium’s kinder, gentler Harley rider.
S&S Night! Featuring S&S Smokeout
Help us cap off Bikertoberfest with S&S night at the Broken Spoke Saloon tonight. We can guarantee that you will witness heart racing burnout as the competitors strive for the title of King of the S&S Smokeout.
“S&S Cycle has been in the business of manufacturing high quality, high performance engine components for over 50 years. What started as a passion for speed, grew into the best known company name in the V-Twin high performance aftermarket. George Smith Sr. had to build his own parts to make his motorcycle faster. Now the company he founded manufactures the most prestigious line of "go fast" v-twin engine parts in the world.”
S&S is a huge supporter of the Broken Spoke Saloon and Broken Spoke Racing. We would like to thank them for everything they have done for us and the motorcycle industry.
Today’s music line up
S&S Night! Featuring S&S Smokeout 
12 Noon – Slow Clap
2:00pm – Farrell Webber Band
3:00pm – Loud Pipes Contest
4:00pm – Farrell Webber Band
6:00pm – Houses of the Holy (Led Zeppelin Tribute)
8:00pm – Edge of Forever (Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute)
9:30pm – S&S Smokeout
10:30pm – Hells Bells (AC/DC Tribute)
Big thanks to Cyril Huze
As one of the best and most innovative journalists in the motorcycle industry, Cyril Huze has a new series on his blog where he "asks personalities and friends of my industry – only the best at what they do – to answer my questions. You know, the ones you would have never had the opportunity or even dared to ask."
This week’s installment is Jay Allen of the Broken Spoke Saloon. Great interview! Thank you Cyril!
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