Make absolutely sure that Van-Ocker Canyon Road is on your list of must rides during the rally. It is, in my opinion, one of the best rides in the Hills. When I was young this road that runs from Sturgis over to Nemo Road was unpaved.
Its a great ride with two options. When you hit the fork at Van Ocker and Nemo Roads you can go left to Rapid City or turn right and venture further afield into the Black Hills.
Watch out for deer as they are thick as fleas in this area especially Nemo Road. One of last years fatalities was an individual who hit a deer on Nemo Road between Van-Ocker and Rapid City.
