Jim Rankin, the President of the
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, will host the first annual
President’s Ride during the Sturgis Rally on Saturday, August 3, 2019.
In early August, the Black Hills
area will again be full of leather-clad riders on thundering motorcycles taking
part in the 79th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The Sturgis Rally
draws hundreds of thousands of motorcyclists from around the world and this year
some of them will be helping the next generation of scientists and engineers achieve
success.
South
Dakota School of Mines & Technology president Jim Rankin will host the
first annual President’s Ride
on Saturday, August 3, 2019. Registration is at 9 a.m. and the scenic ride
through the southern Black Hills begins at 10 a.m. Stops are planned at Crazy
Horse Memorial and the Mammoth Site.
“This is a good way for riders to enjoy
the beauty of the southern Black Hills while supporting a good cause,” says
Rankin. “To remain globally competitive, the United States needs more
scientists and engineers and scholarships help our students graduate and tackle
the problems of tomorrow.”
There is a 5 p.m. post-ride party
on the C Ramp at O’Harra Stadium on the Mines campus that includes a hog roast,
a beer garden featuring Dakota Point Brewing, and music.
Motorcycles and cars are welcome to
join the ride. Passes for just the post-ride party are also available.
Out-of-town guests also have a special rate for on-campus lodging. Those who
want to register for the event can find more information here.
All proceeds from the President’s
Ride will go toward funding scholarships for SD Mines students.