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THOUSANDS OF MOTORCYCLE RIDERS INVITED TO PIT-STOP AT RIDER-FRIENDLY BEST WESTERN

HOTELS ON WAY TO STURGIS RALLY

Thirteen Best Western Hotels Designated as “Sturgis Pit Stops” For Riders To
Stop, Relax and Stay on Ride to 69th Annual Motorcycle Rally

As more than 400,000 motorcycle enthusiasts ride to the 69th Anniversary of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally beginning August 3, 2009, riders are invited to pit-stop at one of 13 rider-friendly Best Western hotels along routes leading to Sturgis, SD.

Riders who make a pit-stop at any of the 13 Best Western hotels will be offered a central location to rest, use the washroom and pick-up special gear as part of the hotel chain’s “rider friendly” program, which includes bottled water, lip balm and more.

Best Western, as the only hotel chain that caters to motorcycle riders and enthusiasts, offers those who stay the night before riding into Sturgis special benefits to meet their unique needs, which includes discounted rates and rewards through Best Western Ride Rewards Loyalty Program.

The following Best Western properties, all within 150 miles of the rally, are “Sturgis Pit Stops” and will welcome riders beginning July 27th, 2009. A map of the properties can also be viewed here: www.bestwestern.com/pitstop.

Best Western Sturgis Inn: 2431 Junction Avenue, Sturgis SD, 57785. (605) 347-3604

Best Western Black Hills Lodge: 540 E Jackson Boulevard, Spearfish, SD, 57783. (605) 642-7795

Best Western Ramkota Hotel: 2111 N LaCrosse Street, Rapid City, SD, 57701. (605) 343-8550

Best Western Town 'N Country: 2505 Mount Rushmore Road S Highway 16, Rapid City, SD, 57701. (605) 343-5383

Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites: 601 E Main Street, Hill City, SD, 57745 . (605) 574-2577

Best Western Four Presidents Lodge: 24075 Highway 16A, Keystone, SD, 57751. (605) 666-4472

§ Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn: 310 W Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD, 57730. (605) 673-2275

Best Western Devils Tower Inn: 229 Highway 24, Hulett, WY, 82720. (307) 467-5747

Best Western Sundowner Inn: 737 S 6th Street, Hot Springs, SD, 57747. (605) 745-7378

Best Western Tower West Lodge: 109 N US Highway 14-16, Gillette, WY, 82716. (307) 686-2210

Best Western West Hills Inn: 1100 W 10th Street, Chadron, NE, 69337. (308) 432-3305

Best Western Graham's: 301 W 5th Street, Murdo, SD, 57559. (605) 669-2441

Best Western Ramkota Hotel: 3200 W Maple Street, Sioux Falls, SD, 57107. (605) 336-0650

Motorcycle enthusiasts can register for Ride RewardsTM, Best Western and Harley-Davidson’s free rewards program, by visiting www.bwrider.com or calling 1-888-BW2BIKE. Once registered, members earn 10 points for every U.S. dollar spent on qualified room rates or 250 airline miles per qualified stay at more than 4,000 Best Western hotels worldwide.

By registering for Best Western’s free Ride Rewards loyalty program online, members will automatically receive Gold Elite status, which includes 10 percent bonus points on every stay. When staying at the 1,200 plus Best Western properties that are certified “rider-friendly,” guests will have access to a host of amenities geared towards riders. These include complimentary wipe-down rags and access to a cleaning station. Additionally, some hotels offer extra benefits, including reserved parking spaces, bottled water and lip balm.

For more information regarding “Sturgis Pit Stops” visit www.bestwestern.com/pitstop. For more information on Ride Rewards visit www.bwrider.com or http://rideplanner.harley-davidson.com/rideplanner.

*Numbers are approximate and can fluctuate.

[Hammerhead Pat]

Rider friendly! Huh, maybe someone should forward this to the folks in Myrtle Beach