Memorial Day Ride to Cody, WY

Event date: 
Repeats every day 3 times.
Mon, 05/25/2026 - 8:00am

Black Hills Chapter HOG Memorial Day Ride to Cody, WY
📅 May 23–25, 2026

📍 Day 1 – Saturday, May 23

Departure Location:
Pilot Windmill Energy Station
(across from Black Hills Harley-Davidson)

🕗 Kickstands Up: 8:00 AM (arrive early, fueled and ready)

🗺️ Route Overview:

Rapid City → Buffalo

Through Bighorn National Forest

→ Ten Sleep → Worland → Cody

⏱️ Estimated Ride Time: 7–9 hours (with stops)

⛽ Planned Stops:

Sundance (break)

Gillette (fuel & break)

Buffalo (fuel & break)

Ten Sleep (rest/photo stop/ice cream)

Worland (fuel & break)

🏨 Hotel Information

Best Western Sunset Inn
📞 307-587-4265

Group Name: Rushmore HOG

⚠️ Reserve by May 1st
Rooms will be released after this date—book ASAP!

🏁 Day 1 Evening (Cody)

Dinner & downtown exploring

Optional visit to Buffalo Bill Center of the West

🏍️ Day 2 – Sunday, May 24 (Optional Epic Ride)

Suggested Routes (weather dependent):

Chief Joseph Scenic Byway

Beartooth Highway (if open)

🔥 One of the best motorcycle rides in the country.

🏁 Day 3 – Monday May 25

Return ride (route options to be discussed as a group)

Smaller groups or staggered departures encouraged

⚠️ Ride Notes

Be fueled and ready before departure

Ride in staggered formation unless otherwise directed

Watch for wildlife, especially in the Bighorns

Expect changing weather—bring layers

Wyoming winds can be strong—ride smart and stay alert

📣 Final Reminder

This is a holiday weekend—rooms and fuel stops will be busy.
👉 Lock in your hotel before May 1st
👉 Show up ready to ride at 8:00 AM sharp

Let’s make this a safe, scenic, and unforgettable ride! 🏍️💨

Event location:
1601 8th St
Cody WY 82414
See map: Google Maps

Closed Event: Chapter activities are conducted primarily for the benefit of H.O.G. Chapter members. Closed Events are those events open to Chapter members and one guest per member.  All guests must sign an event release. Be aware, all rides and events are subject to change or cancellation due to weather or other circumstances beyond our control.

Impairment Policy: The consumption and use of alcohol is a serious personal responsibility involving the safety of family, riding friends and the individual HOG member. Alcohol consumption before or during a motorcycling activity is not safe, responsible behavior. Black Hills Chapter #5357 does not allow the use of alcohol or drugs before or during a riding event* and does not furnish alcohol at Chapter rides. Riders whose skills are observed or suspected to be impaired by alcohol or drugs before riding cannot join the ride. Riders using alcohol or drugs while riding will be asked to leave the ride. It is the responsibility of each Template Chapter member to support the consistent enforcement of this policy

Photography Policy: Photographing, filming, recording and videotaping of activities and events will be occurring Black Hills Chapter events. By entering the H.O.G.® event area, you irrevocably grant permission to the Harley-Davidson Motor Company® and its agents to photograph, film, record and/or videotape you and use (and authorize the use of) your name, image, likeness, voice, and/or biographical or other information in any and all media now known or hereinafter developed in perpetuity for any and all purposes.

Event Coordinator: 
Mark R