Attorney General Marty Jackley, gubernatorial candidate Dusty Johnson also expressed gratitude as police patrol the rally.

Larry Rhoden and Sturgis Mayor Kevin Forrester pose with bikers ahead of the 24th annual Sturgis Mayor’s Ride on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025.

One person was killed and 13 others were injured across a dozen crashes related to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, including a four-bike crash near Mt. Rushmore.