The first major motorcycle rally is most widely associated with the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, held in the city of Sturgis, South Dakota, USA.

Sturgis began hosting the event in 1938, when the Black Hills Motor Classic (the original name of the rally) was organized by the Jackpine Gypsies motorcycle club and local Indian Motorcycle dealer Clarence “Pappy” Hoel. Over time, this small racing-and-stunts gathering grew into one of the largest and most influential motorcycle rallies in the world, which is why Sturgis is commonly recognized as the home of the first major motorcycle rally.

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