Each year the Kentucky Bike Rally in Sturgis, KY, brings thousands of motorcycles and motorcycle riders to the region. The event runs July 14-17 this year. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet reminds motorists to be extra alert for an influx of motorcycles as riders from all over the nation hit the road to attend the annual event. Motorcyclists are reminded to be safety-minded as they cruise back roads during the event. Regular commuters along US 60 and KY 109 should be aware of traffic congestion near the Union County Fairgrounds at Sturgis as motorcycles, RV's, and other support vehicles make their way in and out of the bike rally. Early registration starts today. The Kentucky Motorcycle Association has purchased and placed "Sare The Road" signs along major routes in Union and neighboring counties to remind motorists to be alert for riders. For info on the rally go to: http://www.kentuckybikerally.com/ For our Kentucky Office of Highway Safety Motorcycle Safety Fact Sheet go to: http://transportation.ky.gov/Highway-Safety/Documents/Motorcycle.pdf For general tips on motorcycle safety go to: http://www.nhtsa.gov/Safety/Motorcycles
