“Where the Rally Began”

In 1938, an Indian Motorcycle Dealer in Sturgis, South Dakota named JC Pappy Hoyel started the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.  It was an informal gathering of his customers and friends designed to facilitate races, promote touring and above all reinforce the camaraderie of motorcyclist everywhere.  It is this spirit that continues to dominate the rally today and it is in “Pappy's” old shop that Gypsie Vintage Cycle continues to honor the vintage motorcycles of our past while promoting the indomitable spirit of today’s bikers.

What kind of motorcycle did you ride in high school?  How about your “Pappy?”  Even Gramps’ first scooter may be sitting on our showroom floor just waiting for you.  We specialize in vintage motorcycles of all makes and models with emphasis on American, English and Japanese manufacturers of the ‘50s and ‘60s.  Our showroom features restored and near new motorcycles.  Additionally, we maintain a large inventory of original and complete “project bikes?”  Looking for a winter project?  That’s our specialty!  Gypsie Vintage Cycles also maintains a large inventory featured on the next page. 

Thank you for visiting our home page.  No trip to Sturgis is complete without a stop by our showroom.  Our special inventory of classic bikes will take you back to a place and time of long ago.  Additionally, our inventory of select gifts for the vintage biker is unique with many one-of-a-kind items.

Pappy Hoel also founded the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club, whose history is as rich as the rally itself.  We are proud to be affiliated with the Jackpine Gypsies and offer many fine items representing their history and abundant contributions to motorcycling greatest event.