Biker baby boomers taking over rally

Baby boomers rumbling through South Dakota now outnumber their younger motorcycle comrades, shrugging off sports cars in search of motorized freedom. But they also account for the most accidents. That’s why safety groups are trying to persuade biker boomers to wear helmets and protective clothing as they roll into the Black Hills for the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The weeklong event that attracted more than 400,000 people last year begins today.

By: By Carson Walker, The Associated Press, The Jamestown Sun