STURGIS, S.D. – The city of Sturgis saved the best for last as a motorcycle jump by daredevil Cole Freeman put a wrap on this year’s festivities.
Freeman ‘wowed’ the crowd as he jumped his motorcycle over Main Street.
This was Freman’s second jump at the Rally.
“I’ve had this poster of Main Street above my bed since I was 12, ever since my first time going to Sturgis. Knowing I got to jump my Harley [his record-setting stunt for the Rally’s 2019 Opening Ceremonies drawing 30,000+ spectators] over that iconic street is humbling. Not only is it an honor to be the only man to fly a motorcycle over Main Street Sturgis, but I am blessed to be able to entertain at the World’s most famous motorcycle rally! This is my absolute passion — and I’m beyond excited to raise money for first responders while doing what I love,” Freeman said.
Freeman, who is an emergency responder as well as a daredevil, wanted to inject adrenaline-fueled thrills and champion support for non-profit group RESPONDER RESCUE as the main event during the Rally’s closing ceremonies.
Having completed more than 200 jumps in his 5+ yearlong jumping career and 17+ years as motorcycle stunt-man and nationally acclaimed daredevil, Cole continues to pioneer the industry with his modified Harley-Davidson XG750, through both extreme stunt-show entertainment and paying homage to his childhood hero, Evel Knievel.
Alongside Freeman’s jump, Sturgis unveiled the mark for next year’s 82nd rally.
During his closing remarks, Sturgis Mayor Mark Carstensen says it’s been a great year, and looks forward to the 82nd Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
You can see Freeman’s jump by visiting his Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/colefreemanofficial
