Sturgis II at Lake of the Ozarks - Bike People Be Crazy!

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Tens of thousands of people descended upon Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks for its Bikefest this weekend, the Associated Press reported, despite concerns of COVID-19 spread.

A similar event in Sturgis, South Dakota, was linked to COVID-19 cases in at least eight states last month.

Lake Ozark Mayor Gerry Murawski told the Kansas City Star last week that he didn't expect motorcyclists to wear masks because "that's just the way they are."

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Tens of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts descended upon Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks for its Bikefest this weekend, approximately three weeks after a similar rally in Sturgis, South Dakota, was linked to COVID-19 cases in at least eight states.

The five-day festival started on Wednesday, as Missouri continues to see a surge in COVID-19 cases. On Saturday, Missouri reported 1,387 new cases, and, according to the Associated Press, hospitalizations are rising.

Missouri has no statewide mask requirement, and Lake Ozark Mayor Gerry Murawski told the Kansas City Star last week that he had doubts motorcycle rally attendees would wear face coverings.

"It's just that's the way they are," he told The Star.

The festival, which includes five days of motorcycle rides, concerts, and events at bars and restaurants, normally draws more than 100,000 people. It's unclear exactly how many people attended this year's rally, though the Associated Press reported that tens of thousands were in attendance.

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