The rumble of Harley-Davidsons and other big bikes has barely abated, but planning for next year's Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Director is about to begin.

A meeting of the Sturgis Rally Departent will be Monday to review the recently ended rally and begin making preparations for the 2009 event.

It's estimated that 445,000 people attended this year's rally, from Aug. 4-10.

That's 62,000 fewer people than last year. High gas prices were blamed for the reduction.