republic of texas biker rally

The 16th annual Republic of Texas Biker Rally starts revving its engine at the Travis County Exposition Center today and runs through Sunday.

ROT Rally, the largest motorcycle rally in Texas, started in 1995 with about 4,000 guests.

“This year, there are over 40,000,” said ROT spokeswoman Denise Garcia.

Congress Avenue motorists should expect delays 5 p.m. Friday - 3 a.m. Saturday.

2010 June 10-13, 18 and up. The Republic of Texas Biker Rally (ROT) had its beginnings in 1994. The first ROT Rally was held in 1995 and it has steadily grown over the years to become the largest Turnstile Rally in America and the fourth or fifth largest motorcycle rally of any kind in the USA.

This year features; Bret Micheals, Blue Oyster Cult, Blood Sweat Tears, tattoos, bikes, art, shows, contests and much more...click Read More for a complete 2010 schedule and event details.

Motorcycle daredevil Robbie Knievel is poised to jump two Budweiser trucks in front of the Texas Capitol Friday night as part of the Republic of Texas Biker Rally.

The Republic of Texas biker rally brings hundreds of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts to Austin for the weekend.

Ringo Deathstarr

On Friday, June 12, Emo’s will be hosting a special event during the 15th annual R.O.T.

Biker Rally, featuring David Allan Coe.

 Doors open at 7pm and the show starts just an hour later.  Tickets cost $17 in advance and $20 at the door, but if you want free tickets, raise that thumb toward Do512!

(5 pairs available).

Legendary daredevil Robbie Knievel plans to jump three semi-trucks in front of the Texas Capitol at Austin’s Republic of Texas Biker Rally.

Pearls Before Swine Fest — this weekend at The Hideout  I can’t imagine why bikers don’t like improv, or why their overwhelming presence in downtown Austin for the Republic of Texas Biker Rally — which is this weekend, if you haven’t figured it out already — scares people away keeps people from going to see shows at The Hideout Theatre.

As a result, The Hideout is typically pretty empty on these weekends, which is a big downer for the performers.

Can’t they just do an improv where they pretend there actually is an audience there or something?