ROT Motorcycle Parade to Downtown Friday Night

The Friday night ROT Parade leaves the rally site at 7:30 PM sharp. Thousands of bikers parade through the streets of Austin, rumbling to the downtown area where the real party begins! Come out to the 2008 ROT Rally and take part in one of the most unique and exciting party atmospheres you will ever experience. This gigantic parade is well know for drawing several spectators who line the streets of Austin along the entire route to watch ROT Rumble by in Big Texas fashion. Get ready Austin! Come join us this year for the greatest ROT Parade yet to happen!

2008 ROT Featured Custom Bike Builders

ROT is the biggest and best motorcycle event in Texas! Each year, some of the country’s hottest bike builders come to join the fun and chat it up with fellow riders. Meet the celebrity builders and check out their newest custom creations, parts and accessories! This event is held Thurs - Saturday, in the Thunder Dome main floor.

Friday Night Party on Congress

The 2008 Republic Of Texas Biker Rally arrives in Austin, Texas from June 12th – June 13th making this the 14th consecutive year. Over 200,000 people pack the downtown streets of Austin during Friday Night of the ROT Rally to party biker style. This is the largest biker party you will ever see in the downtown district of any city and it simply cannot be missed! We'll party in style in plain view of the capitol and 6th Street. Congress Avenue will literally be shut down for biker parking only. The Rally Committee is pleased to present a FREE concert featuring headliner bands that will surely be a highlight of the 2008 ROT Rally.

Mark your calendar now and we will see you at ROT Rally 2008!

2008 ROT Rally | Military Bike Build and Giveaway

Military Bike Build Give-Away is built to honor a true American Hero. Troy Nicholson, from Lightning Cycle Works, has teamed up with the ROT Rally to demonstrate his Master Bike Builder skills by building a custom motorcycle in 3 days! Sign up in the Thunderdome located at the Military Bike Build-Off. Deadline for the Military Bike Give-Away is 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. There is a drawing at 1p.m. for the three qualified winners for a chance of owning the custom Military Bike! The three qualified winners must be available by cell phone or present to be 1 out of 3 qualified contestants.
The winner of the Military Bike will be announced during the Saturday night concert. The three qualified contestant will be brought on stage for the drawing of the keys. Each contestant will draw a key and will have an equal opportunity to start the custom built Military Bike. One Bike One Winner!