The Republic of Texas (ROT) Biker Rally celebrates its 24th anniversary
The Republic of Texas (ROT) Biker Rally celebrates its 24th anniversary June 13-16 at Travis County Expo Center. This year’s ROT Rally highlights include a packed music lineup featuring headliners Kings of Chaos, plus the AMA Supermoto National Championship Series and the Daughters of Custom Build-Off for Military Give Away. Additionally, dozens of motorcycle attractions and vendors will be onsite to celebrate this Texas-grown event.
WHEN: Thurs., June 13 – Saturday, June 15
WHERE: Republic of Texas Biker Rally
Travis County Expo Center
7311 Decker Ln, Austin, TX 78724
traviscountytx.gov/exposition-center
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
LIVE MUSIC
The Republic of Texas (ROT) Biker Rally returns for its 24th anniversary with a three-day lineup of live music at the Travis County Expo Center. Legendary Texas rockers Kings of Chaos will headline the rally on Saturday night – offering concert-goers a night of rock from the superband featuring Skid Row’s Sebastian Bach and Dee Snider with Twisted sister. Additional music highlights include Cinderella’s Tom Keifer and Jackyl.
The music showcase is open to the public ages 13 and older.
Main Stage:
Jackyl, Kyle Daniel
Fri., June 14
Single-Day Passes: $40 in advance / $49 at the door
Kings of Chaos, Richie Kotzen
Sat., June 15
Single-Day Passes: $69 in advance / $79 at the door
4-Day Pass is $89 online and $99 at the door
Bud Garage:
Tim Montana, Jason Eady, Patrice Pike, Black Dog Friday
Fri., June 14
JunkYard, Western Youth, Ian Moore, Bull Y Los Bufalos
Sat., June 15
Full lineup and ticket information available at rotrally.com/lineup-music.
ATTRACTIONS
AMA Supermoto National Championship Series
June 14-15
- Bringing extreme power sports to Austin, we have joined with AMA Supermoto and DRT Racing to hold a leg of The AMA National Championship Series.
- The ROT® AMA Races will take place at the Travis County Expo Center from Friday, June 14th through Saturday, June 15th and will include riders from across the country.
- Friday Practice from 11-5pm, Dash for Cash is at 6pm.
- Saturday, qualifying rounds at 1pm and main events from 3-6pm
- rotrally.com/attractions-ama-supermoto
AMD World Championship Custom Bike Show
June 13-15
- Builders from across the country are coming to the ROT Rally this year with hopes to represent the United States at the 2020 AMD World Championships of Custom Bike Building in Cologne Germany at the Intermot Motorcycle Exposition. Among other prizes The winner of Free Style class receives $10,000 in expense money towards Competing in Germany.
- Some of the world-famous custom builders competing in the Freestyle class will be available to hang out and answer your questions about the motorcycles they have entered. This area will be the spot to meet current industry influencers and to check out the other classes to see the new up and coming styles filling the current custom looks on the street.
- Awards Ceremony Saturday at 7PM
24th Military Bike Build Military Bike Give-Away
Saturday, June 15
- Each year the ROT Rally honors American service men and women with a custom bike giveaway. Registration is open daily at the Rally from 8-5pm.
- This year we have teamed up with Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys for our second annual Daughters of Custom Build-Off. Roy and Nikki Martin of Roy’s Toys Customs have been busy building the bike which will become the 24th anniversary Military Bike for the give-away on Saturday night in a special ceremony just before Kings of Chaos performs.
- The custom build is inspired by our military and first responders and is being called, “Blue on Black.” Many people have been hard at work including Taylor Schultz painting the skins in his stand out style. Leather Master Matt Hurtado from Working Man Customs has been crafting the handmade leather seat. Pristine Powder has been taking care of the frame and custom finishes besides the skins at Roy and Nikki’s discretion.
- Stop by the air conditioned Russ Brown Builders’ Tent to see this truly one of a kind bike. Members of the military can sign up between the hours of 8am and 5pm daily!
24th Annual ROT Motorcycle Parade
Fri., June 14
- The famous ROT Motorcycle Parade will make its way through more than 50 city blocks of Austin, ending on Congress Avenue in front of the Texas State Capitol where it culminates into the ROT Congress Party – a biker bash of more than 200,000 people.
- Lineup on Friday evening at 6:30pm at Gate 3; departs at 7:45pm
Daily stunt show live in the Thunderdome
June 13-15
- Globe of Death – X-Metal riders defy gravity; one of the largest teams in the country
- StreetCowboys – Featuring world renowned athlete Aaron Twite performing the latest and greatest in Street Bike Freestyle tricks. As an added bonus were bring StreetCowboy Bill Ramsell on his ground shaking Harley Davidson XR1200. Ying and Yang if you will but it promises to be a great time when both these guys go head to head!
- Fitz Army – The most extraordinary FMX tricks and stunt riders in the world.
Installation Alley
June 13-15
- Cruise along one of our newest features, Installation Alley featuring installation rigs, demo rides, motorcycle services such as tire and oil changes, LED lighting installations, pin striping, Dyna Bike Tuning and much more.
- Check out the Wheelie Experience where you can test your wheelie skills with the help of XDL stunt pros, located in installation alley all day long
Ride-In Bike Show
- Make sure to enter your bike on Saturday next to the Russ Brown Builders Tent. Lineup starts at 9am and awards presentation at noon.
Tattoo Alley
- Stop by the Thunderdome to check out the Inked booth, the artists, contests and more!
- Tattoo Alley will be run just like a standard tattoo convention. The tattoo competition will be held daily. 2 awards per day for walk-up patrons and 1 award for artist and the patron tattoo of the day (tattoos done at the rally).
Complete lineup and event passes are available at rotrally.com.
ABOUT REPUBLIC OF TEXAS BIKER RALLY:
For 24 years, the ROT Rally has drawn tens of thousands of bike riders and enthusiasts from all 50 states and countries across the world for the largest “turnstile” (paid ticketed attendees) motorcycle bike rally in the United States. For more information and tickets, visit rotrally.com.
