Anyone ever been to the ROT in austin
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Anyone ever been to the ROT in austin
Several of us at work are thinking about a summer road trip to texas to austin the weekend of the ROT rally anyone got any comments on that rally and what else thinking of going west out of ohio dropping down thru oklahoma and then on the way back going east and back up thru miss and ten etc.
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A friend of mine went last year and had a good time.
Here are a couple of thoughts if you are coming this far south:
1) When coming through Oklahoma, make sure to travel south through the southeastern portion of the state. You can wind through some nice mountain/scenic roads just north of Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Its also a good place to rent a cabin for an overnight stay and soak your butt in a hot tub.
2) If you are going to be in Austin, go ahead and ride about 4 more hours and hit South Padre Island. Outside of Spring Break, you can enjoy a lightly populated barrier island with really nice beaches and fishing opportunities.
Here are a couple of thoughts if you are coming this far south:
1) When coming through Oklahoma, make sure to travel south through the southeastern portion of the state. You can wind through some nice mountain/scenic roads just north of Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Its also a good place to rent a cabin for an overnight stay and soak your butt in a hot tub.
2) If you are going to be in Austin, go ahead and ride about 4 more hours and hit South Padre Island. Outside of Spring Break, you can enjoy a lightly populated barrier island with really nice beaches and fishing opportunities.
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I have gone for a few years and enjoy it but it is only a short ride for me down 35. The weather in Texas that time of year is very warm and the traffic in Austin can be a challenge. It is a great party though. Hit the Hill Country great rides and its a blast.
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Gone three years in a row--this coming year will be four. It is hot--very hot. Traffic sucks big time. It can be expensive. Do not get into the parade Friday night going to 6th street unless you like hot bikes. I know someone that got his bike stole out of the hotel parking lot. We have a blast but it is a challenge sometimes. Takes me about four hours to get there.
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Temperatures are easily over a 100F and can be even hotter in the parking lots, and it does not get much cooler after the sun goes down. Of course this is nothing a little ice cold beer cannot take care of.
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Went two years back with some buddies. Man, traffic sucked and was it ever freaking hot. But otherwise had a great time.
Padre Island is awesome, too. I would rather make that the destination than ROT.
Padre Island is awesome, too. I would rather make that the destination than ROT.
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Never been, would like to go next year though
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I went last year. Craziest party Ive ever been to man. Yeah, it was hot. I parked my *** in air conditioned bars in town during the hottest parts of the day. I was amazingly comfortable at night in my tent though. Check out the ROT message board and you might get to know a few people to save you a spot at a prime camping location.
http://rotrally.websitetoolbox.com/
I LOVE Austin and lived there for a few years so, it was a blast for me just to get back down to Austin. Yeah, Austin traffic sucks. Try to stay off I 35 if you can. It seemed like it was bumper to bumper all day long not just rush hour.
I guess I cant post pics of the ***** ..just imagine seeing more ***** than you probably ever will in one place in your life. Bring beads.
Campsite behind Paradise Bar:
Our campsite host ..she ended up one day in her tent with nothing but a wash cloth over her cooter laid out with both tent doors wide open. Pretty crazy.
The Oasis on Lake Travis:
Devils Backbone out to Luckenbach nice ride!
Luckenbach, TX biker mecca
Carlos and Charlies on Lake Travis:
I didnt intend to do the bike parade, but got caught up in it on a beer run and just went ahead with it .. It wasnt all that bad:
Sams BBQ ..some good stuff if you can find the place:
I had a blast! Im not for sure if Im going to do it next year or not, but I was sure glad to experience it.
http://rotrally.websitetoolbox.com/
I LOVE Austin and lived there for a few years so, it was a blast for me just to get back down to Austin. Yeah, Austin traffic sucks. Try to stay off I 35 if you can. It seemed like it was bumper to bumper all day long not just rush hour.
I guess I cant post pics of the ***** ..just imagine seeing more ***** than you probably ever will in one place in your life. Bring beads.
Campsite behind Paradise Bar:
Our campsite host ..she ended up one day in her tent with nothing but a wash cloth over her cooter laid out with both tent doors wide open. Pretty crazy.
The Oasis on Lake Travis:
Devils Backbone out to Luckenbach nice ride!
Luckenbach, TX biker mecca
Carlos and Charlies on Lake Travis:
I didnt intend to do the bike parade, but got caught up in it on a beer run and just went ahead with it .. It wasnt all that bad:
Sams BBQ ..some good stuff if you can find the place:
I had a blast! Im not for sure if Im going to do it next year or not, but I was sure glad to experience it.