Barrow Volks Ride

5th Annual Ride - October 19, 2024

The Barrow Volksride is the third Saturday in October in Salado, Texas. This ride supports the brave men and women of the Salado Volunteer Fire Department. 

Riders choose from 16 mile, 32 mile, 66 mile, or 100 mile routes in the scenic Central Texas hill country. Routes start and finish at Barrow Brewing Company and cover roads from Holland to Belton and Nolanville. The 66 and 100 mile routes are a challenge with over 2500' of climb! Routes are fully supported until 1:30 p.m. Riders not back at that time are directed to a short-cut. Our partners from the SVFD and the Sheriff's office will be located at some key intersections during the ride. Riders must wear their registration bib numbers at all times.

This is a family friendly event that ends with a cold pint and a hot, fresh pretzel at the finish line!  Enjoy the Oktoberfest celebration after your ride. There is authentic German food, German music, and German games all day long.... plus incredible craft beer!    

Riders must register by September 30th to receive the souvenir t-shirt.* They are the softest shirts with a design you will be proud to wear year-round.  All registrants will receive a pint and hot pretzel, redeemable by tags on their bib.

DETAILS

Cost

The cost is $55 (through July 31). The Volksride registration fee includes a fully supported ride route, souvenir t-shirt (through September 30th), a pint and a fresh, hot pretzel. Stay after your ride for Octoberfest activities with German music, games, and vendors. Your registration fee also supports our ride beneficiary, Salado Volunteer Fire Department.

FEE SCHEDULE:

$55.00 through July 31
$65.00 July 31-October 16  (T-shirts are only guaranteed through September 30*).
$75.00 October 17-19 (Ride day)

Online registration closes at 11:59pm CST on Wednesday, October 16.

This ride is a RAIN or SHINE event. There will be no refunds given for cyclists who are unable to participate for any reason. Riders may request that their registration be transferred to another person.

Safety

Barrow's number one priority for all rides is safety. All riders must wear an assigned number bib to prove their registration. We go to great efforts to provide as much help as possible along all the routes with First Aid responders, volunteer marshals, SAG drivers, and Rest Stop crews. Barrow can only be responsible to those who are registered with their assigned bib number. All riders must wear a helmet and have reflectors on their bicycles.

Links

For all details, schedules, routes, hotel discounts, and more, go to the website: https://barrowbrewing.com/volksride

Contact info: barrowvolksride@yahoo.com or 512-810-0611