Motorcyclist in motion

At the Republic of Texas motorcycle rally a few years ago, I caught this shot of a rider in motion, about to saddle up on his mechanical steed. This is our entry for "motion" -- the City Daily Photo theme day topic. Click here to see other interpretations from around the world.

Cycles on Congress Avenue

These vets were having fun riding their motorcycles in the parade a few weeks ago.

Free poppies

This nice lady was handing out red poppies for people to wear at the Veterans' Day Parade. The fellow in front of her had a big POW/MIA banner. It's fun being able to walk to parades from our home.

Republic of Texas Biker Rally

Every June motorcycles rule for a weekend in the Capital City. On Friday night they take over Congress Avenue for a parade and then a sort of impromptu convention and street fair. Snapped this Friday night after taking in the parade and then a set of jazz at the Elephant Room. Zoom, zoom! And, yes, that's the Capitol in the background.

Pink rabbit

I was on my morning walk Thursday and came upon this pink motor scooter. To me, it looked like a bunny rabbit loose in the urban wilds. This person's bumper stickers were great. One said, "If being in a church makes you a Christian, does being in a garage make you a car"?"

Accessories

In this close-up of one of the motorcycles at the rally over the weekend...note that the windshield has a 'pay to park' sticker and that there is...a cup holder???

ROT is in Town

The Republic of Texas Bike Rally roared into Austin this weekend. Took this picture of a few silver and black bikes parked on Sixth Street Friday night before the parade. All that chrome!

Let's Ride Over for Some Fast Food

On our walk on Sunday, we encountered this beast, parked at Whataburger. Guessing the owner was getting some fast food before continuing a fast ride!

Where the Chrome Hits the Road

The Republic of Texas Bike Rally hit the city this weekend. Friday night we walked down Congress which had become a bikes only haven. This beauty was one of hundreds parked or driving up and down the Avenue.

Where Have all the Hogs Gone?

We were off in New York last week, but not before we saw the 'hogs' arrive in town for the Heart of Texas bike rally. These were lined up on East Sixth Street.

Don't Lose Your Head Cycling

This motorcycle was parked on Third Street the other day near the smaller Royal Blue. Must be disconcerting to come up behind it in traffic.

Bike and Bikers

I'll show another picture of an unusual bike and some bikers and leave the ROT fest. There was also a Pride Festival but I didn't get pictures. I'll try to get out and about with the camera soonest. Hate to just shoot a picture of the Frost Tower or my suburban backyard every day! Happy Day to all the Fathers.

Ima Hogg

Ima Hogg was a famous Texas Lady. Yesterday, that homophone might have been uttered between the hundreds of big old Harleys and Hondas and such. They were welcomed on Congress with pedestrians. No cars allowed. Some of those four-wheelers were being towed when we walked down there. I believe the event is called The Republic of Texas Biker Rally. FFP stepped out on our downtown balcony a couple of times last night and watched bikes on W. 5th. Otherwise, we passed peaceful evening a few blocks from their revelry.