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Each year, the Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department hosts the Outlaw Trail 100 bike tour featuring 10 mile, 25 mile, 40 mile, 50 mile, 63 mile, 100 K and 100 mile loop courses on county roads through historic Williamson County.
Outlaw Trail isn't competitive; it is an opportunity to join cyclists from across Texas for a ride across Williamson County. There are 9 rest stops set up along the trail for cyclists to grab some snacks or a drink. Riders can ride at their own pace and rely on support from sag wagons and rest stops throughout their ride. The tour closes at 5 pm so cyclists should select a course they can finish within that time period.
Date
This event is held the third Saturday in October with riders taking off at 8 am with a staggered start with 100 milers leaving promptly at 8 am. No rider will start after 8:30 am. The course will close at 5 pm. Parking is available in the Dell Diamond parking lot (at park entrance). The start/finish line will be outside the Old Settlers Tabernacle (which is where packet pickup is held.)
Start/finish location
The start/finish line will be located on Harrell Parkway by the Dell Diamond in front of the Old Settlers Tabernacle. Cyclists will park in the furthest North parking lot of the Dell Diamond and walk to the Old Settlers Tabernacle for packet pickup on event day and/or registration. Since we are no longer at the pavilion, please arrive early so you can go to the tabernacle, get your packet, get your bike, and be ready to take off on time. There is an RV show taking place at the Dell Diamond that day so after your ride you can check out the show if you wish! Also, after the event you will either go to Chicken Express with your meal ticket to get your free grub and/or rest under the tent in the parking lot and wait for your friends!
Registration
Online registration is available prior to the event registration form, or register at the Old Settlers Park Tabernacle, 3300 E. Palm Valley Rd, during packet pickup. Online registration for 2008 is now closed.
Rewards
First 1200 bandits receive a long-sleeved T-shirt, Clif Bar, ticket to the pasta dinner, Outlaw Trail bike keychain/bottle opener and an Outlaw Trail 100 water bottle. Your bag also includes Biofreeze courtesy of Reavis Rehab in additional to other loot! Plus, as a rider you enjoy sag wagon support on the course, fruit and sports drinks, and a full, fresh hot meal from Chicken Express after the race! Once you cross the finish line, you'll turn into Chicken Express, park your bike on one of the bike racks, and get a chicken meal plus mashed potatoes or cole slaw and drink!
Fee
$35 September 29-October 16
$40 October 17-18
Packet Pickup
Packet pickup is at the Old Settlers Park Tabernacle from 4 pm to 8 pm Friday, October 17, along with a pasta 
dinner for registered cyclists. Event day Packet Pickup is from 6:30 am to 7:30 am. (3300 E Palm Valley Blvd).
Tour
10 mi, 25 mi, 40 mi, 50 mi, 63 mi (100 K), and 100 mi loop courses on county roads through historic eastern Williamson County. These challenging road courses will give you the taste of small town and rural life. Food and drink may be purchased in the towns if desired. Color copy of official map will be available to all cyclists at event and in event packet. Attached is the 2008 map. The ten mile course is on its own map to help you see the route.
Grub
There is a pasta dinner for registered cyclists on Friday, October 17 from 5 pm - 8 pm at the indoor Tabernacle at Old Settlers Park (3300 E Palm Valley). Guests pay $5 per person. Cyclists must pick up their packet and meal ticket prior to entering the Pasta Dinner where you'll have hot, Fazzolis spaghetti. Saturday morning munchies will be provided and at rest stops along the course. Following your ride, we'll have a full meal for you to enjoy from Chicken Express (the combo meal includes chicken a fresh side (mashed potatoes or coleslaw) and a drink! Plus, Sweet Leaf Tea will be handing out beverages.
Travel Assistance
Sag wagons from Round Rock Parks and Recreation will provide road assistance and transport for those unable to complete the tour. Bicycle Sport Shop will provide emergency bicycle repair on the course; however, be prepared to handle your own flats and minor repairs. Remember, the course closes at 5 p.m.
Watering Holes
Rest areas will be located at 12 mile intervals (approx). Water, fruit and other snacks will be provided in addition to portable toilets and medical assistance.
Rules
This event will be held rain or shine unless extremely dangerous conditions exist. No refunds will be made. Participants will be started according to distance traveling – longest distance riders will leave first. All traffic laws must be obeyed at all times. Helmets are required. Please ride only what you have trained for.
Safety
Whether this is your first time riding in a tour, or you're a seasoned rider, please review the safety guidelines and recommendations for Outlaw Trail. There's no such thing as being too careful! All cyclists are expected to know the rules of the road and obey them!
If you are new to cycling, you may want to consider a training course from Bicycle Sport Shop and/or joining their riding group on a few pre-rides to make sure you're ready to ride in a large event. First and foremost, we want to be careful and enjoy a safe ride.
Hotel Information available at Round Rock Convention and Visitor's Bureau website.
Volunteers:
Volunteers are used at packet pickup, event-day check in, and along the course for rest stop support. If you're able to help between 8 am - 5 pm on event day, please call 512-218-5540. Volunteers receive a T-shirt and goodies at the event.
Event Pictures
We'll be taking pictures and loading them on the City of Round Rock Flickr page for you to download after the event for free. You can also upload your pics after the event too. See pics from 2007.
Contact Tour Director or call 512-218-5540 for answers to questions about the event.
