Barrow Volksride

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 (SVFD). Register at [link coming soon].

Cyclists choose from 16 mile, 32 mile, or 100K routes in the scenic Central Texas hill country. Routes start and finish at Barrow Brewing Company and cover roads from Holland to Belton. The cycling 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. Cyclists must wear their registration bib numbers and helmets at all times.

This is a family friendly cycling and cultural 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 Texas 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 numbers. This event is rain or shine. There are no refunds but registrations can be transferred.

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 German music, games, and vendors. Your registration fee supports our ride beneficiary, the Salado Volunteer Fire Dept.

FEE SCHEDULE:
$55 through July 31, 2026.
$65 August 1-October 15, 2026 (t-shirts are only guaranteed through September 30).
$75 October 16-17 (On Site)

Online registration closes at 11:59pm CST on Thursday, October 15.

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 is 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.

Ride Day Schedule:

6:30 AM Registration and packet pickup
7:45 AM Ride starts for all routes
11:00 AM Post Ride Celebration begins
1:30 PM 100K cyclists who reach the Hackberry and Gooseneck rest stop after this time will be directed to Barrow via a 6 mile shortcut: Gooseneck Rd, FM 2268, Blackberry Rd and Royal St.

2:00PM Ride route closes and any participants still riding will be picked up and delivered to the brewery for maximum re-hydration.

10:30 PM Oktoberfest Ends

Packet Pickup and Onsite Registration:

Friday, October 16th 4 PM-7 PM
Saturday, October 17th 6:30-7:30 AM

 ROUTES:
100K: YELLOW ROUTE. Travel the scenic Central Texas hill country with over 2500 ft of climbing.  Fully supported ride, with four rest stops, a cold pint, a hot pretzel, and a ride t-shirt for this who register by September 30*.  Bring the family and enjoy the Oktoberfest celebration with German music and games all day long.   Riders who reach mile 48 after 1:30 PM will be redirected to the 6 mile short-cut back to Barrow.  

32 Mile: BLUE ROUTE. Travel the scenic Central Texas hill country with 1400 ft of climbing.  Fully supported ride, with one rest stop, a cold pint, a hot pretzel, and a ride t-shirt for this who register by September 30*.  Bring the family and enjoy the Oktoberfest celebration with German music and games all day long.   

16 Mile: GREEN ROUTE. Travel the scenic Central Texas hill country with 885 ft of climbing.  Fully supported ride, with one rest stop, a cold pint, a hot pretzel, and a ride t-shirt for this who register by September 30*.  Bring the family and enjoy the Oktoberfest celebration with German music and games all day long.