The purpose of the tour is to explore Texas on your bike and have a fun and safe time doing so. This is a Grand Tour, not a race. Make tour stops, see cool stuff, learn about some Texas and local history, meet the locals, and have fun.
Riders that make 25 or more of the tour stops are considered “Tour Finishers” and will earn a patch. If you want an opportunity to earn a prize, you can also submit receipts for purchases with designated tour sponsors (up to three receipts per sponsor), in accordance with the 2026 Rules for Participation.
Registered riders are to take a picture of their bike and their tour flag at the tour stop location. Be sure that your tour flag and the stop location are clearly identifiable in your picture. Do not send the pictures in low resolution. Check your pictures while still at the tour stop location to ensure that your flag number is clearly visible. Check for sun glare (you may need to change the angle), check that your fingers are not covering the flag number, check that your picture is not in low resolution or thumb nail mode, etc.
Approximate locations of 2026 tour stops.
THIS LIST OF TOUR STOPS BELOW IS NOT CONSIDERED COMPLETE. ADDITIONAL TOUR STOPS MAY BE ADDED UP UNTIL FEBRUARY 16, 2020. Do not assume that the tour stops listed below are in any particular order. You will want to check the links for locations and other information as you plan your touring trips.
Tour Stop 25 (any Red Roof property), Tour Stop 50 (Lone Star Rider’s Trailer), and ALT 5 (Ride for Kids) are not reflected on the map graphics.
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A bound book (book cover below) of the tour stops can be purchased from the Lulu Bookstore. You can order a bound version and have it shipped directly to you from the bookstore.
Regular Tour Stops
TO MAKE DONATIONS TO THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION VIA LONE STAR RIDER’S “RIDING FOR A CURE” MISSION, GO TO THE WEBSITE AT THIS LINK. SUBMIT A PICTURE OF THE EMAIL RECEIPT TO THE PICTURE SUBMISSION PORTAL. When you fill-out the on-line donation form, put your name in the “name recognition box and tell him that you are participating in the Motorcycle Grand Tour of Texas in the “personal note” box.
ALTERNATE TOUR STOPS
team.curethekids.org/MotorcycleGrandTourTX
There are six alternative tour stops on the tour. Riders may substitute a regular tour stop with an alternate tour stop. Riders may also submit more than 50 tour stops (such as all 50 regular tour stops plus one or more alternative tour stops). Riders that do so will be credited with the applicable number of points for the stops. However, will receive the “50 Stop Finisher” rocker patch.
BONUS POINTS – For five (5) bonus points, take one picture of your bike at a tour stop with your tour flag and a copy of Ride Texas magazine. You pick the tour stop location, but only submit one picture. Submitting multiple pictures with the magazine in the picture will not increase the bonus points – just send one. For subscription information to Ride Texas magazine, click this link.
NOTE: In accordance with the Rules for Participation, points for purchases or donations (from designated tour stops) may be obtained for up to three receipts submitted. Except for sponsors in the lodging business, the purchase of multiple items on one receipt shall be deemed one purchase and the points calculated shall be based upon the total amount paid (as reflected on the receipt). Receipts submitted for overnight stays with Sponsors in the lodging business will be given credit for multiple purchases for multiple day stays, up to a maximum of three days. See the Rules for Participation for additional details.
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