The Tour de Meat is a celebration of Austin, Texas’s place as the new Mecca of Texas barbecue.  With Franklin Barbecue being crowned #1 in the state (which means the world, by definition), and now the new additions of La BBQ and the newest John Mueller incarnation, Austin, Texas is now the barbecue capital of the world!  And that doesn’t even include the famous joints just a short drive away in Lockhart, Elgin, Spicewood, and Llano. This year we are pleased to bring to you the BBQ genius of what is the La Barbecue. This is where we will meet. Parking will be on the streets of Austin. Ride Day 6:30 AM Sign in/registration 7:00AM Ride will start 11:00AM BBQ will be served

Thank you for joining us today for some fun. We appreciate your coming along for our ride and BBQ and helping us to raise money for our favorite charity the Ronald McDonald House of Austin.

Welcome to the Tour De Meat

Our Sponsors and all about our menu

BBQ Info.

Information about routes and what to expect on the course

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Give a shout out to those who helped make this event great!

Our SponsorsSmoker: Indirect Heat Wood-Fired Pit

Wood: Post Oak

I talked to John Lewis over the phone while he was making preparations at La Barbecue to open up the following day. John Lewis became the pitmaster at La Barbecue on November, 4 2012. That’s a few days after John Mueller   was forced out of the same barbecue trailer by the business’s owner and John Mueller’s sister, LeAnn Mueller. John Lewis inherited a trailer and a pit. After multiple adjustments to the pit he finally scrapped it and built his own. Now he’s part owner in the business with his own sausage on the menu, an ideal pit and lots of confidence.

How do you get your sausages so juicy?The secret ain’t really a secret at all. Our meat is, has been and always will be coarse ground. That makes it naturally juicy. No additives necessary.

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All riders will begin at La Barbecue, 902 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702.

Head north on Brushy RoadRight on 2nd Left San MarcosRight on 4th

Left on Robert MartinezRight on 5th Street Left on SpringdaleRight on BolmCross at the intersectin of Shady LaneMake a right into the park parking lot – This is the trail head

13 Milers will turn around at the first waterstop at the Cricket Field

All others will continue on hike/bike trail. You will turn left at Johnny Morris. Please watch for traffic at this section. Cross under 290 and traffic will subside.

Please always observe the laws and rules of the road. Use hand signals and do not ride more than two across. Use your words to let others know what is ahead and behind. Work together to keep this a safe event.

Parking:Parking is a first come first serve basis on the streets of Austin.

Helmets:No arguments, it’s a must: Wear your lids!

Waterstops:We will have 4 waterstops at:1. Walnut Creek Hike/Bike Trail just beyond the YMCA intersection at the Cricket Fields. Look for the Ronald McDonald House Signage.

2. At the intersection of Giles & Harris Branch. Watch the pavement here they scraped the road and it should be paved by now, but no promises.

3. Cameron and Pflugerville East (Pecan to some) You will make a right at this intersection to stay on Cameron.

4. PflugerBerkman Road: This will be the last waterstop and turn around and head back to town.

Emergency Info:

Watch for construction on Cameron at Parmer and near 290. Please obey the traffic laws. Remember you must abide by the same laws as the automobiles. Watch for pedestrians and please be safe.

Remember:

SAG:

Call us for assistance:

Alicia 512.627.3939Panther 512.203.2236

SAG: JJ 512-699-6768

Be safe and have fun!

Bike Info.

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With almost 30 years of service to Austin and Central Texas, we are honored to offer families a place to sleep, eat and relax while their children receive medical treatment at one of the areas nearby hospitals. Austin's Ronald McDonald House provides a restful, comfortable place for families to sleep, creating a home away from home for families living outside of Austin.

If you can be

Batman, BE

BATMAN!

Our CharityCreating a Home Away

from Home for Families

13 Miler 20 Miler 30 Miler

40 Miler 50 Miler 60 Miler

Visit www.austinduathletes.comWe will have printed maps and ride leaders with SAG support as well.