Bikers ready to kick off ROT Rally 2017

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin is about to get much louder. The Republic of Texas Biker Rally kicks off Thursday morning and riders from throughout Texas and the region have already made their way into town.
“There’s always been a big turnout here and it’s always been awesome,” said Paul Seekford from Conroe. This is Seekford’s 9th year coming to ROT Rally. He loves the crowd and hopes all of Austin sees what he and the other bikers are all about. “They&rsq