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Editorial Submission Guidelines

RIDE TEXAS® is a journalism award-winning travel magazine for motorcyclists. We publish work that emphasizes storytelling using compelling photography and engaging narrative. We strongly recommend you see and edition of RT for the type and style of articles we publish before submitting. We require first publication rights, so work that has been published elsewhere either in print or on-line cannot be considered for publication in RIDE TEXAS®.

Types of articles published

Our focus is regional and includes travel within Texas and into the neighboring states. Broadly speaking, articles should cover the background of the area and insights into the people and places encountered. Part of the submission package is the GO Planner information, which includes an area overview, and a route, as well as reference information. Your article should answer: What’s special about this place? Why should someone want to travel here? Think about the reader.

Photographs

We need a strong selection of photographs with subjects that show insight into the topic. RT wants to transport the reader to the place with vivid imagery. We need bikes and roads, but as important are images of interesting places, strange/unusual things, and people. We use both film and digital—350 dpi. More photos are always better. Please do not digitally manipulate the images prior to submission. RAW files preferred. If you don’t have any photographs to accompany your submission, there is no chance for publication. PHOTO ESSAYS: If your photographic work is outstanding, and has a story to tell, we’re interested.

NOTE: We’re not interested in photographs of bikes parked by the side of the road.

Submission Process

Submissions should include a short summary of your article—enough to explain your concept and provide an idea of your writing style. Your summary should illustrate your writing style and approach to the subject. You must include samples of photographs. If the photos aren’t taken yet, then include samples of your other photographic work. If you have been published elsewhere, please include 1-3 samples of your published work. Please, no calls to the office about submissions.

Mail your proposal and samples to Editor, RIDE TEXAS® PO Box 90374 Austin, TX 78709-0374 If you mail your submission, please do not send it signature required. You may also use the contact form. It may take 1-12 months, but we will reply to all proposals that follow the submission procedure. Materials will not be returned, so please don’t mail your only copies.

Editing

The editor will work with writer on edits but we reserve the right to edit as necessary without the writer’s input.

Events

4th Annual Toy Run

Don’t miss this 4th Annual Toy Run for a great cause. Join this 45-mile, police-escorted ride starting from the Montgomery County Women’s Center and riding to Mancuso Harley-Davidson Crossroads. Meet at 9:00 a.m. Kick Stands Up at 10:00 a.m. Pre-registration deal: $25 per bike | $5 per passenger Go to: https://www.teammancusoevents.com/events/2023-toy-run Day-of, onsite registration: $30 per bike | $10 per passenger All proceeds to benefit the Montgomery County Women’s Center. Bringing a Toy to Donate?…

15th Annual Gruene HOG Toy Run

Ride in the 15th Annual Gruene HOG Toy Run December 2nd, 2023! Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. Kickstands up at 10:00 a.m. Ride cost will be $20 per rider and $5 per additional rider. The ride is a collaboration between Gruene Harley-Davidson, HEB, Tye Preston Memorial Library, Workout on Wheels (W.O.W.), and Ace Hardware. Ride will benefit Green Santa and St Judes Children’s Ranch.

35th Annual Motorcycle Toy Run

The 35th Annual Toy Run is Saturday, December 2, 2023 at The Ranch Harley-Davidson in College Station. Please arrive *no later* than 9:45 A.M. so you have time to sign the waiver and attend the safety briefing and game plan for the day! Kickstands up at 10:00 A.M. sharp! *You do not have to bring anything with you on the day of the Toy Run. Feel free to decorate your bike &/or dress in Christmas-themed/Elf…

Inaugural Polar Bear Toy Run

The first Polar Bear Toy Run on December 2, 2023 will meet at Wheels Tavern in Bryan. Kick Stands Up is at 10:00 AM. The toy run will benefit families of Brazos and Robertson Counties, and will follow a route to deliver toys and items to the families throughout the day. Please check event page for updates.

14th Annual USMCR Toys for Tots Piney Woods Toy Run

The 14th Annual USMCR Toy Run will be Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Backwoods Saloon in Conroe. Registration begins at 12:00 noon at *The Cactus Lounge* in Willis, TX. $20 per Rider $10 per Passenger KSU @ 12:45 PM They will ride directly to the Backwoods Saloon, and kick off the fundraiser with music by Dylan Rhys. Live auction, raffles, and food. As always, this Toy Run benefits children in 5 local counties: Montgomery, Walker,…