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harley50glide · 12-18-2006, 11:23 AM

Anybody rode route 66 from illinois to california

Ext1jdh · 12-18-2006, 11:33 AM

Not yet, but I plan to one of these days. You and I are comfortably close to the starting point

harley50glide · 12-18-2006, 02:31 PM

Start with a meal at lou mitchells if its still there and away we go,would be a nice ride im sure been thinking about it

Rickster · 12-22-2006, 05:54 PM

I did it last June, it was great! (Google "Mother road rally") You will get a list of groups that offer "guides" The term "guide" is somewhat misleading, because you wind up seeing him only a couple of times a day (they tell you this up front) The road itself, is for the most part, not to inspiring, ( two places that stood out were Winslow, and Kingman in Arizona) but the people were great, and from what I was told, it's the same year after year. Even though the people change, the result is the same. Out of 50+ bikes, about half had done the trip before, some a many as 6 times. One pair was on there third trip, and they came over from England. Be prepared to to meet some cool people, and make some friends.

Christina · 02-07-2007, 07:46 AM

I favor the AZ portion of this ride! The towns along the way have really tried to keep things the same as they were 50 years ago..............ENJOY!!!

Rickster · 02-08-2007, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Christina

I favor the AZ portion of this ride! The towns along the way have really tried to keep things the same as they were 50 years ago..............ENJOY!!!

I agree, if you are looking for things in the flavor of the 50's, Az has the most. The rest is just hit-n-miss. Ca was the biggest disappointment, seemed like it was all either desert, with no one there, or freeway, with every one there.

12-18-2006, 11:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
harley50glide Newbie Joined: Dec 2006 Bike: 2004 electra glide Location: CHICAGO Posts: 4	Route 66 Anybody rode route 66 from illinois to california

12-18-2006, 11:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Elgin, IL, US Posts: 5,225	Not yet, but I plan to one of these days. You and I are comfortably close to the starting point __________________ I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.

12-18-2006, 02:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
harley50glide Newbie Joined: Dec 2006 Bike: 2004 electra glide Location: CHICAGO Posts: 4	Route 66 Start with a meal at lou mitchells if its still there and away we go,would be a nice ride im sure been thinking about it

12-22-2006, 05:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rickster Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 2,914	I did it last June, it was great! (Google "Mother road rally") You will get a list of groups that offer "guides" The term "guide" is somewhat misleading, because you wind up seeing him only a couple of times a day (they tell you this up front) The road itself, is for the most part, not to inspiring, ( two places that stood out were Winslow, and Kingman in Arizona) but the people were great, and from what I was told, it's the same year after year. Even though the people change, the result is the same. Out of 50+ bikes, about half had done the trip before, some a many as 6 times. One pair was on there third trip, and they came over from England. Be prepared to to meet some cool people, and make some friends. __________________ Ever notice that the person telling you to calm down, is the same one that got you worked up in the first place. 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2005 DL1000 V Strom (sold) 2004 Twin Peaks 700 2003 KTM 525 EX/C (for sale) 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

02-07-2007, 07:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
Christina Where Am I ? Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 2002 Fatboy Location: The Desert Posts: 46	I favor the AZ portion of this ride! The towns along the way have really tried to keep things the same as they were 50 years ago..............ENJOY!!! __________________ Christina Don't make me wait for my ride! www.signalsorcerer.com

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