According to WFRV.com, Harley-Davidson will sell its "Harley-Davidson Ride Atlas of North America" at bookstores, dealerships and other outlets sometime in May. It's a typical atlas, except it highlights 25 scenic rides, including a segment of Route 66. The featured rides range from jaunts on Route 66 in Arizona, with suggested stops at Prescott National … Continue reading Harley-Davidson to sell “Ride Atlas”
Day: April 30, 2006
Pain Walker makes it to Flagstaff
Dennis Kinch, the man who's walking Route 66 for the National Pain Foundation, has made it into the high-altitude air of Flagstaff, Ariz. His Web site gives this update: Dennis has made it to Flagstaff, AZ! With the help of the people at the Print Shop, Dennis was able to make it into Flagstaff with … Continue reading Pain Walker makes it to Flagstaff
Voluptuous mural in Albuquerque gets repainted
(Warning: Some content in following post may not be work-safe.) The Duke City Fix reports that the provocative painting over Snob Hill Body Jewelry in Central Avenue (aka Route 66) in Albuquerque has been redone. The painting of the nude, buxom woman that was seen over the body-piercing business (can be viewed here) has been … Continue reading Voluptuous mural in Albuquerque gets repainted
Mother Road maintains its allure
A feature in the Edmond (Okla.) Sun mentions the town trying to play up its Route 66 heritage during the state's centennial next year. But most of the story is about how the Mother Road has kept its allure all these years. It includes a lot of comments from Oklahoma Route 66 researcher and author … Continue reading Mother Road maintains its allure
Clanton’s Cafe featured on Roadfood.com
Clanton's Cafe, which has been feeding Route 66 travelers and locals in Vinita, Okla., since 1927, is the latest Restaurant of the Day in Jane and Michael Stern's popular Roadfood.com site. I personally can vouch for the pies, pot roast, chicken-and-dressing, and breakfasts, especially the bacon. But the methods in which Clanton's owners describe to … Continue reading Clanton’s Cafe featured on Roadfood.com