Dozens of long-distance motorcycle cruises are organized on the Mother Road each year. But this one is too unusual to ignore.
In a few days, the Pre-1916 Motorcycle Cannonball endurance run begins in Kitty Hawk, N.C., and ends 17 days later at the shores of Santa Monica, Calif. The caravan will drive on a large chunk of Route 66 west from Albuquerque.
Barry Brown gives a good overview of his very rare 1913 Harley Davidson:
And here’s Matt Olsen’s cherry-looking Sears Twin motorcycle:
Here’s a complete list of entrants. The oldest machine in the event is a 1907 German-made JAP model.
If you want to see these old and rare machines, here’s a list of tour stops.
(Hat tip: Denny Gibson)