2LaneLife is embarking on a cross-country journey along Route 66 in celebration of the highway’s centennial and the United States’ 250th birthday. The project aims to raise awareness of the highway and encourage travelers to experience it firsthand.
The team will begin their journey in April in Milwaukee, picking up Harley-Davidsons for the ride, and then travel from east to west from Chicago to Santa Monica.
Along the way, 2LaneLife will visit historic restaurants, motels and other Route 66 destinations. The adventure will be documented through high-quality YouTube videos and daily posts, stories and reels on Instagram, giving audiences an immersive look at the Mother Road.
“We’re thrilled to see initiatives like 2LaneLife bringing Route 66 to life for a new generation of travelers,” said Bill Thomas, chairman of the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership and a commissioner for the Route 66 Centennial Commission. “Projects like this inspire people to get out on the road, explore its historic sites, and connect with the communities that have kept Route 66 vibrant for 100 years.”
“First, we are honored that the 2LaneLife Route 66 Tour will be recognized as an official tour of the Route 66 Centennial Activities. And second, our motto: ‘Shaking Hands With America,’ will be on full display as we travel along the Mother Road celebrating her 100th birthday and the 250th birthday of our country,” said 2LaneLife founders Gaylin Anderson and Lance Coury.
The team also hopes to attend one or two milestone events along the route, such as the Kingman Car Show in Arizona, celebrating its 30th year.
Through this project, 2LaneLife aims to highlight the history, beauty and enduring significance of Route 66, encouraging people across the country to celebrate its centennial by experiencing the road for themselves.
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