The Oklahoma Legislature's House Transportation Committee advanced a measure Wednesday that would create an approximate 90-mile "Historic Bike Trail" along Route 66 from Sapulpa to Edmond. The committee passed House Bill 2049 by a 14-5 margin. It is now on the House floor. The bill, introduced by Rep. Lewis Moore (R-Arcadia) and co-authored by Sen. Andrew … Continue reading Panel advances Oklahoma Route 66 bike trail bill
Category: Bicycling
Blizzard biking
First, a little introduction to this couple: https://vimeo.com/19980629 They are Adam and Christy Coppola, who are on their Give a Bike: 50 State Tour: [They] will be devoting a year of their lives to help give bikes to those in need. They will be the first to complete an unsupported bike tour of the 50 … Continue reading Blizzard biking
Oklahoma bill aims to establish bicycle trail on Route 66
An Oklahoma state lawmaker has introduced a bill that would designate Route 66 between Sapulpa and Edmond as a "Historic Bike Trail" and eventually construct a shoulder for bicycle use on that stretch. Rep. Lewis Moore (R-Arcadia) recently introduced House Bill 2049. The bill says: The portion of State Highway 66 between the Sapulpa city … Continue reading Oklahoma bill aims to establish bicycle trail on Route 66
Why helmets are a good idea on two wheels
In a column in The Telegraph about cycling, British endurance athlete and gold-medalist rower James Cracknell writes more about the accident last summer on Route 66 in Arizona that nearly took his life. Cracknell's tale illustrates why riders should wear a helmet: Despite being lit up like a Christmas tree, I was knocked off my … Continue reading Why helmets are a good idea on two wheels
Mayor: Blue Whale on short list for grant
As expected, Rogers County endorsed the City of Catoosa, Okla.'s effort to apply for a $600,000 state grant to buy the Blue Whale on Route 66 and make improvements to the property, reported the Claremore Daily Progress today. But the most intriguing part of the story is this: Mayor Rita Lamkin said the city is … Continue reading Mayor: Blue Whale on short list for grant
Another Route 66 bike trail section set in Illinois
A federal grant recently was awarded to establish a bicycle and walking trail along Route 66 between Sherman and Williamsville in Illinois, according to the Springfield State Journal-Register. Most of the story is behind the newspaper's pay wall. However, the brief online edition reported that a grant of $269,000 recently was awarded to develop an … Continue reading Another Route 66 bike trail section set in Illinois
Cycling group will map out Mother Road route
The Adventure Cycling Association said it would begin tracing a Chicago-to-Los Angeles route for cyclists to follow as much of historic Route 66 as possible, according to a news release today. From the release: "Route 66 was the overwhelming favorite among our members for a new long-distance route," said Carla Majernik, Adventure Cycling's routes and … Continue reading Cycling group will map out Mother Road route
Illinois receives grant for bicycle trail
McLean County, Ill., has received a $1.5 million federal grant to help build a 4-mile bicycle trail along Route 66 from Normal to Towanda, according to the Bloomington Pantagraph. The money came from federal excise taxes on fuel, and can be used for developing alternative forms of transportation. Local matching funds are required for such … Continue reading Illinois receives grant for bicycle trail
Woman finishes Route 66 bicycle trip for Komen fund
Iris Klein, the woman who decided to bicycle Route 66 to raise money for a breast cancer research fund, reached the end of the road Tuesday at the Santa Monica Pier, according to the Santa Monica Mirror. Klein, who is German, set up BIKE4THECURE because she lost a close personal friend to breast cancer in … Continue reading Woman finishes Route 66 bicycle trip for Komen fund
Albuquerque doesn’t like ‘freeway feel’ of east end
Albuquerque officials don't like the vibe that the east end of Central Avenue (aka Route 66) exudes. So they say they're going to take steps to make it friendlier to residents and travelers, reports KOB-TV. After listening to hundreds of concerns, a complete overhaul in the area is coming with the establishment of new bike … Continue reading Albuquerque doesn’t like ‘freeway feel’ of east end