Another community has latched on to trying to get money from President Obama's upcoming stimulus package. This time, according to WEEK-TV, the Route 66 town of Chenoa, Ill., is making a pitch: And community leaders in Chenoa say they also are requesting more than $300,000 in federal stimulus funds in order to build a bike … Continue reading Another stimulus proposal
Category: Bicycling
Bike path closer to reality
A bicycle path along old Route 66 in Chenoa, Ill., is closer to reality after its city council approved a motor fuel tax resolution and an engineering agreement, reported the Pontiac Daily Leader. The construction of a bike path, which has been planned for a number of years, will begin south of the TP&W tracks … Continue reading Bike path closer to reality
From Oklahoma to Santa Monica by bicycle
The Daily Oklahoman has a story about Greg Merkel, a recent high-school graduate who lives in Edmond, Okla., who decided to bicycle on Route 66 westward to Santa Monica. Luckily, he met a German in Clinton, Okla., who also was cycling the route. Together, they made it all the way to the Pacific Ocean. "The … Continue reading From Oklahoma to Santa Monica by bicycle
Book review: “Roads to Quoz”
After losing his job and marriage, William Least Heat-Moon and his Ford Econoline van (dubbed Ghost Dancing) embarked on a 13,000-mile journey around America. He avoided the interstates and drove two-lane highways and country roads. He eschewed chain restaurants for mom-and-pop eateries. And he met a lot of interesting people. "Blue Highways: A Journey into … Continue reading Book review: “Roads to Quoz”
Plan approved for interstate bicycle routes
This is potentially big tourism news for Route 66 -- a cross-country bicycle route that mirrors much of the Mother Road. Here's a portion of the press release, published by the SportsOneSource.com: The United States is on a path to creating what could become the largest official bicycle route network in the world, thanks to … Continue reading Plan approved for interstate bicycle routes
Route 66 expeditions for 2009
The year isn't close to being over, but two people are already planning on personal expeditions on Route 66 in 2009. Megan Carter is planning on going from Lawton, Okla., to Chicago by horseback, which is about 1,000 miles. She and her ride will latch on to Route 66 at Chandler, Okla. The trip starts … Continue reading Route 66 expeditions for 2009
Slow-rolling Dutchmen
KSPR-TV in Springfield, Mo., reports about a group of Dutchmen who are taking a road trip down Route 66 in motorized bicycles that seldom exceed 20 mph. That's slow, but they're getting 200 miles per gallon in the process. The group is raising money for an Indonesian school. The group's Web site can be found … Continue reading Slow-rolling Dutchmen
Details on Rolla’s leg of Tour of Missouri
The Route 66 town of Rolla, Mo., is hosting the finish of Stage Four of the Tour of Missouri bicycle race on Sept. 11. Today's Rolla Daily News has details on the cyclists' route through town, so folks can watch: • Entering Rolla from Old Route 66 in Rolla (aka Martin Springs Drive), they will … Continue reading Details on Rolla’s leg of Tour of Missouri
Music artist will bicycle part of Route 66
D:Fuse, an electronica artist who hails from Texas, was interviewed by the Vail (Colo.) Daily before a show in Vail. Here's the interesting excerpt: VD: What has been your major impact on electronic music and how do you plan on impacting the future of electronic music? DJD: I hope my biggest impact will be turning … Continue reading Music artist will bicycle part of Route 66
Threatening weather dampens bridge birthday party
Attendance at Trailnet's annual birthday party for St. Louis' Old Chain of Rocks Bridge (it turned 79) a week ago Sunday was down from the usual because of the threat of stormy weather, reported the Granite City (Ill.) Press-Record. It also rained during part of the events that morning, and flooding from a swollen Mississippi … Continue reading Threatening weather dampens bridge birthday party