Buddy Boren, a cancer survivor who was pedaling a bicycle down Route 66 to raise money for the Lance Armstrong Foundation, halted his trek in late July because of a sore knee. But Boren got a couple weeks' rest, consulted with his doctor and decided to resume his Tour de Route 66 where he left … Continue reading Tour de Route 66 resumes
Category: Bicycling
Bum knee ends Tour de Route 66 early
Buddy Boren, a 62-year-old Texan who was cycling Route 66 to raise money for the Lance Armstrong Foundation, was forced to stop of his trek about 1,000 miles short of his goal because of a sore knee, reports the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Boren feared that if he kept going, he would inflict permanent damage to … Continue reading Bum knee ends Tour de Route 66 early
Hope he applies plenty of sunscreen
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that Buddy Boren is 600 miles into his Tour de Route 66 bicycle ride. He's going to be heading into Vinita, Okla., today, right when the temperature is forecast to hit 101. It's not looking any better for the rest of the week, either, with temperatures forecast to hit triple … Continue reading Hope he applies plenty of sunscreen
Tour de Route 66
Here's an item from lifestyles columnist Alan Peppard of the Dallas Morning News: For former Grand Prix of Dallas executive director Buddy Boren, the 1994 discovery of 30 tumors in his body was the crucible that moved him from the speedway to the slow lane. Since 2000, he has been making long-distance bicycle rides to … Continue reading Tour de Route 66
Ditty Bops will cycle part of Route 66
Abby DeWald and Amanda Barrett of the folk-rock band The Ditty Bops are embarking on a tour by bicycle to support their new album, "Moon over the Freeway," on Warner Bros. Records, according to the OutdoorNewswire. Part of their route will go on the Route 66 Bicycle Trail. The tour includes stops in the Route … Continue reading Ditty Bops will cycle part of Route 66
Interest in Route 66 increases
Not only are people going to become more curious about Route 66 because of the "Cars" movie that opens Friday, but the Route 66 bicycle trail that's being developed in Illinois will help, too, reports the Bloomington Pantagraph. The article also plugs the Illinois Route 66 Association's Motor Tour next weekend. UPDATE: The Pantagraph also … Continue reading Interest in Route 66 increases
Summerfest includes a bicycle race
The Route 66 Summerfest in Rolla, Mo., will include the Ozark Hellbender Road Race on June 4, which is a 35-mile bicycle jaunt starting from the nearby community of Newburg through the Mark Twain National Forest and near the Little and Big Piney rivers, reports the Rolla Daily News. “I think without a doubt … Continue reading Summerfest includes a bicycle race
Bicycle Comedian will do a Route 66 tour
Tom Snyders, aka the Bicycling Comedian, informed the Route 66 yahoogroup today that he will embark on a Route 66 tour, starting Aug. 28 from Chicago and will run through October. Here's what he said: My performance is a unique, clean, one-man show that lasts approximately one hour. In addition to stand-up comedy about … Continue reading Bicycle Comedian will do a Route 66 tour
Parking fees coming to Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge that connects Madison, Ill., and north St. Louis, Ill., is part of an old alignment of Route 66. It's now used as part of a Trailnet walking and bicycling trail that connects the St. Louis Riverfront Trail and the MCT Confluence Trail. On Monday, Trailnet will begin fees of … Continue reading Parking fees coming to Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
Cyclists pedal down the Mother Road
Bob Moore of Route 66 Magazine informed the Route 66 yahoogroup that the PAC Route 66 Tour for 2006 has started its trip eastward on the Mother Road. The Victorville Daily Press has a story about the group's stop at the California Route 66 Museum. To see the group's schedule, check out its site here. … Continue reading Cyclists pedal down the Mother Road