This combination of a slide show and film footage from a group's motorcycle trip through the desert Southwest in April 2006 is better than most that I see on YouTube. I also approve including the hit remix of "A Little Less Conversation" by Elvis Presley.
Category: Motorcycles
PlayStation2 game includes a Route 66 cruise
According to this news release, Activision has produced a new PlayStation2 game called Harley-Davidson Race to the Rally, which allows even non-motorcycle riders to experience the open road in a Hog. Here are the features: Harley-Davidson®: Race to the Rally takes gamers from coast to coast across America exploring classic rides centric to "Harley-Davidson" and … Continue reading PlayStation2 game includes a Route 66 cruise
Mini road trip
For those who think regular motorcycles are too darned big, there are mini motorsports rallies. This one was on Route 66 in Arizona from Seligman to Grand Canyon Caverns. I love AC/DC, but "Shoot to Thrill" seems a tad macho for someone who rides a motor scooter.
This is a church?
The Creek County (Okla.) Board of Adjustment rejected Charles Elliott's request for zoning exceptions so he can host a motorcycle rally on his property off Route 66 near Depew, according to the Sapulpa Daily Herald. Elliott hosted one rally last year, but a second was halted by a court injunction because it violated zoning rules. … Continue reading This is a church?
Couple finishes their dream trip
The Independent in Masillon, Ohio, tells about Bill and Flo McKinney, who climbed on the back of a Kawasaki motorcycle and traveled 6,100 miles throughout America, including Route 66. When they were hungry, they stopped at small retro diners along Route 66. When they were tired, they’d look for the cleanest motel room in town … Continue reading Couple finishes their dream trip
More Irish are coming!
There's another group of Irish citizens that will be motorcycling on Route 66 for charity, except this time it's for UNICEF. The Roscommon Herald in Ireland has the story.
Irish bikers roar into Tulsa
About 90 Irish citizens on Harley Davidsons cruised into Tulsa on Wednesday, stopped at Route 66 Harley Davidson and ate at the 5 and Diner next door, reports KOTV. The Route 66 Challenge is a fundraiser for the Temple Street University Children's Hospital in Dublin. A few members of the group found the 92-degree heat … Continue reading Irish bikers roar into Tulsa
Motorcyclists’ road diary
Two buddies on motorcycles rode down Route 66 from Carthage, Mo., to New Mexico. This slideshow on YouTube shows the sights they encountered.
He passes the test
David Mitchell, an actor in the TV show "Fair City" across the pond, had one obstacle remaining before he could embark on a fundraising motorcycle ride on Route 66 to help the Temple Street Children's Hospital in Dublin, Ireland. He didn't have a motorcycle license. According to the Irish Examiner, that has been remedied. Get … Continue reading He passes the test
Bear with the Mother Road
I found a fun blog with the lengthy title, Bearnard B. Behr on Route 66 ... An Adventure Across the Nation! Mr. Behr is the mascot of Gary Fleshman, who's guiding a motorcycle group down the Mother Road. Gary's also a professional photographer, so there are plenty of images to go with the text that … Continue reading Bear with the Mother Road