No more than a month ago, cancer survivor Buddy Boren, 62, dropped out of his Tour de Route 66 cycling fundraiser because of a sore knee. But after a bit of rest, he was back on his bicycle. Now he's set to ride into the beaches of Santa Monica today and conclude his treak, according … Continue reading That’s quite a recovery
Category: Road trips
Bloggers on Route 66 roundup
I've suddenly found a few bloggers traveling on the Mother Road or musing about it. Trapped in an RV for 51 Days! takes in the sights of Winslow, Ariz. Bearnard B. Behr on Route 66 was in Winslow, too. On the Road with Tom & Thea took a liking to Tucumcari's Buckaroo Motel. Naomi of … Continue reading Bloggers on Route 66 roundup
Another fat man is walking Route 66
Taking a page from Steve Vaught and his thefatmanwalking.com site, Gary Long is trying to lose weight by walking across the country and is documenting his quest with afatmansjourney.com. Long once weighed about 380 pounds and lost about 80 pounds walking from St. Louis to New York City. Now he's in Southern California, preparing to … Continue reading Another fat man is walking Route 66
Tour de Route 66 resumes
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
Jann Scott’s Route 66 TV series is on Web
Television host Jann Scott of Boulder, Colo., has placed all 22 episodes of his whimsical 30-minute programs about historic Route 66 on Travel Channel 1 Web site here. They're available as podcasts, too.
A small Mother Road miracle
Tony Pierce of LAist, a Web site about Los Angeles, embarked on a Route 66 road trip from his home base. It sounds like he got ripped off by his auto mechanic, though. After an oil change and other small repairs that totaled $250 before his trip started, the oil light came on somewhere in … Continue reading A small Mother Road miracle
Truckin’
Two couples driving in restored Ford Model A trucks are in Canada right now. But they plan on driving Route 66 in addition to other road trips. The Aurora newspaper in Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada, has the story.
Roller Rapper reaches the end of the line
Robby Love, aka the Roller Rapper, recently finished his Route 66 tour, despite near-exhaustion, logistical screw-ups and a broken-down RV. Love filed his last tour diary entry on Monday after reaching the shores of Santa Monica. As far as the next roller tour goes, I think i would definately (sic) do it again. I had … Continue reading Roller Rapper reaches the end of the line
Five vintage cars to drive the Mother Road
When I say vintage, I mean vintage. Five Austin Sevens, dating from 1929 to 1938, will be driven on the full length of Route 66 next month by members of the 750 Motor Club, based in Great Britain. These cars are similar to what Jack Rittenhouse drove when he was researching "A Guide Book to … Continue reading Five vintage cars to drive the Mother Road
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