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Hi, has anyone here done what was the old Route 66 road from East to West of the States?
A friend and myself where thinking it would be great to rent a couple of Harley's, and do it.
A quick search reveals renting the bikes to do it isn't a problem.
If anyone has done it, do you have any tips? Maybe what would be a good time span for instance, places that are a must visit, and places not to go!
I think we can rustle up another couple of Pals to do it with, and my wife thinks it should be done without the wives, so it would definately be a "boys" thing.
Cheers,
Mick.
A friend and myself where thinking it would be great to rent a couple of Harley's, and do it.
A quick search reveals renting the bikes to do it isn't a problem.
If anyone has done it, do you have any tips? Maybe what would be a good time span for instance, places that are a must visit, and places not to go!
I think we can rustle up another couple of Pals to do it with, and my wife thinks it should be done without the wives, so it would definately be a "boys" thing.
Cheers,
Mick.
Great! Will you be posting up your experiences when you get back?
A friend has recomended these people. he used tham last year to do some of the Pacific coast.
http://www.eaglerider.com/default.aspx
A friend has recomended these people. he used tham last year to do some of the Pacific coast.
http://www.eaglerider.com/default.aspx
mickrick said:
Hi, has anyone here done what was the old Route 66 road from East to West of the States?
You must be mad - I can't see any fun in this at all.How about a reality check ?
The Septics drive even slower and even worse than the Brits,
which would make the entire thing a nightmare of
bad driving and slow speeds.
Allied to the fact that you aren't going to be able
to do more than about 300 - 400 miles a day in some rented
shed consistently anyway.
You sound like you've been overdosing on old Hollywood films
again.
You need to get out more Pal. 
I once sailed a 14m boat around the world in 18 months. Did 5 continents and 24 countries. I suppose that sounds boring to you too?
Maybe you could enlighten us with some of your adventures?
Actally don't bother, becuase I'm not interested in the fact you did 150 something mph in some ubershed.
I was doing that on bikes in the early 80's when you where probably still pissing your pants.
Oh and by the way, I've been up the east and west coast of North America, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Vancouver sound, Alaska, and quite a bit of South America too. Spent 6 months in Miami also. So you don't need to tell me about Americans, I know quite a few.
Your post wasn't helpfull at all was it.
I once sailed a 14m boat around the world in 18 months. Did 5 continents and 24 countries. I suppose that sounds boring to you too?
Maybe you could enlighten us with some of your adventures?
Actally don't bother, becuase I'm not interested in the fact you did 150 something mph in some ubershed.
I was doing that on bikes in the early 80's when you where probably still pissing your pants.
Oh and by the way, I've been up the east and west coast of North America, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Vancouver sound, Alaska, and quite a bit of South America too. Spent 6 months in Miami also. So you don't need to tell me about Americans, I know quite a few.
Your post wasn't helpfull at all was it.
Edited by mickrick on Wednesday 19th January 09:46
mickrick said:
I was doing that on bikes in the early 80's when you where probably still pissing your pants.
Tcoh !May I suggest you calm down a bit and have a think about a few facts ?
For starters, unless you pay top dollar for something
interesting, your rented car will be somewhere between
rubbish and average i.e. something American, ordinary
and rented. You'll be spending 1-2 weeks in it to do the
whole Route 66.
For seconds, Route 66 is Chicago to LA, so most
of the time you will be driving through what even
Americans call "the flyover states" i.e. hundreds and
hundreds of miles of agricultural land. Admittedly, there
are some things worth seeing in CA & NV, but even then
there's a lot of nothing much to see. Even Las Vegas to LA is
240 miles and in my experience it was about as much fun as
the M1 London to Leeds.
For thirds, you aren't really visiting too many different
cultures are you ? It's going to be wall to wall well, American culture. Three languages and four sorts of money just to get breakfast ? I think not.
Still, each to their own, but personally a wet
weekend in Ostend sounds far more interesting. At least
the beer is better.
Why not come back when you've made the trip and tell
us how brilliant it was and you've met the woman
of your dreams ?
I haven't driven the length but a number of sections, its worth doing your research and seeing the sites you want and cruise through the one you don't (there will be a few!)
I can recommend stopping at the Route 66 museum in Oklahoma. If you really want to get in to the spirit, buy some 50's music and start calling ROWT 66!
I can recommend stopping at the Route 66 museum in Oklahoma. If you really want to get in to the spirit, buy some 50's music and start calling ROWT 66!
dcb may I suggest you read my original post?
Did I mention renting a car? er...No!
I was asking for information from anyone that has done it. I'm doing what's called research first.
I don't think I asked for naysayers to pipe up and tell me "Septics" would make it a nighmare, I need a reality check, or I've been watching too many movies, it'll be s
t etc. etc. Have you don it yourself?
Do you actually know what the term "Septics" means? It's deogatory, and if I where American, and you used it to my face in a bar, it would merrit a bloody nose!
As for the woman of my dreams.. I married her years ago.
mxspyder, thanks for the tip on the museum in Oklahoma. Now on the list.
Vantage man nowt wrong with old and slow! Life's a journey, we all know what the final destination is. It's what you see and do on the way that counts, and as you say, the people you meet. And also the company you keep.
I've mentioned it to a few friends the past few days, and now we are 5!
So whatever happens, we'll have a blast!
Hope you enjoy it, and will look forward to hearing about your exploits. Will you be doing it with someone else?
If you find any good links, post 'em here?
Regards,
Mick.
Did I mention renting a car? er...No!
I was asking for information from anyone that has done it. I'm doing what's called research first.
I don't think I asked for naysayers to pipe up and tell me "Septics" would make it a nighmare, I need a reality check, or I've been watching too many movies, it'll be s
t etc. etc. Have you don it yourself? Do you actually know what the term "Septics" means? It's deogatory, and if I where American, and you used it to my face in a bar, it would merrit a bloody nose!
As for the woman of my dreams.. I married her years ago.
mxspyder, thanks for the tip on the museum in Oklahoma. Now on the list.
Vantage man nowt wrong with old and slow! Life's a journey, we all know what the final destination is. It's what you see and do on the way that counts, and as you say, the people you meet. And also the company you keep.
I've mentioned it to a few friends the past few days, and now we are 5!
So whatever happens, we'll have a blast!
Hope you enjoy it, and will look forward to hearing about your exploits. Will you be doing it with someone else?
If you find any good links, post 'em here?
Regards,
Mick.
At present plans are for just me and my lady to do this on our own so we can go at what ever pace we want and stop and start as we want. Looked at a few guided tours but we are not too keen on them. Still a bit up in the air as to how long we will take probably 2 weeks but may take longer.
Get some ariel views on Google to see the condition of the road. I drove on it in California [ in 1994 so it may be better now ] but it wasn't what I expected. Narrow back road made of concrete and nothing to see appart from a very interesting barbed wire museum. Took pictures of my new Formula Firebird by an origional Route 66 sign and got back to the interstate. Had to be on the old road though for the historical thing. Drove all over America for two months and had an amazing experience. Get off the main roads, you will see great America.
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
I was thinking of doing it next Spring. (2012)
Good idea regarding Google.! Idealy it would be good to get on the back roads for the places worth seeing, then on the highway to make up some miles, and pass the places not recomended!
Plenty of time for research.
Good idea regarding Google.! Idealy it would be good to get on the back roads for the places worth seeing, then on the highway to make up some miles, and pass the places not recomended!
Plenty of time for research.
Edited by mickrick on Monday 24th January 18:41
dcb said:
Tcoh !
May I suggest you calm down a bit and have a think about a few facts ?
For starters, unless you pay top dollar for something
interesting, your rented car will be somewhere between
rubbish and average i.e. something American, ordinary
and rented. You'll be spending 1-2 weeks in it to do the
whole Route 66.
For seconds, Route 66 is Chicago to LA, so most
of the time you will be driving through what even
Americans call "the flyover states" i.e. hundreds and
hundreds of miles of agricultural land. Admittedly, there
are some things worth seeing in CA & NV, but even then
there's a lot of nothing much to see. Even Las Vegas to LA is
240 miles and in my experience it was about as much fun as
the M1 London to Leeds.
For thirds, you aren't really visiting too many different
cultures are you ? It's going to be wall to wall well, American culture. Three languages and four sorts of money just to get breakfast ? I think not.
Still, each to their own, but personally a wet
weekend in Ostend sounds far more interesting. At least
the beer is better.
Why not come back when you've made the trip and tell
us how brilliant it was and you've met the woman
of your dreams ?
I went from Vegas out towards (maybe 150/200 miles) LA in November in the 6th seat of a Kia(I think) people carrier and fairly enjoyed it. May I suggest you calm down a bit and have a think about a few facts ?
For starters, unless you pay top dollar for something
interesting, your rented car will be somewhere between
rubbish and average i.e. something American, ordinary
and rented. You'll be spending 1-2 weeks in it to do the
whole Route 66.
For seconds, Route 66 is Chicago to LA, so most
of the time you will be driving through what even
Americans call "the flyover states" i.e. hundreds and
hundreds of miles of agricultural land. Admittedly, there
are some things worth seeing in CA & NV, but even then
there's a lot of nothing much to see. Even Las Vegas to LA is
240 miles and in my experience it was about as much fun as
the M1 London to Leeds.
For thirds, you aren't really visiting too many different
cultures are you ? It's going to be wall to wall well, American culture. Three languages and four sorts of money just to get breakfast ? I think not.
Still, each to their own, but personally a wet
weekend in Ostend sounds far more interesting. At least
the beer is better.
Why not come back when you've made the trip and tell
us how brilliant it was and you've met the woman
of your dreams ?
A wet weekend in Ostend sounds pretty s
te to me to be honest. But then as you said, each to their own.Also just looking on the wiki for Ostend, none of the pictures of it look much different from places Ive seen in the UK. Although Ive never actually been there so I dont know.
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Hi, I drove from Austin, Texas to Missouri( Lakes of the Ozarks)a couple of weeks ago. When going through Oklahoma i saw the route 66 signs and realised it was part of the main road, I saw the sign for the museum but did not stop as I still had a few hundred miles to go. Did the trip on a Thursday and came back on a Sunday, Thursday traffic was good but Sunday was bad, for whatever reasons there are a LOT more trucks on weekends so be aware of this when planning any road trips,hope this helps.
Hi, I drove from Austin, Texas to Missouri( Lakes of the Ozarks)a couple of weeks ago. When going through Oklahoma i saw the route 66 signs and realised it was part of the main road, I saw the sign for the museum but did not stop as I still had a few hundred miles to go. Did the trip on a Thursday and came back on a Sunday, Thursday traffic was good but Sunday was bad, for whatever reasons there are a LOT more trucks on weekends so be aware of this when planning any road trips,hope this helps.
dcb said:
You must be mad - I can't see any fun in this at all.
How about a reality check ?
The Septics drive even slower and even worse than the Brits,
which would make the entire thing a nightmare of
bad driving and slow speeds.
Allied to the fact that you aren't going to be able
to do more than about 300 - 400 miles a day in some rented
shed consistently anyway.
You sound like you've been overdosing on old Hollywood films
again.
What a MoronHow about a reality check ?
The Septics drive even slower and even worse than the Brits,
which would make the entire thing a nightmare of
bad driving and slow speeds.
Allied to the fact that you aren't going to be able
to do more than about 300 - 400 miles a day in some rented
shed consistently anyway.
You sound like you've been overdosing on old Hollywood films
again.
Edited by tfeb on Wednesday 4th May 15:50
mickrick said:
Hi, has anyone here done what was the old Route 66 road from East to West of the States?
A friend and myself where thinking it would be great to rent a couple of Harley's, and do it.
A quick search reveals renting the bikes to do it isn't a problem.
If anyone has done it, do you have any tips? Maybe what would be a good time span for instance, places that are a must visit, and places not to go!
I think we can rustle up another couple of Pals to do it with, and my wife thinks it should be done without the wives, so it would definately be a "boys" thing.
Cheers,
Mick.
I did a group trip a few years back after working at a summer camp. Did San Fransisco, Yosemite, Vegas, Lake Powell, L.A. We touched on a few parts of Route 66 on the way too. I would love to go back with the gf and hire a mustang for a bit and do Chicago to L.A. Always thought would be a fun Honeymoon.A friend and myself where thinking it would be great to rent a couple of Harley's, and do it.
A quick search reveals renting the bikes to do it isn't a problem.
If anyone has done it, do you have any tips? Maybe what would be a good time span for instance, places that are a must visit, and places not to go!
I think we can rustle up another couple of Pals to do it with, and my wife thinks it should be done without the wives, so it would definately be a "boys" thing.
Cheers,
Mick.
Just make sure you visit 'The Snow Cap Cafe' (easily found on google/trip advisor). Unfortunatly the guy who I met has died since but his sons run it now I believe. Its a very unique cafe to visit.
Edited by tfeb on Wednesday 4th May 15:53
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