Peter Fonda, the son of acting legend Henry Fonda who found fame in 1969's "Easy Rider" that was shot on Route 66, has died. He was 79. Peter Fonda on a Captain America motorcycle in 2009 According to the Los Angeles Times and other media outlets, Fonda died after a bout with lung cancer. Fonda … Continue reading Peter Fonda, known for his iconic role in “Easy Rider,” dies at 79
Category: Motorcycles
Hit-and-run damages gas pump at Soulsby Station
An apparent hit-and-run accident damaged one of the Shell gas pumps at the historic Soulsby Station in Mount Olive, Illinois, last week. The accident occurred Saturday morning amid a group of four touring motorcyclists visiting the station. Mike Dragovich, who's owned the station since 1997, said surveillance video revealed one of the motorcyclists accidentally "dumped" … Continue reading Hit-and-run damages gas pump at Soulsby Station
Vintage Iron Motorcycle Museum in Miami appears to have closed
Reports from a Route 66 researcher and an official from the city of Miami, Oklahoma, indicate the Vintage Iron Motorcycle Museum Miami has closed in recent months after almost 13 years in downtown Miami. According to a post Tuesday evening on the EZ66 Guide to Route 66 on Facebook: The Vintage iron Motorcycle Museum appears … Continue reading Vintage Iron Motorcycle Museum in Miami appears to have closed
License-plate program earns $231,000 for Arizona Route 66 association
Apparently, there's money in them there license plates. Arizona's Route 66 specialty license plate generated $231,161 last year for the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona, prompting the nonprofit to move away from being a membership-based organization and exploring new avenues for preservation and grants. According to a news release Monday from Nikki Seegers, the … Continue reading License-plate program earns $231,000 for Arizona Route 66 association
Oklahoma Motorcycle Guide includes Route 66 itinerary
Oklahoma Tourism recently published a Oklahoma Motorcycle Guide, and Route 66 in the Sooner State is among the itineraries. According to a news release from the agency, the 40-page guide features 12 rides "throughout the state that showcase Oklahoma’s diverse terrain." “Oklahoma has so much to offer motorcyclists, and we wanted a guide that would … Continue reading Oklahoma Motorcycle Guide includes Route 66 itinerary
Rockin’ Route 66 replaces Rockabilly on the Route festival in Tucumcari
A new organization announced a Rockin' Route 66 rockabilly-themed festival in June 2019 in Tucumcari, New Mexico -- two years after the town's Rockabilly on the Route event went on hiatus. Representatives from Garage 71 and Grease Inc. made the announcement in late June about the new festival, but news of it surfaced on Facebook this … Continue reading Rockin’ Route 66 replaces Rockabilly on the Route festival in Tucumcari
Steppenwolf, Grand Funk Railroad will headline Decades of Wheels opening
The upcoming Decades of Wheels museum in Baxter Springs, Kansas, will mark its opening in mid-October with a series of concerts, including 1960s and '70s rock acts Steppenwolf and Grand Funk Railroad. The Oct. 12-14 weekend also will feature country-rock acts Granger Smith and Reckless Kelly. a Texas rock act, Band of Heathens, and a … Continue reading Steppenwolf, Grand Funk Railroad will headline Decades of Wheels opening
Illinois launches Route 66 motorcycle plate program
Illinois motorcycle owners now can join car owners in the Land of Lincoln by registering for an Route 66 license plate. According to a news release from the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway: Bill Kelly, executive director of the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway, observed that "Illinois residents that ride will now be able to … Continue reading Illinois launches Route 66 motorcycle plate program
Fire damages Iron Hog Restaurant and Saloon in Oro Grande
An early morning fire Friday gutted the kitchen of the Iron Hog Restaurant and Saloon, a favorite watering hole for motorcyclists and Route 66 travelers going through Oro Grande, California. According to the Victorville Daily Press: The blaze erupted at the shuttered saloon, located at 20848 National Trails Highway, at 5:39 a.m. Friday. It spread … Continue reading Fire damages Iron Hog Restaurant and Saloon in Oro Grande
App developer offers opportunity to Route 66 groups, businesses
The developers of the Route 66 Navigation app plan in July to have a stand at a huge Harley-Davidson event in the Czech Republic, and it's offering a free chance for Route 66 groups and businesses to be a part of it. The Harley-Davidson 115th anniversary party is slated for July 5-8 in Prague, Czech … Continue reading App developer offers opportunity to Route 66 groups, businesses