The Cibola County Beacon is reporting that eight of 10 motels in Grants, N.M., are full for the Fire & Ice Route 66 Bike Rally weekend on July 14-16. The local campgrounds have spaces. Better act fast if you want to attend, though.
Category: Motorcycles
Big blowout set for Route 66 Blowout
The Sapulpa (Okla.) Daily Herald has details about the annual Route 66 Blowout, which takes place June 3 and is expected to draw 15,000 to 20,000 people. If you've got a classic car in your garage, bring it.
Grants unveils Vietnam veterans memorial
The Route 66 town of Grants, N.M., unveiled a new, privately funded Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Friendship Park on the city's west side, according to the Gallup Independent. Grants saw five of its soldiers die in Vietnam. About 600 people attended the ceremony, including Gov. Bill Richardson and 250 motorcyclists on their Run for the … Continue reading Grants unveils Vietnam veterans memorial
Harley-Davidson is surveying Route 66 riders
Here's what Harley-Davidson's Web site says: Harley-Davidson needs your help. We are gathering as much information as we can about the "Mother of All Roads," Route 66. If you have traveled any or all of the segments of Route 66 listed below, please take a moment to complete a survey about the conditions, sights, and … Continue reading Harley-Davidson is surveying Route 66 riders