A few years ago, Julian Audic of France took a Route 66 trip to produce a documentary for French television. His efforts to get the film broadcast are ongoing. If television doesn't work out, Audic says he'll make the documentary available via video-on-demand on the Internet. In the meantime, Audic was able to use a … Continue reading A message from our sponsor …
Category: Motorcycles
Bob Waldmire art featured at Harley-Davidson Museum exhibit
The artwork of Bob Waldmire, the famed and beloved Route 66 artist who died of cancer in 2009, is featured in a current show at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee. "The American Road," which began June 14, "takes visitors on a journey highlighting the evolution of the quintessential American road trip from its early beginnings in … Continue reading Bob Waldmire art featured at Harley-Davidson Museum exhibit
Harley begins Route 66 tour with its electric motorcycle
Harley-Davidson announced about a week ago it would begin a Route 66 tour with its Project LiveWire electric motorcycle -- a prototype that's not yet for sale. Apparently the tour has begun. Although Harley's website doesn't have a schedule posted online, a photo was posted Tuesday of the motorcycles at the eastern beginning of Route … Continue reading Harley begins Route 66 tour with its electric motorcycle
Harley’s rollout of electric motorcycle includes Route 66 tour
Harley Davidson this week announced it's created a prototype electric motorcycle, called Project LiveWire, that will be touring the country -- including Route 66 -- so riders can see it, ride it, and offer feedback to the company. ... The Project LiveWire Experience invites customers to test ride, provide feedback and learn more about the story … Continue reading Harley’s rollout of electric motorcycle includes Route 66 tour
French tourist dies in motorcycle crash
An apparent Route 66 tourist from France died in a motorcycle crash Saturday on Interstate 40 west of Albuquerque, reported the Albuquerque Journal. Erick Hamel, 53, of France died in the crash. The newspaper said he was part of a group of 15 who had landed in Albuquerque and were beginning a tour of America. … Continue reading French tourist dies in motorcycle crash
A timely upload
The makers of the ongoing "Operation Route 66" documentary project posted eight minutes of the film just a few days ago. I've seen other parts of the film, but this is the most arresting: op rt 66 8min from Operation Route 66 on Vimeo. I'm not sure whether it's a coincidence the excerpt was posted … Continue reading A timely upload
Exploring Two Guns
A couple of chums on motorcycles explore the ruins of the Route 66 ghost town of Two Guns, Ariz., which once was the home to a gas station and a wild-animal zoo. https://youtu.be/0UhAXqfnmwE More about Two Guns may be read here.
Driving across the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
Here's one of the advantages of signing up for one of those guided Route 66 tours -- you might be able to drive a motorcycle across the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge near St. Louis. https://youtu.be/UpMf-LMArTk
Motorcycle tour may lead to surge of Uruguayan tourists
A report from the Rolla Daily News about a group of 39 motorcycle riders from Uruguay stopping in Rolla, Mo., during a two-week tour of Route 66 contained a somewhat of a same-old-same-old whiff about it. But when you examine the story closely, this tour is a bit different. First, the tour is coordinated by … Continue reading Motorcycle tour may lead to surge of Uruguayan tourists
Photographer sending Route 66 Polaroids to contributors
A couple that will honeymoon along Route 66 for three weeks in June will send unique Polaroid photographs to contributors of their Kickstarter campaign. The campaign already is a success, with more than $1,200 raised. The fundraising goal was $1,000, and 29 days still remain in the campaign. However, those wishing to receive the photos … Continue reading Photographer sending Route 66 Polaroids to contributors