The Meanstreet Riders proclaim to be a bunch of songwriters who formed out of a love of motorcycles and the open road.The Florida-based band might also be taking advantage of a lucrative Harley-Davidson audience.The Meanstreet Riders will release a country-rock CD, "High on the Hog," sometime next month.However, all the album's 10 songs now are … Continue reading Music review: Meanstreet Riders
Category: Motorcycles
Scottish comedian injured during Route 66 trip
Billy Connolly, the Scottish comedian and actor, was injured during a motorcycle mishap while filming a television documentary about Route 66, reported the Scottish Sun on Thursday. The accident happened as the comedy legend tried to turn the powerful three-wheel motorbike while travelling in the Deep South this week. The trike skidded on gravel and Billy … Continue reading Scottish comedian injured during Route 66 trip
A cluster of Spyders
This video becomes impressive when you sit back and watch the Spyder motorcycles just keep rolling in ... https://youtu.be/RMSnako0Jgg It's estimated this parade of Spyders was about 350 vehicles. This was during Spyderfest 2011, hosted by the Route 66 town of Cuba, Mo., a couple of weeks ago. A portion of the attendees stayed at … Continue reading A cluster of Spyders
Fun Run attendance down about 15 percent
Participation in the Arizona Route 66 Fun Run was down about 15 percent this year -- from 841 participants signed in 2010 to about 700, reported the Kingman Daily Miner. The story cited higher gasoline prices as a possibility for the drop. Nearby Laughlin, Nev., holding its annual Laughlin River Run motorcycle event the same … Continue reading Fun Run attendance down about 15 percent
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Good support for bras on the ceiling
This report in the Pulaski County Daily contains some off-kilter banter between officials at a Pulaski County (Mo.) Tourism Board meeting a few days ago. Officials were talking about how area restaurants could draw visitors from far away, instead of just locals. The discussion turned to an old business along an old alignment of Route 66 … Continue reading Good support for bras on the ceiling
Maybe that’s not a good idea
The Route 66 town of Depew, Okla., is considering the annexation of 107 acres of land west of town that includes Charlie Elliott's Route 66 Biker Park, according to the Sapulpa Daily Herald. A public hearing on the proposal will be held 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, at the Depew Town Hall. Three of the … Continue reading Maybe that’s not a good idea
Motorcycle museum selling its Steve McQueen collection
The Route 66 Vintage Iron Motorcycle Museum in Miami, Okla., is selling its memorabilia of late actor Steve McQueen, including its 1971 Husqvarna motorcycle. The motorcycle and a bunch of trophies that McQueen won in races, a racing trunk, and his antique furniture will be auctioned by Bonhams & Butterfields in Carmel, Calif. But this … Continue reading Motorcycle museum selling its Steve McQueen collection
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Photo-op building in Kingman is demolished
A building in Kingman, Ariz., that was decorated in a Harley-Davidson motorcycle theme and often used as a photo opportunity by Route 66 travelers was torn down Thursday, reported the Kingman Daily Miner. The building was owned by the Burlington Northern-Santa Fe railroad. The structure had fallen into disrepair, including part of its roof being … Continue reading Photo-op building in Kingman is demolished