An ultra-endurance bicyclist has set his sights on pedaling the length of Route 66 in just eight days in June. Joe Barr of Ireland, who in 2023 won the World Ultra-Cycling Association’s World Cup and World Championship, tentatively plans to begin his trek from the Santa Monica Pier on June 5 and finish in Chicago … Continue reading Ultra-endurance cyclist aims to pedal Route 66 in just eight days
Category: Sports
Tulsa Oilers hockey team to be renamed Route 66 Blue Whales for home games on Jan. 10-11
The Tulsa Oilers hockey team, an Anaheim Ducks and San Diego Gulls affiliate, will temporarily change its name to the Route 66 Blue Whales for home games on Jan. 10-11 in tribute to the historic highway and the Blue Whale landmark in nearby Catoosa. According to a news release from the Oilers, the team will wear … Continue reading Tulsa Oilers hockey team to be renamed Route 66 Blue Whales for home games on Jan. 10-11
Claremore to host Andy Payne Route 66 Race in April
The Route 66 town of Claremore, Oklahoma, will host the Andy Payne Route 66 Race 5K and fun run on the morning of April 12 as part of the highway's centennial celebrations. The Claremore Daily Progress reports that proceeds from the race will benefit the Claremore Museum of History. Those who sign up by March … Continue reading Claremore to host Andy Payne Route 66 Race in April
Rose Bowl’s marquee sign part of $80 million renovation effort
The century-old Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, soon will undergo an $80 million renovation before the 2028 Olympics, including its iconic sign. The San Gabriel Valley Tribune gave the details of the forthcoming work: Phase 1 is estimated to cost $30-35 million and aims to be completed in 2026. Planned projects include a full refurbishment of … Continue reading Rose Bowl’s marquee sign part of $80 million renovation effort
City of Tulsa releases final design of Cry Baby Hill statue
The City of Tulsa released a final rendering of the controversial Cry Baby Hill statue that is set to stand adjacent to Route 66. The final version shows a crying figure aboard a bicycle wearing a helmet, according to the Tulsa World and other media outlets. It's roughly similar to another revision the artist submitted … Continue reading City of Tulsa releases final design of Cry Baby Hill statue
Max’s in Monrovia will honor late Dodgers pitcher and customer Fernando Valenzuela
A restaurant along Route 66 in Monrovia, California, will honor famed Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, a longtime customer who died last month at age 63. Max's Mexican Cuisine at 1101 Huntington Drive (aka Route 66) will hold a tribute to Valenzuela on Nov. 12. According to the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, his favorite … Continue reading Max’s in Monrovia will honor late Dodgers pitcher and customer Fernando Valenzuela
Route 66 Bull Bash held in front of Coleman Theatre in Miami
Here is something you don't see every day: a professional bull-riding competition literally held on Route 66 in front of the Coleman Theatre in Miami, Oklahoma. The event was the Route 66 Bull Bash on Saturday which also included live music, a block party, a beer garden and a broadcast of the Oklahoma-Texas football game … Continue reading Route 66 Bull Bash held in front of Coleman Theatre in Miami
Developer chosen for Route 66-inspired hotel-restaurant complex in Tulsa
The City of Tulsa chose a local developer to build a hotel, restaurant, bar and pool near Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza and Cry Baby Hill that would "enhance Route 66." According to a news release from the city, Sharp Development was picked to develop the site at 815 Riverside Drive, less than a block from … Continue reading Developer chosen for Route 66-inspired hotel-restaurant complex in Tulsa
Artist provides modified sculptures for Tulsa’s Cry Baby Hill
The artist who created a controversial sculpture for Tulsa's Cry Baby Hill has submitted revised concepts of his initial design. According to the Tulsa World and other area media outlets, Ken Kelleher of New Hampshire provided a more bicycle-centric look to his proposed 21-foot-tall "Cry Baby Cry" statue. The new variations show the same figure … Continue reading Artist provides modified sculptures for Tulsa’s Cry Baby Hill
Proposed 21-foot-tall statue near Tulsa’s Route 66 prompts some backlash
A proposed 21-foot-tall statue on Cry Baby Hill near Route 66 in Tulsa has sparked some backlash from residents, ranging from the figure itself to an out-of-state artist being selected for the project. The statue is set to be built before Route 66's centennial in 2026 on the hill at 815 S. Riverside Drive. That's … Continue reading Proposed 21-foot-tall statue near Tulsa’s Route 66 prompts some backlash