the road trip route 66

[moronthethrottle]

RAGBRAI

I can't stop thinking about what a cool idea this is!

In 1973 some yocals had the idea to take a bicycle trip across Iowa. Sam Fear, Gearhead10 and the other Iowiegans know what RAGRAI is, but for the rest of you folks it is the Register's Annual Bike Ride Across Iowa. Over the years the Des Moines Register newspaper decided to sponsor the event and it is now one of, if not the largest statewide events. The bicyclists start by dipping their rear tire in the Missouri River and then ride from town to town along different designated routes each summer culminating with dipping their front tire in the Mississippi at the end of the week. Each night they stay in tents in different towns along the way. Many celebrities and thousands of people participate each year. People can make the entire trip or just ride from one town to the next. It's a great economic boost to the communities and helps draw tourism and attention to the state. Lots of partying along the way too, of course!

I could see this Route 66 trip becoming just as popular if it is picked up by a major sponsor. You may be on to something, George! Even if it's only this one time, it's still a great idea.

 

[rockb1]

A major sponsor would be great. Man think of the possabliltys. You could be starting a yearly run! This could really be the start to something great! Man this gets more exciting by the day!

 

[psterlingjr]

hey george. i told my 13 year old son about the trip. he can't wait. if you need any help with anything let me know. or pm with all your ideas.
paul

 

[Perx Motorsports]

i'll keep an eye on this. we will for sure try and convoy from Springfield, MO to OKC. I'm excited for you, this trip will be amazing!

 

[bob w]

Moronthethrottle, I've done that bike ride 5 times, though not recently. I learned Iowa is not a flat as people think. It was a great deal of fun. I think a Route 66 ciruse with a bunch of rats would be great fun too and not as hard on the legs.

 

[dogpatch1]

cruise

...................RATS ACCROSS AMERICA....................

...thanks for all the intrest guys. it has me really excited and pushing forward . i will keep everyone up to date on events as they come in.

moronthethrottle that bike ride sounds cool i like the tire dipping tradition.

bob w. bet it was a hell of a ride...

pster, that sounds awesome to get the youngsters along and interested.

perx. look forward to it for sure!

i will p.m. everyone interested as we start gathering info. as i may need some help and would also like to know from some of you that live in these different states... what is the best time of year to come thru your part of the woods?

are there larger carshows or events that will co-inside with the trip. museums, races, carshows, ect.ect.?? not far off the main road.

please feel free to post any info here.

now for some good news, my former employer(exhaust shop) has donated a 500.00 gas card. and if this keeps up, what i think we will do is divide any gas money donations between everyone as we travel that way we keep individual costs down...

if anyone has done any planning on something like this please feel free to give advise as im a newby to something like this......post away.......... to be continued.... , george, dp1

 

[psterlingjr]

trip

hey george what size of furl tank are u using the ones i build for mine will hold 14 gallons. trying to decide if i may need to do something differant for the trip.

 

[dogpatch1]

tank

i sure hope not cause mines only a 12 gallon.. however i am taking the tunnel ram off and running a tri power setup on the center 2 bbl so i hope my mileage will come up to around 20mpg or so.. i figure we can stop every 100 miles or so for gas and ill carry a gallon too. i think you'll be ok! dp1

 

[psterlingjr]

tank

well i'm building a little trailer to pull behind mine i'm thinking about outting 5 or 6 5 gallon can on it for extera fuel.

 

[DA34GUY]

you know i will brent, but you have to drive urs too! i want to time this trip to correspond with either viva las vegas or a few other big carshows along the way. but i dont want to get caught in the desert heat either???.... dp1, george

Yeah, But it's a dry heat!!!

 

[rockb1]

Yeah, But it's a dry heat!!!

Ya know I hear that a lot. I have never been to the desert and maybe I havent been to a place where it is dry heat, but to the places I have been hot is hot, lol

 

[dmw56]

Here's some good places to stop along the way on Route 66.

Amarillo, Texas... Cadillac Ranch and Big Texan Steak Ranch, Home of the 72 oz. steak free if you eat it in an hour along with a Texas sized baked potato.
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/3087

Tucumcari, New Mexico....Blue Swallow Hotel a must see and photo op.
http://blueswallowmotel.com/

Santa Rosa, New Mexico... Route 66 Auto Museum
http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM1AWJ

Moriarty, New Mexico...The Lewis Antique Auto and Toy Museum
http://www.santafenewmexican.com/DriveMagazine/Car_museum_a_gem_of_a_place_along_Route_66

Edgewood, New Mexico...DMW56 Auto Museum and BBQ
You'd better stop here or I'll be ****ed. I can throw together a BBQ for you weary travelers...New Mexico style.

Albuquerque, New Mexico...Lots and lots to see here cruising down old 66 in ABQ. But don't miss the Unser Racing Museum, maybe Al senior will be there.
http://www.unserracingmuseum.com/

Route 66 Casino and Hotel, ABQ just because.
http://www.rt66casino.com/

 

[wrecker55]

It stays cool enuff across az in april- may-june till you drop into kingman- oatman area, then its hot till you hit the pier, they have a rt 66 cruise from seligman to the colorado riv end of april, 100s of cars and a fun ride, i'll get the dates 4 ya, maybe meet up when you come thru

 

[dogpatch1]

thats what im talking bout!

thanks dmw i am gonna try to make as many as these as we can and wrecker yes hope we meet up. hope you can cruise on in with us. im thinking early april leaving out of here, hows this sound to anyone wanting to go along? give me some feedback on ur times of travel guys... thanks to all so far....

dmw, now i'm hungry already whats on the menu...

 

[dmw56]

It's early April and it's been snowing all day. You never know in NM or AZ.

 

[psterlingjr]

here in kansas it has been nice during the day 60s but below freezing in the mornings. been raining today

 

[rockb1]

April works great for me. Its a little cool but not too bad. My only concern is all of the crazy weather we have had this year. I just wonder what we would run into next spring??

 

[Inked Monkey]

I'm down for the trip. This is something I've wanted to do for a long time. Let me know the details and I'll meet you guys anywhere.

Chris

 

[dogpatch1]

trip

hi chris, i will keep everyone up to date and as it gets closer will post list of stops and places to see. hope you can make it, george dp1

 

[Gearhead10]

Man I just stumbled upon this thread. I think this is an awsome thing to do, DP. Nothin like cruizin down a historic hiway in iron that ya built yourself,ya know. Like some of the guys wrote earlier, this could get to be a popular thing. Kinda like Americruize or Goodguys. I like the "Rats Across America" slogin. Be cool if like Ol' Skool mag would cruize with ya man, you'd be famous for a while. Well, good luck with gettin prepared and keep us up to speed.(with lots of pictures) I'll be followin this story.