Just a few more pictures from 66, from Pontiac and Atlanta. … Continue reading
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Here we are at Springfield Illinois, 185 miles from Joliet after traversing one of the longest stretches of Route66. The last 30mile stretch was on the I55 covering 30 miles of wind buffeting riding. On the way we passed through … Continue reading
What a varied day, up and put to the Route66 Welcome centre on US 53, where we met John (shown in the picture with us), this was the guy who guided Billy Connolly on his Route66 tour, So out on … Continue reading
Awoken this morning to yucky tipping it down weather, not nice to ride in but only 160 or so miles to cover. A wonderful restful night at the Hampton Inn, Joliet with free WiFi and breakfast and swimming pool, well … Continue reading
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A bit of a false start, up at 7am for a mile hike to get a healthy breakfast. All packed and sat waiting for the transfer who got the wrong hotel then sat asking us for directions cos he couldn’t … Continue reading
And today we head out to collect the Harley for what will surely be an interesting 2 weeks, not least of all with the Tornados ravaging the area that we are due to drive. Last night saw a thunderstorm hit … Continue reading
Another fun packed evening up the John Hancock tower to the observation deck for 360 degree views of Chicago, topped off with a trip to Ginos on Superior, where the funky bit is you get a permanent marker and leave … Continue reading
A Full Fun Packed walking tour, in low 80s temperatures. A walk to the start of Route66 for a photo stoppirtunity on Adams and Michigan, before walking part of the route up to the Sears (Willis) tower at 1,454ft high … Continue reading
Oh Yes! Bubba Gumps at the Old Navy Pier Chicago and the mother of all drinks a CoronaRita, a half bottle of Corona upside downing Margarita, Pickled liver anyone? Two of these and I’m anyone’s, so to sober up a … Continue reading
Howdy y’all 8.5 hours on a average virgin flight (oh how they have gone downhill). Here we are in Chicago, 6 hours behind the UK in 28 degrees heat. Nice Now walking tour to stretch the legs and more food. … Continue reading