Terry and I have been pondering the many options for traveling by bicycle across the USA. We have thought about the weather conditions in the Sierra's and Rockies, looked at the long stretches of desert and barren land through Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Taking all the pro's and con's of all three routes we have decided on following ROUTE 66 one of the first iconic interstate highway's across this great land from Santa Monica, CA to Marshfield MO. We will then leave Route 66 and continue east to Virginia and the Atlantic coast.
Route 66 was one of the original U.S. highways, established November 11, 1926 from Chicago to Los Angeles. It was a significant highway for migrants as they traveled west during the Dust Bowl Days of the 1930's. As the modern Interstate highway system was developed, Route 66's popularity and practicality waned. June 27, 1985, Route 66 was officially decommissioned and removed from the U.S. Highway System. Since that time Route 66 communities have worked hard to keep the nostalgic flavor of this piece of Americana alive and well.
This route has epic adventures mixed with pieces of Americana that draw's even the most experienced cyclist to attempt a crossing over the Mohave Desert, into the heart of the Navajo Indian Reservation, into the Great Plains of America, and eastward to the Atlantic coast.
We are excited, eager, and ready for this crossing by bicycle.
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