Australian wanting to ride Route 66

I've just joined, but I have an ulterior motive. I'm looking for help to get started from the Chicago end of a sole Route 66 ride in April-May 2012. I'm thinking of buying a bike in Chicago, rather than bring one over from Australia. Any suggestions? I'd be looking for a medium-framed flatbar hybrid with front & rear panniers and appropriate gearing.
Thanks for your invitation, Julie.
Ron (email: rmaskell@hotmail.com)

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Permalink Reply by A.K.A Paul on October 12, 2011 at 3:51am

Have a look at this woman's journal at crazy guy website. 

 

I talked with her personally when she finished in Chicago and she said she would never do it again.  She did say it was worth doing but perhaps in a car.

 

Her biggest complaint was that the condition of the pavement was not all that great.

 

If you do a search on the crazy guy site you would probably find more info on biking Rt 66.

Permalink Reply by Ron Maskell on October 12, 2011 at 11:00am

G'day AKA

I have been following Oris Barber's adventures (I'm up to page 45)  http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/?o=1r4vFZo&doc_id=7977&v=vZ. He makes me think it's achieveable.

 I fully expect that the pavement won't be wonderful, so I'm looking for a robust setup to get me there.

 Thanks for your response. I'll have a look at the lady's jouranal. I wasn't aware of it, but Oris did meet a woman who was riding solo from West to East, maybe the same person.

I'll never do it again either; I just want to do it just once.

Ron

Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on October 12, 2011 at 11:11am
I have a whole list of things that are/were better to have done than to be doing.
Permalink Reply by A.K.A Paul on October 12, 2011 at 11:54am
It sounds like it's definitely achievable.

Good luck with your trip!

Give me a shout when you know when you'll be here and I'll buy you a beer when you get here.
Permalink Reply by Ron Maskell on October 12, 2011 at 12:10pm


A.K.A Paul said:
It sounds like it's definitely achievable.

Good luck with your trip!

Give me a shout when you know when you'll be here and I'll buy you a beer when you get here.
You're on! You've heard about the Australian enthusism for beer?
Permalink Reply by Ron Maskell on October 12, 2011 at 12:11pm


Kevin C said:
I have a whole list of things that are/were better to have done than to be doing.
Don't we all, Kevin? This is something I'd like to try.
Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on October 12, 2011 at 12:39pm
And if you show up, I'll buy you your second beer.

Ron Maskell said:


Kevin C said:
I have a whole list of things that are/were better to have done than to be doing.
Don't we all, Kevin? This is something I'd like to try.
Permalink Reply by Ron Maskell on October 12, 2011 at 1:46pm


You're on  two, Kevin! I look forward to it.
Permalink Reply by Mike Zumwalt on October 12, 2011 at 2:16pm
It's an old route for sure but Metra/Amtrak is along a good portion of it so if you need to quit you can.
Permalink Reply by Kelly on October 12, 2011 at 4:01pm
Once you roll into Flagstaff AZ you can crash at my place! I just moved out here from Chicago and can say honestly Route 66 through town ROCKS!
Permalink Reply by Ron Maskell on October 12, 2011 at 7:49pm


Mike Zumwalt said:
It's an old route for sure but Metra/Amtrak is along a good portion of it so if you need to quit you can.
Good to know.
Permalink Reply by Ron Maskell on October 12, 2011 at 7:50pm


Kelly said:
Once you roll into Flagstaff AZ you can crash at my place! I just moved out here from Chicago and can say honestly Route 66 through town ROCKS!
Thank you! I am house trained.

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