After 3 years of planning, I am riding Route 66 starting June 8

[Little Blue]

Hopefully it won't be raining when you get into Indiana.
Currently we are having a crazy weather month with lots
of rain showers. Just wanted you to know and be prepared.
Any how enjoy your Ryde Time and Always watch out for
the 'cagers'. Every State has a few these days.

 

[tntnj]

2 WEEKS AWAY!!!

Thank you BLUE. I have Gortex boots, rain gear, and water proof gloves. I am ready. I am also watching weather across the States I am going through.

 

[Little Blue]

Just a heads up. Currently raining here in Indiana. This is an all day rain. The temperatures are staying around 70s and above.

 

[tntnj]

Just a heads up. Currently raining here in Indiana. This is an all day rain. The temperatures are staying around 70s and above.

I have the been watching the weather, it looks like I may have rain the first day or two.

 

[Little Blue]

Just 1 week to go. Currently Indiana is looking good for your arrival on June 8th. I hope you take lots of good pictures and are able to Post
some good ones.

 

[Jackhartjr]

I strongly recommend stopping by the Amboy Crater in California. It's on Route 66 near Amboy.
You can actually park and walk a mile or so to the top of the Crater and down into the center.
I stood on the top once about 40 years ago and watched fighter jets doing range practice many miles to the south. There was a tank, like a Sherman tank they were shooting at. It was there, then it wasn't! Lol
I noticed a closure on Route 66 just east of the Crater. Check it out, you may have to run I-40 to Kelbaker Rd, go south to Route 66, it's not far to the Amboy Crater.
I have stopped there several times in my truck.

 

[tntnj]

Thank you Jack That was a place I wanted to stop at.

 

[Baird4444]

After plans fell through a few times, I will do my bucket list to do Route 66 - leaving June 8 to Chicago to start the ride.

we rode sections of AZ and Cali last year, had to be done...

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[Little Blue]

Well the 8th of June is just two days away. Weather News People are saying
might be a rainy day here in Indiana. Just a heads up on rain.

 

[Jackhartjr]

I saw where a guy and his daughter are leaving Utah, heading for Santa Monica Pier, and doing the entire Route 66 Eastbound on a Spyder!

 

[tntnj]

Well the 8th of June is just two days away. Weather News People are saying
might be a rainy day here in Indiana. Just a heads up on rain.

Got the Rain gear and can get to it easily. It looks like I am going to hit some rain over the first two days and clear sailing after that. Thank you for the updates.

 

[pegasus1300]

So if all is well, you start in the morning. I hope you stay dry tomorrow. The West is very hot right now, so stay hydrated, ride early, and quit early if you can. Hot dry winds expected over the next couple of days. Hope you have fun and can post lots of pictures.

 

[canamjhb]

Go extra slow in the rain. Even fully loaded, Spyders can easily hydroplane. I agree with Pegasus comments. Hydrate A LOT for days BEFORE getting into the heat here in the West. Look into getting an evaporative cooling vest. They are very inexpensive and effective. I kept one in an oversize zip-lock bag ready to use. Easy to re-soak every couple of hours at a gas station break. Enjoy your trip and post lots of updates and pictures if you can.

 

[Bfromla]

Last min (hopefully not too late), but keep track of the miles at gas stops, you might accidentally earn Iron Butt achievements.
Additionally, shared here b4:



That one was in Kingman Arizona at a gas station. Seen about 5 of them from Kingsman to Peach Springs Arizona maybe.

As well, possibly at each official RT66 tourist stop, they may have the RT66 wooden poker chips:



Not sure of this location:



As well as the various welcome to States signs along the way. (BTDT proof).

ENJOY

 

[Little Blue]

Well, today is June 8th. I hope you are ready to Start your great adventure (Route 66). Indiana is scheduled for rain in the afternoon. (till 7pm). Hopefully you can Ryde in the good weather 99% of your Trip. Anyhow, that's my wish for you.

Please take lots of pictures and post up often.

 

[Yabbadabbadoo]

Good luck on your trip!

 

[Ozarkwoods]

Safe travels on your epic ride. Keep us posted looking forward to your reports along the way.