There’s something about the USA and Route 66 that I just love. If I could I’d visit it more than I have been able to to date. Route 66 is in my opinion one of the ‘must do’ drives for any motoring enthusiast. Be it in a car or on a bike it is a …
Route 66 – (2018) – Things to see and do.
This is by no means a comprehensive list of Route 66 attractions. Rather it is a list of what I have seen previously or plan to see on my next trip along The Mother Road. State by State: Illinois Route 66 starting point (Chicago) The Launching Pad and the Gemini Giant (Willmington) Two-cell Jail (Gardner) Ambler’s Texaco Gas Station (Dwight) …
Route 66 – (2018) – Route 66 Harley-Davidson Dealers
Some Harley-Davidson dealers you can visit when you do your Route 66 journey. Illinois Harley-Davidson 9950 Joliet Rd, Countryside, IL 60525 Chicago Harley-Davidson 2929 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL 60026 Barbed Wire Harley-Davidson 969 N Peace Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115, USA Hall’s Harley-Davidson 2301 N Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL 62702 Doc’s Harley-Davidson 930 S Kirkwood Rd, Kirkwood, MO 63122, …
The 2017 Thirsty Tour – Sydney Visit
Once again we went down to the The Rocks in Sydney it’s our favourite destinations in Australia. Circular Quay, the Harbour Bridge, the Opera House and so many places to have a cold beverage. When we go to The Rocks we stay at The Rendezvous Places to have a drink or feed: Munich Brauhaus Lord Nelson Brewery …
Route 66 – (2018 Trip) – Some helpful resources for your trip
Here It Is! The Route 66 Map Series Route 66: EZ66 Guide for Travellers Route 66: Ultimate Guide Route 66 Travel Guide I’ve used the first 2 items on this list previously and I highly recommend them to anyone wanting to do Route 66. These maps created by The Mother Road gurus Jerry McClanahan and …
The 2016 Thirsty Tour – Sydney Visit
The Rocks in Sydney is one of our favourite destinations in Australia. From Circular Quay, the Harbour Bridge, the Opera House and so many places to have a cold beverage makes it a great place to spend a few days unwinding. When we go to The Rocks we stay at The Rendezvous. They have rooms as …
The 2015 Thirsty Tour – Day 8 – Emerald QLD. to Rockhampton QLD.
After experiencing the issues with our HD Ultra yesterday we opted to ride straight home and not risk anything else failing on the gear selector. We had a great trip with some great friends, we had many laughs and seen some amazing countryside. Now to plan the next adventure. Everyone should take the time and …
The 2015 Thirsty Tour – Day 7 – Longreach QLD. to Emerald QLD.
Our journey was drawing towards its end. Today was a step closer to home. The journey was around 415km, with the only real stop going to be the Ilfracombe Machinery and Heritage Museum. Also know as the “Machinery Mile” it is a fantastic collection of old farm machinery and equipment. The “Machinery Mile” houses a …
The 2015 Thirsty Tour – Day 6 – Winton QLD. to Longreach QLD.
Today was a short ride of around 180km with our destination being Longreach. We would take advantage of the short ride to visit both the Qantas Founders Museum and Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame & Outback Heritage Centre. The Qantas Founders Museum is a world-class, multi-award winning museum, it opened in 1996. It tells the …