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Old Jun 7, 2022 | 08:58 PM
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Started on a 13 day trip down Route 66 today. Here are a few pictures from day 1, Chicago to Springfield, ILL.














 

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I'm totally I interested in taking this trip but I'm in Cali so it would be the opposite direction.
Safe journeys.
 
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Will be there in September, you have my undivided attention!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Day 2 - Springfield, ILL to Valley Park, MO



Old Gas Station, Mt Olive, ILL


Henry’s Rabbit Ranch

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One of our travel companions.
 
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Tagging on, is this a group ride ?
 
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Tagging on, is this a group ride ?
Yea, I’m riding with The Mother Road Ride Rally. This is the 27th year they’ve done the ride. We have people from all over the country in the group.
 
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Originally Posted by rwtrick
Yea, I’m riding with The Mother Road Ride Rally. This is the 27th year they’ve done the ride. We have people from all over the country in the group.
Thanks safe riding .
 
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Day 3 - Valley Park, MO to Springfield, Mo


Fanning Outpost home of the worlds largest rocking chair.

Fanning Outpost

Worlds Largest Rocking Chair

Route 66 Museum, Lebanon, MO

Museum

Museum

Lunch stop!
 
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Day 4 Springfield, MO to Miami, OK


Gay Parita Sinclair Station

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Super Tram Ice Cream, Caterville, MO

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Cars on the Route, Galena, KS

The original Tow Mater


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Old (now restored) Brothel, Galena, KS


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1923 triple truss bridge over Turn Back Creek

Rainbow Bridge

New hat to commemorate the trip!
 
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Looks like a relaxing trip, how many miles a day you averaging?
 
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