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<blockquote data-quote="chaddywaddy" data-source="post: 1595435" data-attributes="member: 22338"><p>Its completely organised through Blue Cucumber from 29/04/2015 to 09/05/2015 Frank has never done this before and as you can see from this web site it is completely organised</p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Itinerary</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Day 1: Arrive in San Diego, California</strong></span></p><p></p><p>Welcome to our day of preparation for the exciting Route 66 Motorcycle Tour. This once in a lifetime journey, with it's unique riding experience, along the most famous two-lane highway in America, could change your life for the better. Your opportunity to visit with new friends, the experience of a legendary road featured in many iconic films and television shows like the one highlighted by Billy Connolly recently. The sights and sounds of a history long forgotten by the modern age, along with the vastly diverse scenery of a landscape most have never seen, will remind us of days gone by.</p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Day 2: San Diego, to Blythe, California</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Approximate mileage: 267 miles</strong></span></p><p></p><p>Our group will aim our heady iron horses northeast through the pine valley to the Salton Sea. After a stop to see the beauty of the San Andreas Fault line we continue east for our first experience of the vast rural expanse of the open roads. On this our first day of the Route 66 Motorcycle Tour, we head along the highway into Blythe for a well earned rest spend our second night. The outdoor pool might entice the brave for a swim before we get changed and head out for dinner.</p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Day 3: Blythe to Payson, Arizona</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Approximate mileage: 253 miles</strong></span></p><p></p><p>Today's ride is not for the faint hearted.... As we leave California, we head into Arizona where we will feel the temperatures rise as we ride north of Phoenix and Scottsdale to Fountain Hills where we take a well deserved break for lunch.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The afternoon is packed full of some of the most spectacular views as we climb and decend some breath taking mountain ranges. It is not uncommon to have eagles souring above us as we ride. We will take a stop to allow you to have your photo taken alongside huge cacti at the side of the road. Our day will end with views of snow covered mountains and forests.</p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Day 4: Payson to Holbrook via the Petrified Forest, Arizona</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Approximate mileage: 204 miles</strong></span></p><p></p><p>We have a surprise in store for you the group as we head north for a ride through the Petrified Forrest National Park, commonly known as the "Painted Desert" you will be astounded by it's natural beauty as we break to take in all that the park has to offer. You will experience a number of iconic Route 66 sights and landmarks in the afternoon as we take time to enjoy the beauty of the landscape. We then head off to "the wigwam motel" for an evening with a difference.</p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Day 5: Holbrook to Williams, Arizona</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Approximate mileage: 244 miles</strong></span></p><p></p><p>An early start takes us off the the town of Winslow for a great photo opportunity and chance to pick up some Route 66 souvenirs. This is followed by a ride out to visit the Meteor Crater. From there we head off to Flagstaff to a brewery for lunch. After lunch we enjoy a ride down throgh Oak Creek CanyonSedona and Jerome National Park, we then ride north again to one of the most iconic Route 66 towns called Williams for en evening of entertainment and food.</p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Day 6: Williams to Laughlin, Nevada</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Approximate mileage: 195 miles</strong></span></p><p></p><p>This morning we west head North into the Grand Canyon National Park. Then we roll in to the historic ghost town of Seligman where we will ride along old Route 66 for an early lunch at a classic old Route 66 Diner in Kingman. After lunch, we take in the amazing town of Oatman before landing in Laughlin for the afternoon and evening of fun.</p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Day 7: Laughlin to Las Vegas, Nevada</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Approximate mileage: 120 miles</strong></span></p><p></p><p>Today we lave Laughlin and head north for Brunch in a world famous cafe in Boulder City followed by a visit to the Hoover Dam. We then take a leasurely ride along the Las Vegas Strip to the Luxor Hotel for a party in the pool whilst your rooms are being prepared. The rest of the day and evening are yours to take in the sights and sounds of Las Vegas. (Remember, what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas!)</p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Day 8: Las Vegas to Barstow, California</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Approximate mileage: 192 miles</strong></span></p><p></p><p>After a lazy start, we leave Las Vegas and head south through Searchlight for an intersting outerspace encounter in the town of Baker. Continuing South West we leave Nevada for our evening stop and entertainment in Barstow.</p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Day 9: Barstow to the Santa Monica Pier, LA, California</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Approximate mileage: 297 miles</strong></span></p><p></p><p>As we head off for the Santa Monica Pier on our final days riding along classic Route 66, we make have time to drop into a Historic Route 66 museum fin Victorville or a much needed comfort break followed by lunch in another 1960's classic diner...... We then snake our way to the Pier and back to the hotel where enjoy a celebration meal together whilst reflecting on the weeks achievemnts.</p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Day 10: Enjoy the morning in Los Angeles before your flight home to the UK</strong></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Day 11: Arrival back into London Heathrow Terminal 5</strong></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chaddywaddy, post: 1595435, member: 22338"] Its completely organised through Blue Cucumber from 29/04/2015 to 09/05/2015 Frank has never done this before and as you can see from this web site it is completely organised [SIZE=5][B]Itinerary[/B] [B]Day 1: Arrive in San Diego, California[/B][/SIZE] Welcome to our day of preparation for the exciting Route 66 Motorcycle Tour. This once in a lifetime journey, with it's unique riding experience, along the most famous two-lane highway in America, could change your life for the better. Your opportunity to visit with new friends, the experience of a legendary road featured in many iconic films and television shows like the one highlighted by Billy Connolly recently. The sights and sounds of a history long forgotten by the modern age, along with the vastly diverse scenery of a landscape most have never seen, will remind us of days gone by. [SIZE=5][B]Day 2: San Diego, to Blythe, California[/B] [B]Approximate mileage: 267 miles[/B][/SIZE] Our group will aim our heady iron horses northeast through the pine valley to the Salton Sea. After a stop to see the beauty of the San Andreas Fault line we continue east for our first experience of the vast rural expanse of the open roads. On this our first day of the Route 66 Motorcycle Tour, we head along the highway into Blythe for a well earned rest spend our second night. The outdoor pool might entice the brave for a swim before we get changed and head out for dinner. [SIZE=5][B]Day 3: Blythe to Payson, Arizona[/B] [B]Approximate mileage: 253 miles[/B][/SIZE] Today's ride is not for the faint hearted.... As we leave California, we head into Arizona where we will feel the temperatures rise as we ride north of Phoenix and Scottsdale to Fountain Hills where we take a well deserved break for lunch. The afternoon is packed full of some of the most spectacular views as we climb and decend some breath taking mountain ranges. It is not uncommon to have eagles souring above us as we ride. We will take a stop to allow you to have your photo taken alongside huge cacti at the side of the road. Our day will end with views of snow covered mountains and forests. [SIZE=5][B]Day 4: Payson to Holbrook via the Petrified Forest, Arizona[/B] [B]Approximate mileage: 204 miles[/B][/SIZE] We have a surprise in store for you the group as we head north for a ride through the Petrified Forrest National Park, commonly known as the "Painted Desert" you will be astounded by it's natural beauty as we break to take in all that the park has to offer. You will experience a number of iconic Route 66 sights and landmarks in the afternoon as we take time to enjoy the beauty of the landscape. We then head off to "the wigwam motel" for an evening with a difference. [SIZE=5][B]Day 5: Holbrook to Williams, Arizona[/B] [B]Approximate mileage: 244 miles[/B][/SIZE] An early start takes us off the the town of Winslow for a great photo opportunity and chance to pick up some Route 66 souvenirs. This is followed by a ride out to visit the Meteor Crater. From there we head off to Flagstaff to a brewery for lunch. After lunch we enjoy a ride down throgh Oak Creek CanyonSedona and Jerome National Park, we then ride north again to one of the most iconic Route 66 towns called Williams for en evening of entertainment and food. [SIZE=5][B]Day 6: Williams to Laughlin, Nevada[/B] [B]Approximate mileage: 195 miles[/B][/SIZE] This morning we west head North into the Grand Canyon National Park. Then we roll in to the historic ghost town of Seligman where we will ride along old Route 66 for an early lunch at a classic old Route 66 Diner in Kingman. After lunch, we take in the amazing town of Oatman before landing in Laughlin for the afternoon and evening of fun. [SIZE=5][B]Day 7: Laughlin to Las Vegas, Nevada[/B] [B]Approximate mileage: 120 miles[/B][/SIZE] Today we lave Laughlin and head north for Brunch in a world famous cafe in Boulder City followed by a visit to the Hoover Dam. We then take a leasurely ride along the Las Vegas Strip to the Luxor Hotel for a party in the pool whilst your rooms are being prepared. The rest of the day and evening are yours to take in the sights and sounds of Las Vegas. (Remember, what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas!) [SIZE=5][B]Day 8: Las Vegas to Barstow, California[/B] [B]Approximate mileage: 192 miles[/B][/SIZE] After a lazy start, we leave Las Vegas and head south through Searchlight for an intersting outerspace encounter in the town of Baker. Continuing South West we leave Nevada for our evening stop and entertainment in Barstow. [SIZE=5][B]Day 9: Barstow to the Santa Monica Pier, LA, California[/B] [B]Approximate mileage: 297 miles[/B][/SIZE] As we head off for the Santa Monica Pier on our final days riding along classic Route 66, we make have time to drop into a Historic Route 66 museum fin Victorville or a much needed comfort break followed by lunch in another 1960's classic diner...... We then snake our way to the Pier and back to the hotel where enjoy a celebration meal together whilst reflecting on the weeks achievemnts. [SIZE=5][B]Day 10: Enjoy the morning in Los Angeles before your flight home to the UK[/B][/SIZE] [SIZE=5][B]Day 11: Arrival back into London Heathrow Terminal 5[/B][/SIZE] [/QUOTE]
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