Adventure Cycling Route 66

Historic Bicycle Route 66 connects Chicago and Los Angeles by bicycle

For over 50 years, motorists traveled the legendary U.S. Route 66 – popularly known as Route 66 or the Mother Road – from Chicago, Illinois to the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles, California. Now it’s the cyclists’ turn.

In view of the strong association between the historic roadway and America’s love affair with the automobile, it is perhaps ironic that hundreds of travelers will now attain independence from the motor vehicle by traveling Bicycle Route 66 under their own steam. While the cafes and grocery stores along the way remain important fuel stops for them, traveling cyclists can enjoy a certain satisfaction as they whiz past the many gas stations found in the towns and cities they visit.

Purchase route and services data directly from the app. Similar to the physical maps, it has the information you need on the road. Show or hide bicycling services such as campsites, bike shops, lodging, and towns. Use embedded Google search for even more services. See reviews and make a call right from the app. Calculate distance between two points on the route and see the elevation profile. Switch between Google maps and OpenCycleMap for even more detail, and download the map so it works without cell service.