V-Twin Visionary’s Route 66 Centennial Ride
In 2026, the United States celebrates the 100th anniversary of U.S. Route 66, known worldwide as the "Mother Road." Established on November 11, 1926, the 2,448-mile highway from Chicago, IL to Santa Monica , CA. This very road serves as a living monument to American history, adventure, and the spirit of the open road. V-Twin Visionary is riding it in honor of Route 66’s 100th birthday! And we are inviting YOU to join us!
We of course are doing it “our way” and we are doing it backwards. Starting off July 13th at 12 noon in sunny Santa Monica, California. We are kickstands up from our staging area at the Santa Monica pier and riding with friends old and new 2,448 miles through California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois ending up in Chicago.
Day 1 July 13th
We will be meeting up at the Pier Deck Parking Lot at 11:00 AM
275 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, Ca 90401
Group Photo at 11:30 AM Under the “End Of Route 66” sign
Kickstands up at Noon.
Santa Monica to Kingman, AZ
Approx 330 miles with a duration of 5-6 hours riding time.
Midpoint Regroup food Stop:
Bagdad Cafe
46548 National Trails Hwy,
Newberry Springs, CA 92365
Scenic Stop:
Roy’s Motel & Cafe (Photo Op)
87520 National Trails Hwy,
Amboy, CA 92304
Hotel:
Clarion Inn Kingman I-40 Route 66
3129 E Andy Devine Ave.
Kingman, AZ 86401
Phone: (928) 718-1717
Dinner:
La Catrina
2890 E Andy Devine Ave,
Kingman, AZ 86401
Day 2 July 14th
Kickstands up at 9:00 AM.
Kingman AZ to Gallop, NM
Approx 300 miles with a duration of 5-6 hours riding time.
Scenic Stop:
Standing’ On The Corner Park Rt 66
66 W 2nd St,
Winslow, AZ 86047
Midpoint Regroup Lunch Stop:
Salsa Brava
2220 E W Rte 66
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Hotel:
El Rancho Hotel
1000 E Hwy 66,
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-9311
Call and make reservations
(505) 863-9311
Code : VTV Centennial Ride.
Dinner:
El Rancho Hotel Restaurant
Day 3 July 15th
Kickstands up at 9:00 AM.
Gallop NM, to Amarillo TX
Approx 300 miles with a durations of 5-6 hours riding time .
Midpoint Regroup Lunch Stop:
Silver Moon Cafe
2545 Historic Route 66
La Loma, NM 88435
Scenic Stop:
Cadillac Ranch
13651 I-40 Frontage Rd,
Amarillo, TX 79124
Food:
The Big Texan!
7701 I-40,
Amarillo, TX 79118
Hotel:
Holiday Inn
8231 W Amarillo Blvd
Amarillo, TX 79124
(806) 322-4777
Book your stay here. (Click Link)
Day 4 July 16th
Kickstands up at 9:00 AM.
Amarillo, TX to Oklahoma City, OK
Approx 260 miles with a duration of 4-5 hours riding time.
Scenic Stop:
RT66 National Museum
2717 W Third St.
Elk City, OK 73644
Midpoint Regroup Lunch Stop:
Braum’s
2022 W Third St.
Elk City, OK 73644
Hotel:
Home2 Suites
321 Meline Dr.
Edmond, OK 73034
(405) 285-8380
Book your stay here (Click Link)
Dinner:
The Lounge
3601 E 2nd St.
Edmond, OK 73034
Day 5 July 17th
Kickstands up at 9:00 AM.
Oklahoma City to Joplin, Mo
Approx 260 miles with a duration of 4-5 hours riding time.
Scenic Stop:
Blue Whale of Catoosa
2680N Hwy 66
Catoosa, OK 74015
Midpoint Regroup Lunch Stop:
Arnold’s
4253 Southwest Blvd.
Tulsa, OK 74107
Hotel:
Holiday Inn Express
3400 S Range Line Rd.
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 627-0400
Book your stay here (Click Link)
Dinner:
Hacket Hot Wings
520 S Main St.
Joplin, MO 64801
Day 6 July 18th
Joplin Mo V-Twin Visionary’s East x West Moto Meetup on Route 66
(No Ride Day)
Hotel:
Holiday Inn Express
3400 S Range Line Rd.
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 627-0400
Book your stay here (Click Link)
Day 7 July 19th
Kickstands up at 9:00 AM.
Joplin, MO to St Louis MO
Approx 270 miles with a duration of 4-5 hours riding time.
Scenic Stop:
Gemini Giant
201 Bridge St,
Wilmington, IL 60481
Midpoint Regroup Lunch Stop:
Route 66 Diner
126 Saint Robert Blvd.
Saint Robert, Mo 655841
Hotel:
Holiday Inn Express
1000 Plummer Dr.
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-7255
(Click link bellow)
Dinner:
Bella Milano
1063 S State Route 157
Edwardsville, IL 62025
Day 8 July 20th
Kickstands up at 9:00 AM.
St. Louis, MO to Chicago, IL
Approx 310 miles with a duration of 5-6 hours riding time.
Scenic Stop:
World’s Largest Catsup Bottle
800 S Morrison Ave,
Collinsville MO 62234
Midpoint Regroup Lunch Stop:
Kicks Bar & Grill
19578 N 1960 East Rd.
Towanda, IL 61776
Hotel:
Cambrian Hotel Chicago
32 W Randolph St,
Chicago, IL 60601
(872) 710-9539
(Click Link Bellow)
https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/DD64K5
End Of The Ride:
78-98 E Adams St.
Chicago, IL 60603
Dinner:
Taco Maya
22 W Ohio St.
Chicago, IL 60654
