MISSOULA, Mont. (BRAIN) — Adventure Cycling Association has released its Bicycle Route 66 map set, charting the course for cyclists to travel the famous corridor from Chicago to Los Angeles on roads appropriate for cycling, including sections of the historic highway. The 2,486-mile route is covered in a specially designed six-map set, allowing cyclists to tour the whole thing or ride a few sections.
“The vision for Bicycle Route 66 is the same as the original vision for Route 66, which was to connect the main streets of rural and urban communities,” said Ginny Sullivan, Adventure Cycling’s director of travel initiatives. “Bicycle Route 66 will be a perfect choice for traveling cyclists looking to explore the American heartland's natural beauty, history, and funky out-of-the-way places.”
The design of Bicycle Route 66 involved collaboration between Adventure Cycling, cycling organizations, government agencies and tourism bureaus already working to bring cycling to Route 66.
Spanning eight states, the maps feature turn-by-turn directions, detailed navigational instructions, elevation profiles and services cyclists will need along the route. “Now cyclists can explore at their own pace the surviving pieces of architecture, abandoned bridges, landmarks, businesses, and historically important communities from the golden era of U.S. Route 66,” Adventure Cycling stated in a release.
The maps sell as a set of six for $88.50 or individually for $15.75 each.
For more information about Bicycle Route 66 and to purchase maps, visit www.adventurecycling.org/bicycleroute66.
