Motorcycle Guide to Route 66 Reviews

• "Repeat Offender" Comments:

  
  By A2LEP7L20GV0QN on 2001-04-27
  I agree with Bill Oakes, I too must have received a different copy of Kirk's book than Bob Ward. Kirk's book IS a time saver--if I have time available for research, I have time to be out on Route 66. As a "repeat offender" I have used Kirk's M/C guide several times (I wish it had been been available for the "Inaugural Run!) both Eastbound and Westbound and found it easy to use, as accurate as most sources available, stores in my tank bag (I wish Kirk would reduce the size--tank bags are not created equal!) and was especially helpful in identifying "must see" icons of the Road. No single website (IMHO) has as much comprehensive, organized motorcycle specific touring information as Kirk has in this book. In retrospect, if I had Kirk's book and the map series he provides to all "Mother Road Rally" participants, I would have made fewer u-turns my first trip. Although Kirk's book is motorcycle oriented (it lists dealers, campgrounds and state specific laws) it can be used by all manner of travelers. So if you're considering "doin' Route 66" Kirk's book is a "primer!"
  
  

• Woodwards Route 66

  
  By A18CQ9BXLP557B on 2001-04-24
  Guess I received a different copy of the book then rpward3. I found the book INCREDIBLY helpful. Yes, there's some data that's available on the web...but geeesshh...one of the VALUES of this book is saving you the time to DO that research...and given the amount of faulty data on Route 66 on the web (trust me...I found out the hard way), this book is a lifesaver when it comes to finding the old road segments, history, and some of the fun that comes with taking two wheels down the Mother Road. I'm about to do my 3rd year in a row on Route 66, and still can't recommend The Motorcycle Guide to Route 66 enough. Now if we can just get Kirk off that Gold Wing and on a Road King :-)
  
  

• A Unique Perspective

  
  By A3FIVGT4BPCMFN on 2000-02-19
  Kirk Woodward has closed yet another gap in the lore of America's legendary highway. Even though this book could be used by any cruiser, motorcyclists are a breed apart and therefore hold a unique perspective. Mr. Woodward has spent years travelling and absorbing the "magic" of Route 66, and the content of this book is a direct expression of his own special feel for the road. If you love old roads, motorcycles, or just plain travel, this is without question one of those "gotta haves!" In fact, buy two copies. That way you'll have one for the book shelf and one for the highway.
  
  

• Real Riders who Have Made the Ride

  
  By on 2001-04-25
  Well, the turn-by-turn directions are certainly useful and this is the first place I've seen turn-by-turn going from Los Angeles to Chicago (most are Chicago to Los Angeles) but my favorite part(s) are the diaries of people who have actually made the trip. Lew Bellinger's detailed expense report from his run was particularly helpful in deciding how much money I need to take. It was GREAT to see this fine old road through the eyes of that couple from Denmark.
  
  

• The best guide for Route 66 travellers

  
  By on 2000-04-07
  Not only is this simply one of the best guides to travel old Route 66, it is also a work of art kept up to date by a person travelling down the road on regular intervals.

  It's a guide in a league of its own.

  Be sure to pack this guide on any serious Route 66 tour.
  
  

• Nothing in print can touch it!
  By A9EYK2LV3MGFM on 2000-02-16
  The best and most detailed treatment I've ever read about this once proud highway. Loaded with information. Extremely well written and comprehensive in every way. A MUST READ for anyone wishing to explore Route 66 by motorcycle, car or whatever. Kirk has devoted tremendous time and efforts detailing absolutely "everything" of past, present or future interest. Suggested routings, landmarks and points of historic note complete in every way including maps, pictures, and travel tips. Nothing has been left out or omitted. A Route 66 tour guide for anyone with a lust for travel - especially by motorcycle. I highly recommend it!
  
  
• Rehash of Available Data
  By A3FMC3CSNRQ2XA on 2001-02-22
  I was extremely disappointed when I received this book and discovered that it was basically a compilation of existing data. I have done extensive research on the web for an upcoming trip to explore Route 66 and I was hoping for some new, detailed information from Mr. Woodward's book. What I found was that his detailed route directions certainly appear to be a direct copy of the directions posted for several years on Swa Frantzen's excellent Route 66 website, including some of the typos from the website. In addition, Mr. Woodward includes reprints of articles from the AMA's magazine and some other things I've seen elsewhere.

  If you lack the time, inclination, or patience to do a little research on your own, or if you're just too lazy to do so, this may be the book for you.

  Otherwise, don't waste your money.
  
  

• Ride of a lifetime
  By A6WG6AWOWXBAE on 2006-07-30
  This is a good resource. It points out many good sights to see. I used it for a trip between Bloomington, IL to Edmond, OK. The directions going West are much easier to understand that the ones going East, but not written in a way you can easily follow them backwards. It was deffinately a help in finding the road, although we did get off track a few times. We copied the pages we needed and put it in a plastic ziplock bag with a map. That helped a lot.
  
  I saw a map set for each state that highlights the route; I would recommend those in addition to this book.
  
  
• Need to update
  By A287LXD0P9Y2AE on 2007-03-08
  Full of goodies as far as info goes, but really needs to be updated. Can not be realistically used on a bike, to big and not easily read as you travel. the info will have to be looked at often to get the real use out of it.
  
  
• The Good Women of China
  By AYDGSPWGPQQUB on 2002-10-19
  This was good read which will leave most people with a lot to think about.
  
  

• Here It Is! The Route 66 Map Series
• Route 66 Dining & Lodging Guide - 12th Edition
• Route 66 Adventure Handbook: Updated and Expanded Third Edition (Route 66 Series)
• Route 66: The Mother Road 75th Anniversary Edition
• AMA Ride Guide to America: Favorite Motorcycle Tours in the USA (American Motorcyclist Association Ride Guide)