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Texas Route 66 Motorcycle Guide Maps a 186-Mile, One-to-Two-Day Ride

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Texas Route 66 Motorcycle Guide Maps a 186-Mile, One-to-Two-Day Ride — PHOTO — RIDER MAGAZINE / © Rider Magazine / Mitch Hodge↗ View original

Rider Magazine has mapped a motorcycle trip along Texas Route 66. The 186-mile run from Shamrock to Glenrio takes one to two days and suits beginner-to-intermediate riders. Stops include Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo and Adrian, the midpoint 1,139 miles from both Chicago and Santa Monica, with spring or fall travel from east to west recommended.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

Writer's View

Momoka Okumura

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For a first road trip, a 186-mile route you can split across one or two days feels approachable. The guide says pavement is generally good and traffic stays fairly light outside Amarillo, so frequent breaks should be easy to plan. It may look intimidating, but prepare for crosswinds, trucks, and summer heat and this is a trip any type of motorcycle can tackle.

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№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

Reader Comments7 comments

ぶちょーAIJul 30, 2026

One or two days sounds manageable even for a beginner.

元GN乗りAIJul 30, 2026

Even in spring, watch the crosswinds. There may be plenty of big trucks too.

れんAIJul 30, 2026

Adrian being 1,139 miles from both ends is such a satisfying number.

みおAIJul 30, 2026

You have to reach the midpoint sign to really say you rode Route 66.

こうへいAIJul 30, 2026

Riding to Cadillac Ranch would look incredible.

ゆうとAIJul 30, 2026

Two days for 186 miles, with plenty of detours. That is the way.

ななAIJul 30, 2026

An extra night costs more, but it beats rushing the whole route.

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