Ellettsville, IN (PRWEB) January 17, 2007

Ride & Fly Tours’ latest innovation in motorcycle tourism, a package tour along Route 66, gives bikers a chance to glimpse the spirit of American frontiersmen and legendary pioneers. The details of the Route 66 tour are available online at http://www.rideandflytours.com/route66.php.

“The American pioneering tradition is really the original source of our love of the road, and especially for bikers, that wanderlust will echo strongly,” says John Garwood of Ride & Fly Tours. “A motorcycle tour down Route 66 is the definitive way to relive that era and to rediscover a forgotten path from American heritage.”

Historically, Route 66 was the road to the promised land, leading thousands of people out of poverty in the east into prosperity of the west, especially in the golden state of California. Route 66 is no longer a U.S. Federal highway, and it is rarely even shown on maps — which makes it all the more ideal for an adventurous motorcycle odyssey. Spanning anywhere from five days to three weeks, the tour runs from Chicago through Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona before ending in Los Angeles.

As with every Ride & Fly motorcycle tour, the Route 66 package gives riders the chance to explore fabulous locations along the way. An experienced, knowledgeable guide rides with each party, so that riders can travel on the best roads and avoid the poorly maintained sections of Route 66. Ride & Fly customizes all aspects of the tour, such as accommodation along the way, according to the tastes of each party.

“Route 66 is the mother of all road trips, and beauty and timeless history abounds at every turn,” says Garwood. “Come along on our motorcycle tour and experience this adventure of a lifetime!”

Ride & Fly Tours offers unique vacation ideas that combine a love for motorcycle riding with a breadth of comfort and amenities. The company was started by John Garwood, a motorcycle enthusiast, and his wife Pamm. Ride & Fly Tours designs custom packages for even the most discriminating tastes, and its guides rely on a deep knowledge of the area to provide the most pleasurable holiday experience possible. For more information, please visit http://www.rideandflytours.com or, in the US, call toll free 866.225.6688.

Contact information:

John R Garwood

6244 Shelly Drive

Ellettsville, IN 47429

Phone: 812.935.7679

Web: http://www.rideandflytours.com

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