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Originally Posted by stevearmstrongmatchless
Hi All,
I am a Brit named Steve soon to be doing Route 66, travelling solo on a rental Triumph Bonnie from Chicago to LA, then on down to Dallas Texas to finish. Dates are 27 September to 21 October.
I am using the usual Route 66 guidebooks and keeping my options open and flexible, does anyone have suggestions about particularly good places to see and/or stay overnight, things and places to avoid, etc.
If anyone fancies riding along for odd bits of the route, I'd be glad to be in contact.
Looking forward to my trip and to maybe meeting up with other HUBB dwellers.
Cheers All. Steve. 
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Congratulations Steve.. I'm sure you are going to have a great trip!
My name is Brian. I'm a native of Arizona..
I assume you will be making a stop in Flagstaff Az on your trip. If you have the time I would suggest allocating at least 2 days in Flagstaff.
Accommodations in Flagstaff vary quite a bit. As far as I know there is only 1 Hostel.. But there are also numerous Route 66 era motor hotels that are inexpensive.. or several better hotels depending on your price range & comfort level..
You should allocate 1 day to visit the Grand Canyon.. If you would like to get off the bike for an afternoon.. you can ride West to Williams and catch the train that goes to the G.C.
If you have a second day to spend.. I would suggest a ride down highway 89A to Oak Creek Canyon and Sedona. The scenery is some of the best in the Southwest.. If you return early.. You might be able to catch a tour of the Lowell Observatory.. or ride east to Meteor Crater..
Be sure to pick up a bag of Carrots in Flagstaff ( or in Kingman if you stop there for lunch/gas ).. you WILL need them when you pass though the town of Oatman. ( don't worry. it will be very apparent why when you get there )..
Gas prices are about $3.70/gal in Flagstaff and #3.40/gal in Kingman.
If you have more questions about the Arizona portion of your trip I'll be happy to answer whatever I can....
Brian
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