| ing on Route 66 can be one of the most exhilarating | | | | everything yourself. So rather than being able to leave |
| experiences of any biker’s life. The air rushing | | | | your house, jump on a plane and have your bike ready |
| through your hair, the sun beating down on your back | | | | at the other end, knowing that all your accommodation, |
| and nothing but the open road to entertain you | | | | insurance and everything else has been arranged, |
| — it’s the perfect scenario. But choosing | | | | everything will have to be done by yourself. Flights, |
| the right way to do this fantastic journey depends on | | | | accommodation, transfers, motorbike rental, insurance |
| a variety of criteria. Split into two main ways, each has | | | | — everything. However, whilst it may seem like |
| their benefits and all depends on the type of person | | | | somewhat of a chore to arrange it all, the rewards |
| you are: | | | | can be amazing. Once you’ve picked up your |
| Pre-packaged — pre-packaged tours’ | | | | motorbike, the world, or Route 66, is your oyster. You |
| are available by a wide range of tour operators. | | | | have no set time to be anywhere and no check points |
| Generally much more structured and therefore safer, | | | | to meet. You can ride along the open road as leisurely |
| you’re expected to be at a certain point along | | | | as you wish, taking the breathtaking scenery and the |
| the route every day. So if something happens and you | | | | stunning views as you go. |
| don’t mean your next check point, someone will | | | | Of course, the one thing you have to ensure when |
| raise the alarm and try to find you. Safety wise, this is | | | | carrying out every bikers dream is to get the most |
| fantastic. Furthermore, flights to the USA will generally | | | | appropriate bike insurance. There are several types of |
| be included in the price, as will all your insurances, | | | | bike insurance out there and also, in some cases, |
| pre-arranged accommodation and most importantly, | | | | some strict criteria for getting insured before you take |
| your bike. And with most pre-packaged tours, | | | | off on Route 66. For example, did you know that most |
| you’ll have the choice of a wide variety of | | | | insurance companies require the insuree to be at least |
| bikes. So whether it’s cruiser for that laid back | | | | 21 years old? In some cases, it can rise to 25 years |
| journey or a Superbike to speed down Route 66, | | | | old. Do your research before hand, find the most |
| you’ll have all at your fingertips when you step | | | | suitable bike insurance and, if you can, book it before |
| off the plane. | | | | you even step foot in America, giving you one less |
| DIY — the second option when taking a journey | | | | thing to think about. |
| along Route 66 is the Do-It-Yourself option. The | | | | Riding along Route 66 is the dreams of many |
| different with the Do-It-Yourself option to the | | | | motorbike riders. |
| pre-packaged option is you have to arrange | | | | |