Harley-Davidson Offers Dream Ride on Legendary Route 66

Under the Discover More campaign, Harley-Davidson is offering one lucky rider a chance to ride Route 66 across the US on Harley-Davidson's latest touring model. The offer also includes all expenses and with $1000 of spending money on the trip.

By Carandbike Team

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Published on May 12, 2016

Highlights

May 2017 all-expenses paid ride on legendary Route 66
15-day trip begins in Chicago and ends in Los Angeles
Guided Harley-Davidson tour will cover historic US landmarks

One lucky rider will get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of touring America's most famous road on America's most iconic motorcycle. Under the Discover More campaign, Harley-Davidson is offering one lucky rider a chance to ride Route 66 across the US on Harley-Davidson's latest touring model. The offer also includes all expenses and with $1000 of spending money on the trip. Kicking off in May 2017, the 15-day road trip starts in Chicago and ends in Los Angeles and includes accommodation, round-trip tickets and the exclusive use of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle throughout the trip. (Harley-Davidson Route 66 Discover More Campaign) To qualify for the contest, riders will have to complete an extended test ride and book a Harley-Davidson motorcycles from the Dyna, Softail or Touring family at a Harley-Davidson dealership within the duration of the campaign - from May 12, 2016 to July 31, 2016. "There's nothing quite like motorcycle touring. It's not about ripping along but about the journey and the wind in your face. And there's no better bike to enjoy the ride and savor the moments than a Harley-Davidson," said Pallavi Singh, Director Marketing, Harley-Davidson India. "Route 66 evokes the romance and history of the great American road trip. We hope the lucky winner of the Discover More campaign will be able to soak in the open-road freedom and create memories of a lifetime." (Harley-Davidson Discover More Campaign) Route 66 is one of the most iconic roads in the US, and was established in 1926. The road was a major highway for those traveling in the 1920s to 1960s before the Interstate Highway was built, especially during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s when many migrated to the West. The guided Harley-Davidson tour retraces this path with stops at historic landmarks for deeper insights into the people and history of the USA. Traveling diverse landscapes through small town America, the beautiful Rocky Mountains, the Texas panhandle, the desolate Mojave Desert, and the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon, the ride will finish at Santa Monica Pier after over 4500km. Highlights include a visit to the Harley-Davidson museum at its hometown of Milwaukee, as well as stops at old trading posts with filling stations, motels, and diners along the scenic "Mother Road".