First published 2004
Michael Wallis takes readers on a culinary and cultural journey down America's most famous highway through the eyes of Harley Davidson enthusiasts. The book combines travel photography with biker culture, documenting the restaurants, shops, and gathering spots that welcome motorcycle riders along Route 66. Wallis profiles celebrities like Franklin Graham and Reba McEntire who have ridden the historic route, while collecting hundreds of recipes from local establishments in towns from Chicago to Santa Monica. Readers discover quirky local traditions like butt darts in Vega, Texas, and get insider knowledge about where to find Harley merchandise, wedding venues for bikers, and the best stops for food and fellowship. The book serves as both a practical guide for motorcycle travelers and a celebration of the communities that keep Route 66's spirit alive.
Genres: travel, adventure, cooking, americana
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, travel
Setting: Chicago, Santa Monica, Texas, Vega
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
192 pages · Paperback · Council Oak Books