Congratulations to Joe Barr to setting a new record for USA Route 66 W-E record in the following categories: Male, Solo, 65-69 Age Group, upright bike.
This is a new Guinness Record.
Rider Information
Rider Name: Joe Barr (Barr Ultra)Age: 66
Age Group: Men 60-69
Rider Hometown: Artigarvan, Strabane Co.Tyrone
Rider Country: Northern Ireland
Record Information
Record Type: City to CityRecord City to City: USA Historic Route 66 W-E ( Santa Monica to Chicago)
Record Category: Solo
Bike Type: Standard
Record Start Date: 20260602
Record End Date: 20260612
Record Statistics
Start Point: The intersection of Lincoln and Olympic (or Santa Monica) blvds in Santa Monica, CAEnd Point: Entry onto Navy Pier on East Illinois Ave, Chicago, IL
Distance (miles): 2447
Distance (km): 3938
Time (days:hours:minutes): 10:06:27
Speed (miles/hour): 9.93
Speed (km/hour): 15.98
Extra Information
Certification Type: OfficiatedGuiness Record? Yes
Fixed Gear?: No
Draft?: No
Officials: Marc Poland, Jill Mooney, Micheal Burns, Eamonn Diver, Jamie Agnew, Aidan Hegart, Alex Cabrita, Armand Pantalone
Crew: Marc Poland, Jill Mooney, Micheal Burns, Eamonn Diver, Jamie Agnew, Aidan Hegarty, Alex Cabrita, Armand Pantalone
Challenges Overcome:
Notes: Supurb new record by Joe on the most famous US road
Report: report