Nearly 100 Antique Motorcycles Travel along Route 66 on the Cross Country Chase 2022 Competition

The 2022 Cross Country Chase presented by Motorcycle Cannonball
The Cross Country Chase is back!! This time nearly 100 riders riding Antique Motorcycles between the years of 1930 thru 1960 tackle Historic Route 66. This is the ultimate challenge of Man vs. Machine, Follow along as we show you a brief overview and some of the stories and tribulations of the riders as they maneuver Route 66 over a 10 day period starting in Springfield, IL (the home of Abe Lincoln) and ending on the Santa Monica Pier on the coast of California
See which rider will be crowned the "Legend" and which riders struggle to make it across the country on these ancient motorcycles.
Not only is the Cross Country Chase a challenge of Man vs. Machine it is also a competition of Speed, Navigation, Endurance and Knowledge.
Endurance:
Riders and Machines will compete an average of 250 miles per day over a 10-day period. Riders and Machines could endure fatigue, mental exhaustion, cold, heat, elevations, and all the ferocious elements of Mother Nature. Riders will navigate the course of The Cross Country Chase on their own, no support crews of any kind will be allowed during the event. Riders will have to think about what they need to pack to make it the duration; tools, parts, and luggage must be packed on your motorcycle. It is just you, your motorcycle, and some of the best 2-lane roads of North America.
Navigation:
Riders will have to successfully navigate the 9-day, 2400+ mile route without going off course or getting lost. The Cross Country Chase will provide riders with a Navigation Map each morning that will give turn-by-turn instructions based on mileage.
Speed:
Riders and Machines will compete an average of 250 miles per day over a 10-day period. Riders and Machines could endure fatigue, mental exhaustion, cold, heat, elevations, and all the ferocious elements of Mother Riders and Machines will be challenged to complete stages in a timed fashion, which will require maintaining certain speeds, strategically planned stops, and managing time throughout the day to check in to the final daily checkpoint at the required time.
Knowledge
Riders will be given a 120-question test that will cover aspects of the route and American Motorcycling history which will count towards each rider’s final score.
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[@joel8034]

I house/dog sat for my boss and his wife so they could participate in this event. Looks like they had as much fun as they said they did.

[@shovelrickshovelhead8713]

Gold

[@briankleinkopf]

P absolutely freaking beautiful😅 awesome

[@ronbadtram5999]

I rode this road in 1967 on a 160cc Honda Scramble from Kansas to CA. It took me 4 days. It was in late November. I almost froze to death.

[@brettglasow]

Awesome you gave bikes to the kids. The smiles on faces of the kids.👍

[@williamdejeffrio9701]

Just discovered this by accident and now I am thoroughly addicted. As a 67 year old motorcycle freak, (who loves the old bikes more than anything) this is right down my alley. Thanks for providing something I really want to see and I hope you keep it going. Subscribed.

[@Hurst_Hemi]

I'm like you. I just stumbled on to this to. I'm 68 years old

[@materials1000]

I am, too! 65 from Taiwan, the other side of the world.

[@franciscoperezgonzalez1635]

De verdad es la primera vez que me como un vídeo de 2:13:09. De una vez los felicito. Me suscribo porque un amante de las motos como yo ,no podría pasar esto por alto. La Ruta 66 el sueño de cualquier motorista .

[@sergesegura6553]

Même age et même souhait. Je possède une vieille DUO de 1959; 🙂

[@joed4463]

I’m so glad 🙂 that I have watched this & I can’t wait until I take this tour,❤ I’ve always wanted to drive Route 66 🇺🇸😎🇺🇸 “life is good” 😊 I’m 69 yrs. young ☘️

[@joed4463]

I just love ❤️ looking 👀 at the guy wearing Chaps of the American Flag 🇺🇸, just Beautiful.

[@jerryw6699]

@@joed4463 and he's a German

[@ramoncollado1967]

Let’s do it! I’m from CT

[@ulanarni8804]

Klasse, zwei Stunden nice people. Grüße aus Deutschland.

[@MerrittW]

Outstanding in everything, bikes, people, landscapes, story, music, fun, production, and living the dreams ⭐

[@AdamSuperAC]

Days like these.... are the best in Life ! That is my Heaven, motorcycling !! Cheers from Australia ! 👍😎👍

[@joergeichhorn2656]

My words... go for a motorbike ride, the rest can wait.❤

[@johncraggs3658]

Great bikes, great music, great people. Thank you! (I ride a Harley in Britain, rain,wind and lorries!)

[@albertpeugh9367]

This gives a slight touch of reality when you understand, empathize with, and relate to all of the Grey haired ‘older gentleman’. Feels like I aged 20 years over night, but thankfully got 50 years smarter. Thanks for letting us ride along on this wonderful journey, it’s truly magical. EDITED for MY mistake(s)

[@HaYaTo_LogresJPRPG]

The Greatest America.👍 Spirit of American .✌️ 🇺🇸🇻🇮🎖️👍✌️

[@TravelPhuket]

Loved this!! Thank you so much ❤

[@Scale_Slotcars_Latvia]

Totally loved watching this awesome post .A wonderful group of people on an epic adventure. Worth every minute of entertainment. Congratulations to the riders ,organisers and camera folk 👍🔥

[@daveco1270]

I'd love to do the chase sometimes. That's a great program you guys started, getting bikes to little kids. I don't remember a lot from my early childhood days but I do remember the moment (and the feeling) of figuring out how to balance a 2 wheel bike for the first time. I was pushing myself around our back patio for hours and all of the sudden it just happened....then I was out on the streets peddling away.

[@steveperry1344]

i luv old HD motorcycles and this looks like so much fun.

[@colinm1325]

Great doco, awesome for the participants and the school push-bike donation. All helping each other and getting to the other end and fun along the way. Have fun organising this/and next year's run.👏👏👏

[@ianaristotlethompson4186]

Absolutely marvellous video. Thank you.

[@alajourneyman]

Fab, well done for the endurance, camaraderie an sheer bloody mindedness. Congratulations all who made it, an better luck next time, those who didn't this time.

[@Hurst_Hemi]

This absolutely looks like a blast to do. The commeradery on this run is fantastic

[@paulbuckberry7683]

Thank you very much, the most enjoyable 2 hours of a British winter so far.

[@backlash370]

if you have the chance to stop by " Dale's Wheels Through Time". Maggie Valley , North Carolina.

[@davemoyer505]

Totally awesome event and video!!!!! A new item on my bucket list! Thanx!👍🇺🇸❤️

[@briankleinkopf]

One of the best shows about old motorcycles I've ever seen whoever uploaded this thank you very much

[@QuangNguyen1986]

coolest thing i've seen in a while. This reminds us what motorcycling is all about.

[@PeterSmith-or3pq]

Truly appreciate that !!

[@normanhowe-gl2tq]

ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING!!! Everbody was a "WINNER" !!! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@WalterB_883]

Awesome event. Awesome video. Good to see the old bikes being used and not wasting away somewhere. I hope to see you guys on the east coast someday.

[@georgemoskal2098]

Great video, enjoyed every minute.

[@charlesblount6858]

Awesome! Just Awesome!! Thank all of you for this video. Congratulations!!

[@24igod]

ดูเพลินมากเป็นอะไรที่อิสระมากมาย

[@dawidos117]

What a beautiful content! I really enjoyed the film! 👍🏻

[@user-fc9np6ot8j]

Кайф! Кайф! Кайф! Как всё Чётко!👍👍👍 Смотрится на одном дыхании)

[@gunny2shoes102]

this deserves a KZbin award

[@ramoncollado1967]

I always wonder, and dream about, if I’m able to go that far. I’m getting old! Maybe someday, before I die. Nice video. Thanks!

[@christophersmith7714]

Absolutely brilliant! Loved every minute. You should do a vid of each person who entered, 1 minute about them and their bike.

[@quinnkereopaGSXR750]

That was an awesome watch thankyou all from here in New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@norbertmusic2438]

I feel like being part of the family myself just by watching this movie !! Awsome and just GREAT!!

[@josephvladyka3221]

Really enjoyed this!

[@randybaca6132]

Fantastic

[@themuz3]

amazing job documenting this folks

[@andymcm6902]

That was a brilliant video. Well done.

[@rprestage]

What a awesome film, on my bucket list

[@regorschneid5245]

Thanks for a most enjoyable 2 hours +. :)

[@stevegiannotti6700]

Love this

[@AllKidsBike]

Awesome video! We are so happy you incorporated @AllKidsBike to kick off this incredible event! Thank you for influencing the next generation on two wheels!

[@juliancrooks3031]

That trip looks like so much fun.

[@mikekearsley2407]

Wow! What a great event. Really enjoying your video. Thanks from Seattle

[@MotorcycleCannonball]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stxrobstar]

Fantastic video documenting a fantastic event. 👍

[@HDBucks]

Thank you for documenting this event! Would love to participate in it someday.

[@therollingwheelz]

great event....love to see old bike still running well

[@williambullard9599]

That's a Brotherhood!

[@hammersanty99]

Yes！　from Japan

[@israfales85]

amazing bikes. amazing roads. amazing views

[@Scale_Slotcars_Latvia]

I have so far only looked at ten minutes and gave you a subscription, the quality of filming is excellent. Beautiful bikes and cool people. I'm going to wait until tomorrow and watch this on my big TV I'm certain it will be amazing and deserves a proper watch 👍greetings from Latvia.... Harry

[@MotorcycleCannonball]

Much appreciated! Hope you enjoy!!

[@zulkiflirazak6206]

AWESOME... Just wow. Congrats... hugs from Malaysia..

[@elmerkemp5316]

fantastic deal looked like everyone was having a blast

[@gsp49]

I love this stuff.

[@juliancrooks3031]

That race looks like so much fun

[@horatio8764]

Fantastic show

[@randersson3672]

This video shows...life can be GREAT 😊

[@Iacopus]

Enjoyed it! Enjoyed it! Enjoyed it! Thank you very much from Coyoacan.

[@juliancrooks3031]

Encouraging to see all those potential future bikers

[@mikeyedmund]

It's so good to see the old Harley Davidson still running fantastically.

[@Motoreger]

I don't know if you've noticed that only the famous darley havidsons have broken down on the side of the road? Oh yes, and a Triumph! No BMW, no Indian or other brands, just your favorite "legends"!

[@mickgerard6696]

Fantastic stuff folks!!!

[@negratu13]

Love them

[@podthewelder]

Excellent!!!! My 49 Pan and I really want to ride The Chase this year!!!! 🏍🤙🍻

[@user-mt2to2oq7p]

Да, какой кайф! Хотелось бы чтобы и у нас были такие ралли!

[@emiliosantizo1146]

Hermosa experiencia de manejo ❤

[@gvaldezcurrie]

beautiful

[@Jbvneves]

It’s all about loving what you do and doing what you love.

[@KtotheL]

i love ALL your bikes so so so much !!! giving me BEST ideas for my own bike thanks !!! he say 57 mph with sidecar wooohoooo ;)

[@toddricketts9498]

What an amazing ride ❤

[@willphelps6715]

That was really an epic film and adventure. It was great seeing these old bikes actually on the road. I've got two (2) 1957's in the garage that don't run. One should be on the road by summer. i'd love to do one of these adventures. Cheers! PS. The graphics had the years wrong on some of those bikes, but that's just me nit picking. It was still an awesome film. Thanks.

[@MotorcycleCannonball]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@TheAtstube]

What, no 62 Vespa's or Ducatti, very fun venture!

[@kingfunk9336]

Wonderful adventure ❤️

[@joegoncalves2496]

Wonderful feel good video!

[@Claudio7187]

Hi from Italy.....true beautiful event

[@stevegiannotti6700]

A real adventure

[@outbackmotorcyclesandengin867]

Great event, and lovely to see all the old bikes out doing what they do best. It would be great to do something like that here in the uk.

[@gtan431]

....maybe the M25 on a Monday morning?

[@carlmorgan8452]

Baseball .... apple pie ..... and Harley Davidson 😊

[@scoobylol1987]

There’s always the Banbury run!

[@Tastewithnewdrinks]

Great review.😍

[@desmotanker]

So damned cool, I'm jealous of their experience

[@mrfatbobrider1969]

Nice job Bro looks good, I took off the bolt that holds the seat on and swapped it out for a thumbscrew bolt, much quicker to remove as well as looking heaps tidier

[@mihaimihai9254]

I wonder how many "ADVENTURERS" have taken their 1250 GSs ore 1290 Ktms in a dangerous trip down to the city center while you were riding your old machines in this glorious journey! God bless you all!

[@alanireland5222]

Everyone's a winner :) Awesome

[@Neil-zk9rl]

Has to be a very enjoyable ride .

[@Rider_rodriguez]

Exelente video Buenisma competencia Saludos desde asunción Paraguay 👏✌️🎉

[@scottmagyar]

Awesome, this it what motorcycle riding is all about, Question what Gps is everyone using on there bikes looks the same , please post vendor i want one, thks again,

[@user-mt2to2oq7p]

O! Super good!

[@Barlou_Basque]

The all beautiful moto :)

[@moto-hobby]

Офигеть как круто!) Возможно в нашей стране тоже скоро будет подобный пробег)

[@brianbak6405]

Moin! Geile Arbeit 👍 Gruss aus Dänemark 🇩🇰

[@pedrothomas4944]

most cool ever seen

[@lahavespecial7775]

Wonderful to see all of these old bikes on Route 66. I would have loved to hear them more instead of loud music when they were running. Please cut more of that music out in the future so we can hear them 😊

[@matjurica6733]

Dang! some them roads are narley,no doubt theyre breakn down!

[@PinoyEncyclopedia]

Awesome videos. Im from Philippines.

[@CikaStory]

SUPER

[@marconimartins2395]

Bom dia saudações aqui do Brasil, um grande abraço fraterno pra todos. Sou motociclista também.

[@freemenofengland2880]

Jay Leno's Garage is like the Disney Land for motorcyclists!!! 😁😁

[@samgimbul99]

Luar biasa sharing video yang sangat bagus sekali kawanku

[@brianboys9015]

I like it