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Ohio's Windy 9: A Rider's Guide to Southeast Ohio's Greatest Roads

2026-06-23T00:00:00+00:00

I've been riding for over two decades. I've logged miles across this country on roads that range from forgettable to life-changing. And when people ask me where to ride in Ohio - without hesitation, I point them southeast.

To Athens. To the Appalachian foothills. To Ohio's Windy 9.

If you haven't heard of it, the Windy 9 is a network of nine motorcycle routes that all begin and end in Athens, Ohio. Together they cover roughly 830 miles of some of the best riding in the Midwest - river towns, forest canopies, ridge tops, technical twisties, and long peaceful cruising roads that make you forget what day it is.

I've ridden all nine. Some of them more times than I can count. And in this post I'm going to give you the honest, rider-to-rider breakdown that tourism websites never do - so you can stop researching and start planning.

Want the full route-by-route breakdown in one place? I put together a free guide - Ohio's Windy 9: A Rider's Guide - that profiles every route with distances, difficulty ratings, honest takes, local food stops, and my personal favorites. Download it free here.

Why Southeast Ohio?

Most people don't picture Ohio when they think of great motorcycle roads. That's a mistake - and honestly, it's one that works in our favor. The roads out here are uncrowded, well-maintained, and genuinely beautiful in a way that surprises first-timers.

The southeastern corner of the state sits in the Appalachian foothills. That means elevation changes, ridge lines, river valleys, and the kind of winding terrain that makes motorcycling feel like it was invented specifically for this landscape. You'll ride through Wayne National Forest, Hocking Hills State Park, and along the banks of two of Ohio's most scenic rivers.

Athens is the perfect base camp. It's a college town with Ohio University at its center, which means good food, plenty of lodging options across every price range, and the kind of energy that makes a town feel alive even on a Sunday night after a long day in the saddle.

The Nine Routes: What to Expect

Here's the honest overview. Every one of these is worth riding - but they're not all the same, and knowing the difference helps you build the right trip.

Route 1 - Rim of the World (86.6 miles)

The name earns itself. Route 78 carries you along ridge lines with views that genuinely don't look like Ohio. Wayne National Forest rolls out on both sides, and the Stockport Mill - a working grist mill on the Muskingum River dating to the 1800s - is one of those stops where you end up staying longer than planned. At under 87 miles, this is a great warm-up route or an easy morning ride before something more demanding.

Route 2 - The Southern Dip (92.8 miles)

This one heads south toward the Ohio River and follows its banks through river towns that feel frozen in time. The road is accessible - long sweepers, light traffic, manageable curves - making it a solid choice for newer riders or anyone who wants a beautiful day without the technical demands. At the southernmost point you can cross into Point Pleasant, West Virginia, home of the Mothman legend. Worth it just for the story.

Route 3 - Hocking Hills Nipper (92.3 miles)

If you've never ridden through the Hocking Hills, this route changes your mental image of Ohio permanently. Sandstone gorges, old-growth hemlocks, caves, and waterfalls - the Hocking Hills Scenic Byway winds through terrain that feels more like West Virginia than the Ohio most people know. Old Man's Cave and Ash Cave are worth a stop if you have the time. Even if you skip the hikes, the riding through this corridor is exceptional.

Route 4 - Lazy Rivers (101.1 miles) ⭐ Phil's Favorite

This is one of my two favorite routes on the Windy 9.

You follow the Hocking River south from Athens as it winds toward its confluence with the Ohio, then trace the Ohio east toward Pomeroy. The Hocking has a quiet, almost forgotten quality that I find deeply peaceful on two wheels - no rush, no noise, just water and road.

The Ohio River section is where the ride gets genuinely interesting. You'll pass multiple working locks and dams - massive engineering structures that lift and lower commercial barge traffic through the river system. Pull over and watch one operate if you get the chance. It's slow-motion and impressive in a way that's hard to describe until you've seen it.

Pomeroy is the natural stopping point, and it's worth lingering in. The town is built on a narrow strip of land between the river and a bluff - one of the more unusual layouts of any small Ohio town. When I'm in Pomeroy, I always eat at The Court Street Grill or Fox's Pizza Den. Both are exactly what you want after a long morning in the saddle - local, unpretentious, and genuinely good.

Route 5 - Zaleski Zipper (60.8 miles)

The shortest route on the Windy 9 - and possibly the most corners per mile. The road through Lake Hope State Park and Zaleski State Forest is tight and technical, with short punchy elevation changes that keep you working the whole time. This is a route where your technique shows. The Moonville Tunnel - an abandoned rail tunnel with its own ghost story - is a short gravel detour that's absolutely worth making. Because of its length, the Zaleski Zipper pairs well with Route 3 or Route 8 for a full-day combination run.

Route 6 - Pioneer Pass (103.5 miles)

Pioneer Pass covers the most varied terrain of any route on the Windy 9. You'll cross rolling ridge tops with farms and orchards at elevation, descend toward the historic river town of Marietta, and - for experienced riders - get a preview of State Route 555 before committing to the full Triple Nickel experience. Think of it as a trailer for Route 9.

Route 7 - Pomeroy Dash (63.3 miles)

Old US 33 south from Athens - the original highway before the modern four-lane bypassed it. The towns along this corridor have a worn, honest character that newer roads tend to erase. At 63 miles it works best as an add-on to a bigger day, and it converges with Routes 2 and 4 at several points, making it easy to stitch into a custom multi-route itinerary.

Route 8 - Black Diamond Run (103.5 miles)

Named for the coal that built this region. The Hocking Valley was Ohio's coal country, and the "Little Cities of Black Diamonds" - a collection of old mining towns including Corning, Shawnee, and Sunday Creek - still carry the weight of that history. Wayne National Forest fills in the stretches between towns with long, tree-lined road that keeps the riding interesting without being demanding. Nelsonville's Historic Square is a solid endpoint before the return to Athens.

Route 9 - The Triple Nickel (92 miles / 184 round trip) ⭐ Phil's Favorite

State Route 555. The Triple Nickel. My favorite road in Ohio.

There isn't a serious Ohio rider who doesn't know this road by reputation. And most of them have a story about the first time they rode it. The name says everything: triple digits, triple curves, triple the attention required.

This road does not forgive lazy lines or late braking. It winds through the Hocking Hills with relentless direction changes, tight decreasing-radius turns, and elevation drops that make you feel every foot of the terrain. You pass through small, quiet communities that feel untouched by time, and through stretches of Wayne National Forest where the canopy closes over the road and the whole world goes quiet.

I've ridden it more times than I can count. It still gets my full attention every single time. That's rare - most roads eventually become background. The Triple Nickel stays in the foreground.

The official Windy 9 route runs one-way at 92 miles. Most riders do it as an out-and-back - 184 miles round trip - because the road feels genuinely different in each direction. Do it both ways if you have the day.

One warning: this route is not for beginners. Read it before you ride it, know your limits, and stay present. If you're not sure whether you're ready, start with the Zaleski Zipper and work up.

How to Plan Your Windy 9 Trip

Use Athens as your base. All nine routes begin and end there, and the city has enough lodging, food, and nightlife to make a multi-day stay genuinely comfortable. Book in advance if you're coming during peak season (May–October) - Athens fills up faster than you'd expect.

Don't try to ride all nine in a weekend. It's tempting, but rushing through these roads defeats the purpose. Two or three routes per day - with stops - is a much better experience than grinding out miles to check boxes.

Combine shorter routes with longer ones. Routes 5, 7, and 1 are under 90 miles. Pairing any of them with a longer route like 4 or 8 gives you a full day without overwhelming either one.

Check road conditions before you go. The Triple Nickel especially can have gravel wash across the surface after heavy rain. The official Windy 9 website (windy9.com) has a road conditions section worth checking before any trip.

Get the official tank bag maps. The Athens County Visitors Bureau offers free paper maps and downloadable tank bag PDFs for each route. They're genuinely useful on the road, even if you run a GPS.

Get the Free Guide Before You Go

I put everything from this post - plus more detail on each route, difficulty ratings, local food stops, and tips for combining routes - into a single free PDF guide.

Ohio's Windy 9: A Rider's Guide is free to download and was written entirely from personal riding experience. No recycled internet advice, no tourism copy. Just honest intel from someone who's ridden every mile.

👉 Download the free guide here

Want Someone to Handle the Planning For You?

If you'd rather show up and ride than spend hours researching roads, that's exactly what The Unbound Nomad is built for.

I offer two ways to take the stress out of planning:

Micro-Adventures - guided single-day rides on roads like these, starting at $150. You show up with a full tank and the right gear. I handle the rest.

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No algorithms. No generic Google routes. Just real planning from a real rider.

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Ride well. Stay present. See you out there.

- Phil The Unbound Nomad

Route 66: End to End on Two Wheels, Part 1

2026-06-21T12:00:00+00:00

Route 66

End to End on Two Wheels, Part 1

There's a moment, early in a long trip, when you realize you've actually done it. You've left. Home is behind you, everyone you know is behind you, the routine is behind you. The road ahead is the only thing that's real.

For me, this trip carried extra weight. After an accident last year, that shook my confidence and tested my commitment to riding, I needed to know - really know - that I was still a biker. This ride was my answer. 26 days, 6,000 miles, from Delaware, Ohio to Huntington Beach, California and back. The Legends Never Die Tour - the Route 66 leg - was the spine of the westbound journey, roughly 2,400 miles of American history, roadside kitsch, genuine beauty, and long meditative stretches of road that give you more time alone with your thoughts than you might want.

Here's what I found.

Illinois: Where the Mother Road Begins

Route 66 officially begins - or ends, depending on which direction you're traveling - at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Adams Street in Chicago. I didn't start there. I came from Ohio, but I rode into downtown Chicago to get a photo of the original start sign. Unfortunately, the location and circumstance didn't let me capture a good photo. But Lozen and I hit the official start of the route, and the adventure had begun!

Illinois gave me some of the trip's quieter pleasures. Ambler's Texaco Station in Atlanta - a beautifully preserved relic, the kind of place where you half expect a guy in coveralls to wander out and ask if you need a fill-up. The Shrine of Our Lady of the Highway, a small roadside memorial that carries the weight of those lost on the route. The Litchfield Museum, tucked away and easy to miss. These aren't the headline attractions. They're the things that make Route 66 worth riding slowly.

Missouri: History Gets Complicated

Missouri opened with the St. Louis Arch gleaming on the horizon across the river - one of those sights that earns the word "iconic" without any irony. I'd seen it before. It still gave me pause.

But Missouri's Route 66 corridor was where the road first showed me its complexity. Cuba, Missouri has turned its downtown into an outdoor mural gallery - vivid, full-scale paintings covering entire building facades, each one telling a piece of the town's or the road's history. I rode slowly through town, craning my neck at each one.

Then there was the Uranus Fudge Factory. I'll let the name speak for itself. Some things about Route 66 are not subtle.

The rain found me somewhere south of Doolittle and didn't let up until Springfield. I ate dinner in a diner with wet gear hanging off the back of my chair and felt completely content.

Oklahoma: Soul of the Road

If Illinois is where Route 66 starts and California is where it ends, Oklahoma is where it lives.

Gay Parita Filling Station outside Halltown is the first stop I'd put on any Route 66 itinerary. A meticulously restored 1930s station, staffed by volunteers who will talk to you for as long as you want to listen. The kind of place that makes you understand why people spend their lives preserving things like this.

Galena, Kansas - technically just over the state line - gave me the inspiration for the "Tow Mater" truck from the movie Cars sitting in a field. A crowd of tourists around a tow truck. Only on Route 66.

The Blue Whale of Catoosa might be the most surreal thing I've ever pulled up to on a motorcycle. A giant smiling whale rising out of a pond in somebody's backyard, painted blue, built by a man as an anniversary gift for his wife. America contains multitudes.

But it was the Oklahoma City National Memorial that stopped me. 168 chairs on a lawn, one for each person killed in the 1995 bombing. The smaller chairs for the children. You don't rush through a place like that. You stand there and you let it mean something.

Texas and New Mexico: The Sky Gets Bigger

The Texas Panhandle is exactly as flat as advertised, and Cadillac Ranch is exactly as strange as photographed - ten Cadillacs buried nose-first in a field, spray-painted by thousands of visitors over the decades until they're thick with layers of color. It shouldn't work as art. Somehow it does.

Crossing into New Mexico, something shifts. The sky gets bigger. The light changes. The roadside architecture takes on a different character - adobe walls, hand-lettered signs, trading posts that have been selling turquoise and blankets since before the highway existed.

Tucumcari at dusk is one of the great Route 66 experiences. The neon signs come on as the sun goes down, and for a few minutes the whole street looks like a postcard from 1957. I sat outside my hotel and just soaked in the moment.

Arizona: The Road Earns Its Reputation

Arizona is where Route 66 becomes the thing people write songs about.

The Petrified Forest National Park pulled me off the highway for hours. Ancient wood turned to crystal over millions of years, scattered across a painted desert landscape that looks like something from another planet. I had not planned to stop. I could not make myself leave.

Winslow, Arizona. "Standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona" - the Eagles lyric is literally painted on the corner where it happened. Tourists line up for photos. I lined up with them. No shame.

Seligman was where Route 66 fought back against the interstate system and won. When I-40 bypassed the town in the 1970s, it nearly killed Seligman overnight. A barber named Angel Delgadillo started organizing. He helped found the Route 66 Association of Arizona and sparked a preservation movement that saved the road from being forgotten entirely. Angel's Barbershop is still there. Angel himself was not in the day I passed through, but his legacy is everywhere.

Oatman is a mining ghost town in the Black Mountains where wild burros wander the main street and tourists feed them carrots. It is completely ridiculous and completely wonderful. The road to get there - a series of hairpin switchbacks up and over the mountains - is some of the best motorcycling I've ever done.

California: The End of the Road

Roy's Motel and Cafe in Amboy is one of those places that feels like the last outpost before the end of the world. A classic googie-architecture sign rising above the Mojave Desert, a cafe, a motel, and a whole lot of nothing in every direction. I nearly ran out of fuel getting there. The sign was worth it.

Then the desert gave way to suburbs, suburbs gave way to the Pacific Ocean, and Route 66 ran out of road at the Santa Monica Pier.

I rode to Huntington Beach instead - a personal choice, a place that meant something to me. I sat on the sand and looked at the Pacific and thought about the fact that I had ridden here from Ohio. That I had done this thing I said I was going to do.

What Route 66 Is

Route 66 is not a theme park. It's not a museum, and it's not a shortcut. At its best, it's a living record of the country that built it - the optimism, the tragedy, the kitsch, the genuine beauty, the people who refused to let it disappear.

Riding it end to end, slowly, stopping when something catches your eye, talking to the people who maintain these places and tell these stories - that's the only way to do it. You can drive it in a weekend if you push. You'd miss everything.

Take your time. The road will wait.

This ride was a 26-day motorcycle journey from Delaware, Ohio to Huntington Beach, California and back. This is Part 1 of a 6-part series.

I'm Riding Route 66 in Four Days. Here's Why.

2026-05-20T00:00:00+00:00

The Legends Never Die Tour

27 days. 5,587 miles. Chicago to the Pacific and back.

I leave in four days.

Twenty-seven days on the road. 5,587 miles. Chicago to the Pacific, back through Death Valley, across the Colorado Rockies, and finally home to Ohio in late June.

I've been planning longer rides than this my whole riding life. But this one is different. This one has been circling in the back of my head for years, and the timing - this particular year, 2026 - is why it's finally happening.

The Year

Route 66 turns 100 this year.

The road was commissioned on November 11, 1926. A hundred years ago, it connected Chicago to Los Angeles across 2,400 miles of American landscape that most people had never seen and would never otherwise cross. It became the road that carried people west during the Dust Bowl. The road soldiers came home on. The road that motorcycle culture in this country grew up alongside.

Indian Motorcycle turns 125 this year.

Founded in 1901, Indian is the oldest American motorcycle manufacturer. Before there was a Route 66, Indian motorcycles were already being ridden across this country on roads that barely deserved the name. The machines that helped build the culture we ride in today.

When two anniversaries like that land in the same year, you notice.

The Ride

I'm joining the Legends Never Die Tour - an organized ride put together by the team at RidingFish in partnership with Bearded Bobber. We'll ride Route 66 from Chicago to Huntington Beach, California over 10 days, May 25 through June 3.

This isn't a rally. It's a moving tribute - a group of riders on a historic road during a historic year, doing what motorcycles have always done best: covering ground and paying attention.

The route hits the stops that matter. Troy and Springfield, IL. Broken Arrow and Elk City, OK. Tucumcari, NM - the neon capital of Route 66. Winslow, AZ. Kingman. And then the desert run into Southern California.

Huntington Beach is the finish line for the official tour. It won't be mine.

After the Tour

I'm not heading straight home from the Pacific.

After the LNDT ends, I'm turning north toward Death Valley - one of the most severe and beautiful landscapes in North America. Then east through Las Vegas, up to Lake Powell and the Glen Canyon country, and across to the Four Corners.

From there, I'll spend about eight days based out of Ignacio, Colorado, riding the roads around Durango and Silverton - including the Million Dollar Highway, which might be the most dramatic road in the United States. If you've never ridden US-550 through the San Juan Mountains, it's on a very short list of roads that will stay with you.

Then the long push home through Pueblo, Dodge City, Kansas City, and back to Ohio.

June 20th, if everything goes the way it's supposed to.

Why I'm Telling You This

Part of what I do - what I've always done - is ride roads so I can tell you honestly what they're like. Not tourism copy. Not a list of attractions you can find on any travel blog. The real read on a road: the surface, the traffic, the stops worth making, the ones that look good on paper and aren't.

This trip is the biggest single piece of that work I've ever done. Twenty-seven days across parts of this country I've ridden before and parts I haven't. I'll be posting the whole thing - honest, unfiltered, the kind of road notes that hopefully make your next trip better.

Follow along on Instagram at @unbound_nomad. That's where the daily updates will live - photos, short videos, and whatever thoughts I have at the end of a long day in the saddle.

The blog posts will come after. Longer pieces on the roads worth knowing about, the route planning behind a trip like this, and whatever the open road offers up that I didn't expect.

One More Thing

If you've ever thought about doing a trip like this - Route 66, the Southwest, the Rockies - but the planning feels overwhelming, that's exactly the kind of work I do for riders through Concierge Trip Planning. Custom routes, real recommendations, no algorithms. Built by someone who's ridden the miles himself.

More on that when I get back. Right now, I've got a bike to finish packing.

Ride well. Stay present. See you out there.

- Phil The Unbound Nomad

Rider Readiness System (2026 Touring Edition)

2026-01-01T12:00:00+00:00

Rider Readiness System™

2026 Touring Edition: Pack smarter. Ride safer. Ride unbound.

Some rides are simple.
Some rides are serious.

But every ride gets better when you roll out prepared.

The Rider Readiness System™ (2026 Touring Edition) is the digital toolkit I built after years of real miles, real lessons, and a hard reminder that preparation is not paranoia. It is freedom.

This is not fluff.
It is a system.

🧭 What This Is

The Rider Readiness System™ is a premium set of touring checklists and rider guides designed to help you:

Pack the right gear without overpacking
Reduce avoidable breakdowns and surprises
Prepare for weather, miles, and long days in the saddle
Build a repeatable process before every ride
Ride calmer, sharper, and more confident

Whether you're headed out for a day rip or a multi-state run, this system keeps you dialed.

🔥 Why It Matters

Most problems on the road are not "bad luck."
They are predictable.

A tire that should have been checked
A tool you assumed you had
Rain gear buried under everything else
A dead comms unit when you need it most
Fatigue stacking up quietly until it becomes dangerous

Prepared riders ride differently.
They ride farther.
They ride smarter.
They ride free.

📦 What You Get

When you download the Rider Readiness System™, you get a bundle:

Master Guide (Color Edition)
Master Guide (Black and White Print Edition)
Individual Single-Page Checklists (Color) for fast phone access and easy printing

You can use the full guide at home for planning, then keep the single-page checklists on your phone or in your tank bag.

🏍️ Who This Is For

This system is for you if:

You ride weekends and want to stop forgetting small things
You tour and want a consistent process for long-haul prep
You travel to rallies and want to pack efficiently
You are getting back into riding and want structure
You want to ride with confidence instead of crossed fingers

You do not need to be an iron-butt rider.
You just need to care about doing it right.

✅ How Riders Use It

Use it however you like, but this is the simplest flow:

Before the ride: Pre-Ride Safety Checklist
Packing: Choose the list that matches your trip length
Day-of: Weather + Conditions checklist
Always-on: Saddlebag Essentials stays packed
If something goes sideways: Emergency + Breakdown checklist

Simple. Repeatable. Reliable.

📍 Get It Now

👉 The Rider Readiness System™ is available now.
Access the downloads here:

Go to Rider Resources and Downloads →

Ride unrestricted.
Ride unencumbered.
Ride unbound.

- Phil
The Unbound Nomad

Legends Never Die Tour

2025-12-26T12:00:00+00:00

Legends Never Die Tour

A bucket list journey.

Some rides are about distance.
Some are about destinations.

This one is about legacy.

The Legends Never Die Tour is a cross-country ride along historic Route 66 - a road that helped define American freedom, motorcycle culture, and the idea that the journey matters just as much as the destination.

This isn’t a race.
It isn’t a rally circus.
And it sure as hell isn’t a cookie-cutter tour.

It’s a rolling tribute to the riders, machines, and stories that came before us - and a reminder that the road is still calling.

📍 The Ride at a Glance

Route: Historic Route 66
Dates: May 25 – June 3, 2026
Duration: 10 days
Spirit: Freedom, heritage, and miles earned the right way

From the Midwest to the Pacific, this ride follows one of the most iconic highways in the world - through small towns, wide open stretches, and places that still remember when motorcycles meant something a little different than they do today.

Why This Ride Matters

Route 66 isn’t just pavement - it’s a timeline.

It carried soldiers home.
It carried dreamers west.
It carried motorcycles before anyone was calling them “lifestyle brands.”

The Legends Never Die Tour exists to honor that history - not with speeches or slogans, but by riding the road the way it was meant to be ridden.

No shortcuts.
No rush.
Just miles, stories, and machines doing what they were built to do.

Who This Ride Is For

This ride is for you if:

You believe motorcycles are more than weekend toys
You care about the why, not just the where
You respect the road and the people who built the culture around it
You want to be part of something meaningful - not just another event

You don’t need to be a hardcore iron-butt rider.
You do need to show up with the right mindset.

Getting Involved

Details are still being finalized, but the dates are set.

If you’re interested in: - Riding along for part or all of the journey
- Meeting up along the route
- Supporting or sponsoring the ride
- Following the story as it unfolds

This is the time to raise your hand.

👉 Reach out and start the conversation.

Because legends aren’t built by spectators -
they’re built by the ones who ride.

Final Word

Trends fade.
Roads crack.
Motorcycles come and go.

But some things don’t disappear -
they just keep moving forward.

Legends never die.
They ride on.

Blue Ridge Parkway Tour

2024-01-14T14:15:00+00:00

Blue Ridge Parkway Tour

An unforgettable motorcycle experience.

The Blue Ridge Parkway is a National Parkway and All-American Road in the United States, noted for its scenic beauty. The parkway, which is America's longest linear park, runs for 469 miles through 29 counties in Virginia and North Carolina, linking Shenandoah National Park to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

This package starts in Rockfish Gap, Virginia, and takes riders along the the parkway to Ravensford, North Carolina. All fuel stops are planned along the way and fuel costs are included in the package, you simply pull up to the pump and fill your tank! Food options are set before the adventure begins which means you don't have to think about where to eat that next meal because it's already been decided! Your lodging and accommodation options are also laid out before the start of your adventure, and The Unbound Nomad provides your party with a complete packing list to take all the wonder and worry out of preparing for the trip!

Ride Name	Distance	:	Ride Time
Rim of the World	80 miles	:	2 hours
Southern Dip	94 miles	:	2.5 hours
Hocking Hills Nipper	93 miles	:	2.25 hours
Lazy Rivers	98 miles	:	2.25 hours
Zaleski Zipper	50 miles	:	1 hour
Pioneer Pass	104 miles	:	2.5 hours
Pomeroy Dash	56 miles	:	1.5 hours
Black Diamond Run	103.5 miles	:	2.5 hours
Tripple Nickel	91.5 miles	:	2.25 hours

The Unbound Nomad

Ohio's Windy 9: A Rider's Guide to Southeast Ohio's Greatest Roads

Why Southeast Ohio?

The Nine Routes: What to Expect

Route 1 - Rim of the World (86.6 miles)

Route 2 - The Southern Dip (92.8 miles)

Route 3 - Hocking Hills Nipper (92.3 miles)

Route 4 - Lazy Rivers (101.1 miles) ⭐ Phil's Favorite

Route 5 - Zaleski Zipper (60.8 miles)

Route 6 - Pioneer Pass (103.5 miles)

Route 7 - Pomeroy Dash (63.3 miles)

Route 8 - Black Diamond Run (103.5 miles)

Route 9 - The Triple Nickel (92 miles / 184 round trip) ⭐ Phil's Favorite

How to Plan Your Windy 9 Trip

Get the Free Guide Before You Go

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Route 66: End to End on Two Wheels, Part 1

Route 66

Illinois: Where the Mother Road Begins

Missouri: History Gets Complicated

Oklahoma: Soul of the Road

Texas and New Mexico: The Sky Gets Bigger

Arizona: The Road Earns Its Reputation

California: The End of the Road

What Route 66 Is

I'm Riding Route 66 in Four Days. Here's Why.

The Legends Never Die Tour

The Year

The Ride

After the Tour

Why I'm Telling You This

One More Thing

Rider Readiness System (2026 Touring Edition)

Rider Readiness System™

🧭 What This Is

🔥 Why It Matters

📦 What You Get

🏍️ Who This Is For

✅ How Riders Use It

📍 Get It Now

Legends Never Die Tour

Legends Never Die Tour

📍 The Ride at a Glance

Why This Ride Matters

Who This Ride Is For

Getting Involved

Final Word

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