Route 66 Trail-Breaking National Trails Day Saturday, June 2, 2007

Be a part of history on National Trails Day 2007! Bicyclists and other "trail-breakers" will traverse the entire 369 miles of Illinois' new Route 66 Trail, a route of quieter roads and trails showing off the best of the old "Mother Road". The event will highlight bike tourism on the Route 66 Trail while giving a boost for road and trail improvements along the way. Registration is now closed.

How it works: Bicyclists and other users will each ride one of 14 legs of the Route 66 Trail, simultaneously covering the entire distance of the route. They will converge at six different Route 66 towns, where ceremonies will be held at noon.

	Choose from one of these 14 segments, covering the main route and western alternate route. Ride a whole segment, or start anywhere along the way.
	Joliet From Chicago - 50 From Gardner - 42	Pontiac From Gardner - 37 From Lexington - 25
	Bloomington-Normal From Lexington - 25 From Lincoln - 46	Springfield From Lincoln - 39 From Carlinville - 49 From Litchfield - 49
	Staunton From Carlinville - 26 From Litchfield - 17 From Missouri - 40	Edwardsville From Litchfield - 40 From Missouri - 15

The Route 66 Trail-Breaking is organized by the League of Illinois Bicyclists, the Route 66 Trail Executive Council, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and volunteers. To help, call 630-978-0583.