Reminiscing About Route 66

William Broadbent from Leigh Day's cycling team reminisces on his discovery of cycling through the National Cycle Network and one 'iconic' route in particular. As the team's challenge to collectively ride throughout the month of July in support of cycle infrastructure comes to a close, William discusses how these routes are a gateway to discover the world.

A warning before I start. For petrol-heads looking for an article about cruising down an American highway with the roof down in a muscle car, you will be sorely disappointed by what will follow.

Similarly, for those who have guessed that this will be about cycling, if you are looking for an article about a cycle route tracking the iconic American route, you may also be disappointed. No, this is about a Route 66 closer to home. Indeed, passing a few hundred metres from my childhood home.