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Irish Cyclist’s 2400-Mile Route 66 Record Attempt | Santa Fe News
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- Jul 2, 2026
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Summary
Irish cyclist Joe Barr just shattered the spirit of adventure by biking 2,400+ miles along Route 66 in just 10 days, 6 hours, and 27 minutes—right before his 67th birthday—and is now waiting to hear if Guinness will crown him world record holder. From 100°F heat and headwinds in New Mexico to tornado warnings in Illinois and rattlesnakes in Texas, Barr faced nature’s fury—but also kindness: wild horses, a police officer’s challenge coin, and a Missouri shop that fed his whole team. Celebrating Route 66’s 100th anniversary, he says he’s left a piece of himself on the road—and called it the ride of a lifetime. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/392aa5bdbf8cb5ac