Cross Country Chase Motorcycle Ride Finishes at Santa Monica Pier

A caravan of 100 vintage motorcycles completes the Cross Country Chase at the Santa Monica Pier on Sunday, September 25, 2022. The Cross Country Chase is a 10 day cross country challenge along Route 66 for riders with motorcycles that were manufactured between 1930-1960, The Chase was a test of Endurance, Speed, Navigation, and Knowledge. The motorcyclists departed from Springfield, Illinois, and finished the 2,330 miles endurance run at the Santa Monica Pier. Riders and Machines endured fatigue, mental exhaustion, cold, heat, elevations, and all the ferocious elements of Mother Nature. Riders navigated the course of The Cross Country Chase on their own, no support crews of any kind was allowed during the event. Riders had to think about what they needed to pack to make it the duration; tools, parts, and luggage had to be packed on your motorcycle. It was just the riders, their motorcycle, and some of the best 2-lane roads of North America. Riders had to successfully navigate the 9-day, 2400+ mile route without going off course or getting lost. The Cross Country Chase provided riders with a Navigation Map each morning that gave turn-by-turn instructions based on mileage. Riders were given a 100-question test that covered aspects of the route and American Motorcycling history which counted towards each rider’s final score. The Cross Country Chase is held every two years.
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