(1,2) The Irish
66'ers, a group of 75 Irish motorcyclist, ride
their Harley's over the Santa Monica Pier on Wednesday, October 08,
2008.
(3) Retired Irish police officer and road captain Tony Toner, 54, (left) and
ride organizer Michael Walsh, on Wednesday celebrate the end of their Route 66
journey on the Santa Monica Pier, which some believe is the end of the storied
route. The ride started in Chicago nine days ago. The Irish motorcyclists
traveled 2,448 miles along the historic route to raise money for a new Cystic
Fibrosis and Respiratory Unit at
Temple Street Children's University
Hospital. The Irish 66ers raised more than $500,000. Each rider was required
to raise $10,000 each.