Irish ultra-cyclist Joe Barr nears the end of a 2,000-mile trek along Route 66 NPR | By Fio Geiran, Tinbete Ermyas Published June 12, 2026 at 2:12 PM MDT Facebook Email Print Listen • 1:48 Irish ultra-cyclist Joe Barr is riding the entirety of Route 66 by bike, in honor of the highway's centennial. He's expected to complete his journey Friday. Copyright 2026 NPR