(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.