Originally Posted by
undisputed83
$4200 seems steep. But you said that was for two people. I was hoping to get away with $1000-$1500ish. I was thinking I'd like to cover 100 miles a day. But I think the wiser way to look at it is spend roughly 10hrs on the bike a day, and see how quickly along that get gets me. I'm sure that might change when the Rockies come along. I also figure if I'm not on the bike for 10hrs... I'd get pretty damn bored sitting around my campsite. I'll bring a book to read, and buy more along the way. I'll also try to read a USA Today each day, or as often as I can find one.
No, that is for one...me. The ACA unsupported tours cost right around $4,600 now. Granted some of the cost goes to the guide. This is where I modeled my budget from...if it's too much that's okay with me. But for me it will be in the ball park.
My trip covers just over 100 days. With Amtrak ticket included, I'm looking at an average of just under $40 a day. Over the long haul, I'll be watching my spending.
Of those 100 days, 48 are planned free or hosted lodging days. Absolutly no stealth camping planned.