Originally Posted by
Phil.Mills
Hi Everyone,
Next year my girlfriend and I are planning on cycling America coast to coast for charity, one tiny problem, I'm not really a cycling buff and have a few questions;
1. What bike would anyone recommend? (looking to spend between £800-£900)
A big list can be found in this thread:
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...dated-30-July*
Originally Posted by
Phil.Mills
2. West-East or East-West? (Leaving end of may)
Starting that early the western mountain passes may still be closed, or at least very cold. So east to west is better for that.
The effect of prevailing winds on trans-America rides is often discussed and sometimes hotly debated. A crazyguy named John Meiners brought a anemometer along on his trip and took measurements each day. His results and conclusions can be found at:
http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/p...id=132132&v=DU
Originally Posted by
Phil.Mills
3. What Route?
As noted by others using one of the Adventure Cycling routes will simplify your planning.
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Phil.Mills
4. Should I Camp?
Camping will make things cheaper for you and add some flexibility. Big question is, do you like to camp? If camping is something you hate, don't camp.
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Phil.Mills
8. How much money should i take (£/$)
There is a recent thread on budgets. Some people manage to do things really cheaply. Others spend a lot. It depends on what you are doing about food and lodging.
Speedo