Originally Posted by
Neil_B
I for one don't like to share my campsite with the mosquito - or at least provide him dinner. And greenflies are faster than me when riding. They don't respect clothing, incidentally.
As for earplugs, the C & O and Great Allegheny Passage are near active rail lines. I can sleep through train noise, but many people can't.
The problem with foraging is that as a touring cyclist you are going to be eating a LOT. And do you want to have to spend a lot of time hunting up edible plants when you could be riding? Not to discourage you, just something to consider.
What were you budgeting for food per day?
I wasn't planning on eating only foraged food...just having that option for fresh greens. I do enjoy some wild greens at home occasionally, but I know they won't do it for when I'm on the road.
I had no idea those routes were near railroads...
I don't have a budget, I was going to spend as little as possible on food. I'm planning on trying to avoid restaurants and convenience stores if I can. I want to try to carry some bulk products to cook with. I have the
NOLS cookery book, and they talk about carrying bulk food for hiking. I wouldn't have to be as extreme as that, since I will be near civilization...