Originally Posted by
no1mad
Welcome aboard
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You might take a bit of time and check out the Touring forum and especially the 'sticky' threads at the top of the index page there.
Alright, I sure will! Thank you!
Originally Posted by
10 Wheels
My budget is tricky because it's constantly changing/growing. Right now my total budget for the trip would be $1300, but come May that very well could be over $2000. Also, I have no intention of depleting all my budget funds, in fact, I'd really like to minimize my expenses even if I may be able to afford more.
I'll attempt to put together a list of all my possible expenses, but with the little amount I know, it would be very small. For instance, I know I want to bring bike/maintenance tools along but I honestly have no idea which or how much they cost. I also want to minimize my weight during the trip, but I will be bringing along camping gear to minimize expenses at the same time.
I'm not sure where I'll be departing from, but in order to make it a true coast-to-coast experience, I'm thinking Wilmington, NC. I plan on going all the way to San Diego, CA and then turn my route northward to bike the pacific coast until I reach San Francisco. I have a lot to figure out as far as the exact routes, but I'll figure that out a little bit later down the road.