Originally Posted by
FBinNY
It's always good to take stuff off the bucket list, even if it turns out it didn't really belong there in the first place.
IMO bike camping is a mix of two activities both of which are fun, but I find they don't mix all that well. I consider camping on a bike tour to be a situational plan B, either to save dough, or for access to a place where there aren't other options.
It's like peanut butter and jelly.
Some people like either.
Some people like both (or neither)
But just because someone likes both peanut butter and jelly, doesn't mean that they like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
I also look use camping for the convenience factor. For example some times it is just easier the camp than try to grab a room. The Greenbrier Trail for example, most places to stay are a steep climb off the trail Parts of the GAP can be like that too.
Plus if I camp in popular areas then I usually don't need to worry about a place to stay, especially if the campground has hiker / biker policy. I already decided if I ever tour Yellowstone, I will camp so I do't need to make reservations a year ahead. Plus camping would make you itinerary a lot more flexible.