Originally Posted by
trek520bikefan
I would like to cycle across America starting in the 3rd or 4th week of February. I know this time of the year is far from ideal but it's my only window of opportunity....
....I have already attempted the Southern Tier and would like to attempt a different route..
i assume by "attempt" you've completed a southern tier crossing, and don't
want to repeat it. your selected time of year is not suitable for northern crossings.
any reason you need to do another usa crossing? you can do circuits and loops and
train station to train station in the south without going coast to coast. plenty of
interesting sights not on your original route.
guessing you have about two months available. why not go someplace warm?
flights are cheap, and considering the lower cost of living ex-usa, you'll more than
make up the difference in food and lodging over the course of your tour.
it's january 21. sitting here in my underpants in bangkok. 30 degrees celcius outside
and the AC is running.
daily expenses for cycle touring, staying in guesthouses, runs about $25. under $20/day
if you ride laos or cambodia. cheaper if camping of course.