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Forum: Touring
12-19-16, 10:50 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,464
Posted By andrewclaus

Yeah, good question, which reminds me of...

Yeah, good question, which reminds me of something about him I'd forgotten. He was seriously trying to get "off the grid." But he had raised a son to adulthood as a single father, and therefore had...
Forum: Touring
12-16-16, 06:37 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,464
Posted By andrewclaus

Yep. I'll refer you back to post #8: "...I...

Yep. I'll refer you back to post #8:

"...I met a crazy guy who'd been living on his bike for five years, 8000 miles per year, at a cost of $5000/year. It's hard to imagine more frugal than that...
Forum: Touring
12-15-16, 06:55 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,464
Posted By andrewclaus

Another false economy! Next time you reach for...

Another false economy! Next time you reach for cheap ice cream, check the calorie content. Ben & Jerrys is typically double, justifying the extra cost. It tastes better, too.
Forum: Touring
12-14-16, 06:36 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,464
Posted By andrewclaus

I'm vegetarian. I get minerals from leafy greens,...

I'm vegetarian. I get minerals from leafy greens, veggies and fruit. And I enjoy them. Calories (and protein) come from nuts, cheese, whole grains like oats, bread, and fruit. Proper eating, I...
Forum: Touring
12-13-16, 03:52 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,464
Posted By andrewclaus

I like to compare my bike touring food costs to a...

I like to compare my bike touring food costs to a similar activity, long distance hiking. My last long tour, 4450 miles across the US (Northern Tier) in 55 days cost $12/day in food. I hiked the AT...
Forum: Touring
12-11-16, 08:33 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,464
Posted By andrewclaus

andrewclaus - Do you know why the guy was living...

andrewclaus - Do you know why the guy was living on his bike? Do you have any more information? PM me if you do, please! I always told myself if I lost my house I would load my bike up and live on my...
Forum: Touring
12-11-16, 07:41 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,464
Posted By andrewclaus

Sorry, I didn't actually answer your questions. ...

Sorry, I didn't actually answer your questions. My favorite low-cost meal is muesli I mix myself in front of the grocery store, with rolled oats, walnuts, and raisins. Then a stack of tortillas and...
Forum: Touring
12-11-16, 07:21 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,464
Posted By andrewclaus

I agree $10 is within the lower limits on a North...

I agree $10 is within the lower limits on a North American tour. I'm a middle-aged guy with a credit card and while I try to be somewhat frugal, my typical costs in the US are closer to $750/month,...
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