{"id":7120,"date":"2017-01-26T14:13:22","date_gmt":"2017-01-26T19:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/?p=7120"},"modified":"2020-01-15T10:42:50","modified_gmt":"2020-01-15T15:42:50","slug":"biking-across-america-7-per-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/2017\/01\/biking-across-america-7-per-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Biking Across America on $7 Per Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-7120\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-7120-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-7120-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-7120-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-7120\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img src=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/405707-PCVOP0-473.jpg\" width=\"5760\" height=\"3840\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/405707-PCVOP0-473.jpg 5760w, http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/405707-PCVOP0-473-500x333.jpg 500w, http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/405707-PCVOP0-473-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/405707-PCVOP0-473-1024x683.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/405707-PCVOP0-473-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5760px) 100vw, 5760px\" title=\"saving money for a bicycle tour\" alt=\"saving money for a bicycle tour\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-7120-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>Can you afford a long-distance bicycle tour?<\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019m convinced a lot more people would go bicycle touring in the USA if they realized just how cheap it can be.\u00a0 $7 per day.\u00a0 That\u2019s how much we\u2019ve spent on average per person over the past 9 months cycling in America.\u00a0 Cheap, right?<\/p>\n<p>You were probably expecting something more along the lines of $40 or $50 per day for a \u2018budget\u2019 bicycle tour in the USA.<\/p>\n<p>So how\u2019d we do it?\u00a0 Here\u2019s the short answer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">We never stayed in a hotel, motel, AirBnB, or hostel.\u00a0 Never.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">We paid for camping only in extreme situations (less than 10 times) when no free option was available.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">We never ate meals in restaurants or cafes.\u00a0 Never.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">We purcahsed food at large supermarkets with good value for money. We bought food in pricey small town supermarkets or convenience stores only in extreme situations (less than 5 times) when no cheaper option was available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That\u2019s it in a nutshell.\u00a0 We reduced our accommodation costs to almost zero.\u00a0 We spent around 25% of what a typical cyclist might fork over for food.<\/p>\n<p>Still not convinced? Here\u2019s the longer version of how to bike the USA on a shoestring budget.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Camp for Free in the USA<\/h2>\n<h4>Check out this website<\/h4>\n<p>In America, it\u2019s actually fairly easy to find a free place to pitch your tent.<\/p>\n<p>In the wide open spaces of the Western United States wild camping is particularly easy. But you can find free camping spots all over the country. Even in heavily populated areas of the country like the east coast.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>best place to start<\/strong> your search for a free place to camp is on <a href=\"https:\/\/freecampsites.net\/\">freecampsites.net<\/a>.\u00a0 I just did a search and here\u2019s what the website came back with for camping spots near where we are in Missouri:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7124 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Free-Campsites-Near-You.png\" alt=\"free camping in USA\" width=\"1338\" height=\"1251\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Free-Campsites-Near-You.png 1338w, http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Free-Campsites-Near-You-500x467.png 500w, http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Free-Campsites-Near-You-768x718.png 768w, http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Free-Campsites-Near-You-1024x957.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Free-Campsites-Near-You-50x47.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1338px) 100vw, 1338px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Lots of choices for free camping<\/h3>\n<p>No bad.\u00a0 The site has come up with free dispersed camping spots on national forest land, some rest areas where camping is officially prohibited but actually permitted and some nice spots down dirt roads.\u00a0 In our experience, the recommendations and reviews on <a href=\"https:\/\/freecampsites.net\/\">freecampsites.net<\/a> are highly reliable.<\/p>\n<h2>More resources to help you find free camping spots<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Dispersed Camping<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Dispersed camping is camping outside of a campground area on public lands. Often, there will be existing fire rings, picnic tables and\/or lantern posts in a pull off from the road. However, in most areas, as long as you are not blocking a road, gate or trailhead dispersed camping is fine as long as dispersed camping is allowed in that district.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/freecampsites.net\/dispersed-camping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about dispersed camping<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>BLM \u2013 Bureau of Land Management<\/strong>. The BLM administers public lands that encompass roughly 1\/8 of the total land mass of the U.S. Most of these lands are in the western states. Often mineral rights or grazing land are leased from the BLM by private companies or individuals.<\/p>\n<p>Dispersed camping is allowed on most BLM land for up to 14 days. Even if land is leased or has mining claims, you may camp there unless posted otherwise by BLM management. You may cross private land (as long as there is a public road) to reach BLM areas. You should not come across a locked gate, but if you cross a gate, please leave it in the state you found it \u2013 open or closed.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blm.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/blm.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>USFS \u2013 US Forestry Service<\/strong>. THE USFS administers the 175 national forests and grasslands in the United States. They are responsible for regulating logging, grazing and mineral rights on these lands as well as maintaining roads, trails, campgrounds and law enforcement in the area. The forestry service offers many developed campgrounds as well as a large number of \u2018official\u2019 dispersed camping sites. Regulations vary based on the ranger district, but for the most part, dispersed camping is permitted for up to 14 days.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.fed.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.fs.fed.us<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Camping help from friendly farmers<\/h4>\n<p>Cyclists have a lot more choices for free camping than do people in cars.\u00a0 If you arrive with your RV and ask a farmer if you can park for the night, you\u2019ll probably be sent on your way.<\/p>\n<p>Cyclists, on the other hand, are generally welcomed with open arms.<\/p>\n<p>Isn\u2019t it weird to just knock on somebody\u2019s door and ask to pitch your tent?\u00a0 Not really.\u00a0 After you try it once or twice and see how well it works and your inhibitions will go away.<\/p>\n<p>What about all those nasty <em>No Trespassing<\/em> signs?\u00a0 Well, watch out for those.\u00a0 Most rural residents are packing heat so don\u2019t wander onto property where you\u2019re not wanted.<\/p>\n<h4>Churches<\/h4>\n<p>America has approximately 300,000 churches. Suffice to say you\u2019re never far from a place of worship.\u00a0 Rural churches make great camping spots.\u00a0 Many churches post their phone number on the sign outside.\u00a0 If possible, call the pastor and get permission before pitching your tent.\u00a0 The pastor may even come down to the church and open it up so you can be more comfortable.\u00a0 Then you\u2019ll have access to restroom facilities and possibly a kitchen at your disposal and maybe even a shower and wifi, too.<\/p>\n<h4>City Parks + Rodeo Grounds + Fire Stations + Museums<\/h4>\n<p>If you\u2019ve biking one of Adventure Cycling\u2019s routes, you\u2019ll probably come across city parks, fire stations and other public places that allow cyclists to camp for free.\u00a0 If you\u2019re in a small town and want to camp, just ask at the local library, gas station or shop and someone can probably head you in the right direction.\u00a0 Americans generally like to help, so don\u2019t be shy.<\/p>\n<h2>Use Hospitality Networks<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ve stayed with 47 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.warmshowers.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Warm Showers<\/a> hosts over the past 9 months.\u00a0 If you\u2019re not actively using this network, you\u2019re missing out on meeting some incredible people.\u00a0 And, yes, you\u2019ll save money, too. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.warmshowers.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Warm Showers<\/a> is a free hospitality network for cyclists. If you're not a memeber yet, stop reading this article and join now.<\/p>\n<div id=\"envira-gallery-wrap-11229\" class=\"envira-gallery-wrap envira-gallery-theme-base envira-lightbox-theme-base\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><div data-row-height=\"150\" data-gallery-theme=\"normal\" id=\"envira-gallery-11229\" class=\"envira-gallery-public envira-gallery-justified-public envira-gallery-0-columns envira-clear enviratope envira-gallery-css-animations\" data-envira-columns=\"0\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-11230\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-1 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 5px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-right: 5px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-4116-Copy.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-11229 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery11229\" title=\"Another free camping spot in the western US.\" data-envira-caption=\"Another free camping spot in the western US.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-11230\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-1 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"1\" src=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-4116-Copy-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-4116-Copy-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"11229\" data-envira-item-id=\"11230\" data-envira-caption=\"Another free camping spot in the western US.\" alt=\"\" title=\"Another free camping spot in the western US.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-4116-Copy-1024x683-640x480.jpg 400w,http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-4116-Copy-1024x683-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"500\" data-envira-height=\"333\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-11231\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-2 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 5px; 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padding-bottom: 10px; padding-right: 5px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-4465.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-11229 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery11229\" title=\"Wild camping means a quiet spot with no disturbances from noisy neighbors.\" data-envira-caption=\"Wild camping means a quiet spot with no disturbances from noisy neighbors.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-11234\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-5 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"5\" src=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-4465-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-4465-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"11229\" data-envira-item-id=\"11234\" data-envira-caption=\"Wild camping means a quiet spot with no disturbances from noisy neighbors.\" alt=\"bike camping in the USA\" title=\"Wild camping means a quiet spot with no disturbances from noisy neighbors.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-4465-1024x683-640x480.jpg 400w,http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-4465-1024x683-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"500\" data-envira-height=\"333\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-11235\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-6 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 5px; 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padding-bottom: 10px; padding-right: 5px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-4574.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-11229 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery11229\" title=\"Sometimes you get really lucky!\" data-envira-caption=\"Sometimes you get really lucky!\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-11236\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-7 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"7\" src=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-4574-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-4574-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"11229\" data-envira-item-id=\"11236\" data-envira-caption=\"Sometimes you get really lucky!\" alt=\"free camping in America\" title=\"Sometimes you get really lucky!\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-4574-1024x683-640x480.jpg 400w,http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-4574-1024x683-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"500\" data-envira-height=\"333\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-11237\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-8 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 5px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-right: 5px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-5629-2.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-11229 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery11229\" title=\"A lonely spot where you can contemplate the beauty of the empty landscape.\" data-envira-caption=\"A lonely spot where you can contemplate the beauty of the empty landscape.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-11237\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-8 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"8\" src=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-5629-2-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-5629-2-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"11229\" data-envira-item-id=\"11237\" data-envira-caption=\"A lonely spot where you can contemplate the beauty of the empty landscape.\" alt=\"bicycle touring and camping in Wyoming\" title=\"A lonely spot where you can contemplate the beauty of the empty landscape.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-5629-2-1024x683-640x480.jpg 400w,http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-5629-2-1024x683-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"500\" data-envira-height=\"333\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-11238\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-9 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 5px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-right: 5px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-5748.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-11229 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery11229\" title=\"A totally FREE campiste where the locals even put up shields to protect tents fro the vicious Wyoming winds.\" data-envira-caption=\"A totally FREE campiste where the locals even put up shields to protect tents fro the vicious Wyoming winds.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-11238\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-9 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"9\" src=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-5748-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-5748-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"11229\" data-envira-item-id=\"11238\" data-envira-caption=\"A totally FREE campiste where the locals even put up shields to protect tents fro the vicious Wyoming winds.\" alt=\"free camping in Wyoming\" title=\"A totally FREE campiste where the locals even put up shields to protect tents fro the vicious Wyoming winds.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-5748-1024x683-640x480.jpg 400w,http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-5748-1024x683-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"500\" data-envira-height=\"333\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-11239\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-10 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 5px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-right: 5px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-6814.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-11229 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery11229\" title=\"Another FREE campsite. This one is in New Mexico.\" data-envira-caption=\"Another FREE campsite. This one is in New Mexico.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-11239\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-10 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"10\" src=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-6814-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-6814-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"11229\" data-envira-item-id=\"11239\" data-envira-caption=\"Another FREE campsite. This one is in New Mexico.\" alt=\"free camping in New Mexico\" title=\"Another FREE campsite. This one is in New Mexico.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-6814-1024x683-640x480.jpg 400w,http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-6814-1024x683-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"500\" data-envira-height=\"333\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-11240\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-11 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 5px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-right: 5px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-7162.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-11229 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery11229\" title=\"Cyclist friendly!\" data-envira-caption=\"Cyclist friendly!\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-11240\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-11 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"11\" src=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-7162-1024x584-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-7162-1024x584-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"11229\" data-envira-item-id=\"11240\" data-envira-caption=\"Cyclist friendly!\" alt=\"we love cyclists\" title=\"Cyclist friendly!\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-7162-1024x584-640x480.jpg 400w,http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-7162-1024x584-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"500\" data-envira-height=\"285\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><img src=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-4116-Copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"no-lazyload\" \/><img src=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-4360.jpg\" alt=\"free camping in the USA\" class=\"no-lazyload\" \/><img src=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-4391.jpg\" alt=\"free camping in the USA\" class=\"no-lazyload\" \/><img src=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-4415.jpg\" alt=\"Warm Showers hosts in Idaho\" class=\"no-lazyload\" \/><img src=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-4465.jpg\" alt=\"bike camping in the USA\" class=\"no-lazyload\" \/><img src=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-4500-3.jpg\" alt=\"Warm Showers hospitality hosts\" class=\"no-lazyload\" \/><img src=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-4574.jpg\" alt=\"free camping in America\" class=\"no-lazyload\" \/><img src=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-5629-2.jpg\" alt=\"bicycle touring and camping in Wyoming\" class=\"no-lazyload\" \/><img src=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-5748.jpg\" alt=\"free camping in Wyoming\" class=\"no-lazyload\" \/><img src=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-6814.jpg\" alt=\"free camping in New Mexico\" class=\"no-lazyload\" \/><img src=\"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/final-7162.jpg\" alt=\"we love cyclists\" class=\"no-lazyload\" \/><\/noscript>\n<h2>Eating on the Cheap<\/h2>\n<p>Bicycle touring means you eat a lot.\u00a0 There\u2019s no way to get around that.\u00a0 One of the main complaints I hear from foreign cyclists biking the USA is how limited the food choices are.\u00a0 This is very true if you\u2019re shopping in small town convenience stores.\u00a0 These stores typically sell \u2018junk food\u2019 at high prices.\u00a0 Don\u2019t count on stocking up on fresh fruit and veggies or finding organic tofu and vegan cheese at the Dollar General or gas station shop in small town America.<\/p>\n<h2>Stock up at supermarkets<\/h2>\n<p>If you want more food choice and better prices you must make a trip to a big supermarket.\u00a0 And that might mean a detour off your intended route.\u00a0 Sure, it\u2019s inconvenient and unpleasant to ride out to the giant supermarket on the edge of town.\u00a0 But if you want to eat well and stick to a budget, there\u2019s really no choice.<\/p>\n<p>For those who really want to max their savings and are only interested in filling their stomach, head on over to one of America\u2019s many Dollar Stores.\u00a0 The best of the bunch is <em>Dollar Tree<\/em>, where every item really is just a dollar. We always buy our staples such as cookies, pasta sauce, ramen noodles, tortillas, and refried beans at the dollar store. Sure it's not the healthiest option, but you can get a lot of colors for a buck.<\/p>\n<h2>The Little Things that Add Up<\/h2>\n<p>Your parents probably told you this and it\u2019s true: little things you spend money on add up to to a lot of money in the long run.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few examples of the little ways we cut costs on our USA bike tour.<\/p>\n<p>We shopped around for flights to the USA. \u00a0We were flexible about departure location (we were in Dubai when we booked the flights and cycled all the way\u00a0to Istanbul for the flight). We were also flexible about the arrival point in the USA.<\/p>\n<p>In most cases, New York offers the cheapest flights, but good deals are also available to San Francisco and Los Angles. \u00a0 Flying into smaller American cities is generally more expensive. Our Istanbul-JFK flight cost us $250 one way per person. \u00a0We flew with Ukrainian Airlines (UIA) and had a 46-kilo baggage allowance each. \u00a0We'd have paid far more on a better-known airline. \u00a0<strong>Savings per person: around $400<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On arrival at JFK airport in New York, we lugged around our bikes and boxes instead of paying for airport carts.\u00a0 <strong>Savings: $10.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We biked from the airport into Brooklyn instead of taking a cab or Uber.\u00a0 <strong>Savings: around $50.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When my bike broke in a remote town in New Mexico we hitched a ride to the nearest city 230 miles away instead of taking a bus or renting a car.\u00a0 <strong>Savings: around $150<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We opted not to buy a sim card and purchase a cellular plan in the USA. Instead we used free WiFi and Skype at the library and other free hotspots.\u00a0 <strong>Savings: around $20-$60 per month.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We do all bike repairs ourselves (OK... Eric does them himself) and purchase parts online or get them free in the giveaway boxes at local bike workshops.\u00a0 <strong>Savings: around $400<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We get clothes and other items such as sunglasses at Goodwill second-hand shops, find them on the side of the road, or get them in giveaway boxes at Warms Showers places.\u00a0 <strong>Savings: around $150<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>USA Budget Biking FAQs<\/h2>\n<h5>Isn\u2019t it a pain to live like this, counting every nickel and dime?<\/h5>\n<p>No, not really. Once you get used to paying attention to how you spend money and setting yourself certain guidelines or \u2018rules,' cost cutting comes naturally without thinking.<\/p>\n<h5>Is there anything you splurge on?<\/h5>\n<p>Oh, yes, absolutely.\u00a0 I will not go without decent coffee and spend about $5 per week on a package of Seattle\u2019s Best Extra Dark Roast for my Aeropress.\u00a0 I would probably enjoy popping into a coffee shop now and then but I hold back from doing that.\u00a0 We also regularly buy \u2018treats\u2019 at the supermarket.\u00a0 We look for ice cream that is on sale or baked goods that are 50% off. We \u2018waste\u2019 about $15 per week on non-essential food items. \u00a0I don\u2019t drink alcohol, so cutting out beer was never an issue.<\/p>\n<h5>Don\u2019t you feel like a mooch staying at people\u2019s homes for free with Warm Showers and Couchsurfing?<\/h5>\n<p>No, not really.\u00a0 People join these networks because they are interested in meeting fellow cyclists and travelers and benefitting from free hospitality themselves. These are reciprocal networks meaning you stay for free and in return people can stay for free with you.\u00a0 Now that we have a base in Portugal, we regularly welcome cyclists and travelers to our home.\u00a0 We are very keen to \u2018give back\u2019 after receiving so much kindness on the road.<\/p>\n<p>When stayig with other people, we do our best to be good guests.\u00a0 Sometimes we prepare meals for our hosts, other times we help with chores or give travel advice.<\/p>\n<h2>Get started saving for your bike tour across America<\/h2>\n<p>If you've been dreaming of a bicycle tour across America, don't let a perceived lack of funds stand in your way. With thoughtful planning, $1,000 could take you coast to coast across the country. Start saving for your tour now. Many people find that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/blog\/banking\/best-money-saving-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">using a money saving app<\/a> can help them find the discipline to put funds aside for a bicycle tour.<\/p>\n<p>Money saving apps can make the process of saving money easier over time. You can fill your piggy bank automatically so that savings goals can be met without stress.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can you afford a long-distance bicycle tour? 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