Bike across USA with me (not pretend)

hatchhome
hatchhome Posts: 65
edited September 29 in Motivation and Support
Okay this is still in the early stages of planning but I want to bike from Coast to Coast in roughly 45 days. I was thinking of doing a group of bikers from MFP. This would take around a year to prepare and roughly $4000 to $5000 for food and hotel stay. Would also like to find a support staff of two people following with supplies. The more there is the less it will cost. You will be biking an average of 80 miles a day and need at least 50 days off for travel. I just am putting this out there to see what kind of interest there is. It will be an experience of a lifetime. Send me a message if you are interested. and I will get names together

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  • EZGruv
    EZGruv Posts: 215 Member
    Make sure to check out www.crazyguyonabike.com for help, inspiration, and a place to share your trip log.
  • drogheda1
    drogheda1 Posts: 57
    Would love to do that but sadly i'm not in the states...dam!
  • jennywrens
    jennywrens Posts: 208
    Sounds amazing! I'm UK based so can't join you but I hope you get a great team together!!! We want photos when you've done it!!!!
  • cloggsy71
    cloggsy71 Posts: 2,208 Member
    I would absolutely love to do this, but alas the Atlantic Ocean, Work and other commitments prevent me from taking part :sad:

    I wish you all the very best in the planning and execution of this trip. Please blog the journey for us!
  • hatchhome
    hatchhome Posts: 65
    UK is only a plane flight away :-).
  • daniface
    daniface Posts: 338 Member
    i would love to do this, but would you consider camping a long the way instead of hotels to save on costs?
  • toots99
    toots99 Posts: 3,794 Member
    That...would be...AMAZING!
  • hatchhome
    hatchhome Posts: 65
    Absolutely I would prefer camping as much as possible. It would be a group decision. especially with a support van following and everyone working together we could camp much of it.
  • Jitteryspork
    Jitteryspork Posts: 550 Member
    I would totally do this is work would let me take the time of WITH pay... :( Living paycheck to paycheck doesnt give any leeway. I hope you have fun!!
  • Wraiythe
    Wraiythe Posts: 780 Member
    That would be awesome! I would love to do something like that! What an experience!
  • fatboypup
    fatboypup Posts: 1,873 Member
    I'd love to also but doubt i could make the commitment but Im looking forward to following your journey what kinda bike you gonna attempt this on?
  • christy_frank
    christy_frank Posts: 680 Member
    Cameron,
    I would LOVE to experience something like this but I am afraid that my 4 children will prevent me from doing so. I really hope that you can make this happen. May I suggest though that you camp along the way instead of hotel? If you have someone following in a car, they can set up a camp along the way, hit the grocery store for you all and have cooking supplies available. Sure, stay in a hotel from time to time but I bet you could save a ton of money camping. A camp site is $30/night and usually can hold 6-10 people easily. State parks are cheaper, yet require a sticker for the day. It would be awesome to stay in state parks some of those nights.
  • hatchhome
    hatchhome Posts: 65
    I'd love to also but doubt i could make the commitment but Im looking forward to following your journey what kinda bike you gonna attempt this on?
    Would need to be a good road bike, currently I have a giant mountain bike. But may need around $1200 for a good road bike ready for the challenge. I understand the money and time commitment. I am a firefighter making less the $45,000 a year. But I know I can make this dream a reality.
  • fitzie63
    fitzie63 Posts: 508 Member
    Go for it! I don't think you would want an old lady trekking along with you in her brand new safety yellow port-a-trike (I just placed the order this morning; it will be here in about 5 weeks and~~~it's made in the USA). You're starting off in Louisiana where it's super hot & humid right now. You must love the heat to be doing it now. I hope it goes well for you.
  • fitzie63
    fitzie63 Posts: 508 Member
    http://worksmancycles.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/adulttrikes.html
  • hatchhome
    hatchhome Posts: 65
    A 68 year old woman just did it. and no will start off in Oregon and end in NH or start in California and end in Georgia
    Go for it! I don't think you would want an old lady trekking along with you in her brand new safety yellow port-a-trike (I just placed the order this morning; it will be here in about 5 weeks and~~~it's made in the USA). You're starting off in Louisiana where it's super hot & humid right now. You must love the heat to be doing it now. I hope it goes well for you.
  • SquishyVicki
    SquishyVicki Posts: 280 Member
    That sounds amazing!! You don't know how much I am currently wracking my brains to try and figure out how my husband and I would be able to afford this (including flights to the States as we are UK based...) Alas though 2012 is the year for paying off the credit card to allow us to do something similar in 2013 / 2014.....good luck though and I hope that you get a fantastic team behind you.... Vx
  • heidi_79
    heidi_79 Posts: 27
    This will be an amazing adventure for you one that I know you will accomplish!!! I look forward to hearing all about it!!
  • Panda_Jack
    Panda_Jack Posts: 829 Member
    That would be awesome. I don't know if I could join but would definitely be something I would love to do.

    You should also check out the MFP Cycling club.. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/266681-mfp-cycling-club?page=7#posts-3859908

    tipusnr did something like this, although it wasn't the distance you're talking about. He's an experienced cyclist and would probably be able to give some great info and tips on setting this up.
  • TDSeest
    TDSeest Posts: 1,089 Member
    I am thinking of doing something similar next year; a friend and I are going to try to ride from the head of the Mississippi to the tail where it enters the gulf of Mexico. 3500 miles roughly. I'm currently biking to drop more weight first. I can handle 30 to 40 miles a day now, but I need to drop another 70 or 80 pounds before I begin the journey.
  • cloggsy71
    cloggsy71 Posts: 2,208 Member
    Can I ask what dates you are penciling in for the journey? If it coincides with our Summer break it could be do-able... :bigsmile:
  • dmeyne
    dmeyne Posts: 26 Member
    That is a dream of mine and I may need to seriously consider joining you! For a trial run, you can come join RAGBRAI. (Bike ride across Iowa). It starts this Sunday and ends the next Saturday. I've done that (or part of it) about 6 times. Just a week of it is an amazing experience and if you try it once, you're hooked!!!!
  • songbyrdsweet
    songbyrdsweet Posts: 5,691 Member
    Haha, I like that you add "not pretend". I wish I could do this! I'm in the middle of school. :P But I will be biking 6 hours tomorrow! :)
  • sleepytexan
    sleepytexan Posts: 3,138 Member
    GAH!! I want to do this! Unfortunately I have 4 kids, 13 and under. sheesh. I don't think I can get 50 days vacation from them. You would have had me 15 years ago, so let me know if you're doing it again in another 10 or so.

    *sigh*
  • lisadhancock
    lisadhancock Posts: 103
    Sounds amazing but I really don't think I could ride that many miles consistanly. I am just hoping to be able to ride ragbrai next year!!! :) Good luck!
  • cloggsy71
    cloggsy71 Posts: 2,208 Member
    hatchhome seems to have gone a little quiet... I dunno if this is still happening or not. I did ask for a provisional date, but no reply???
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