One of the worst things to do when planning a cross-country bike trip is to plan a long trip. Instead, think of each day as a single one-day trip. The metal stress of thinking of crossing the east, prairies, desert, and Rockies, is enough to make the trip seem impossible.
Just plan one rest stop to the next, one day at a time, conquer each state individually. That’s the mind game behind the trip
Many bicycle fans dream of a cross-country trip, but few do it. The biggest roadblock is the time commitment needed. A physically fit, experienced bicyclist requires almost three months.
The best way to overcome this is to take time off college or work and do the entire trip in one try. The second way is to break the trip into several segments.
While purists may consider the second way as a cheat, not really a cross country road trip, each individual needs to ask themselves whether they want to prove they have the endurance make the entire trip in one shot, or to see the country from the seat of a bike.
Cost
Even if you rough it, the trip will cost $4,000 to $5,000, more if you hope to spend most nights in a motel.
Don’t skimp...