Cycle touring vs Road cycling
Cycle touring and road cycling have 92% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Cycle touring | Road cycling |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 5 hours a week | 4 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Calm | Lively |
| To start | $600 | $500 |
Choose cycle touring if
- Something different each time
About $600 to start, then about $20 a month.
Choose road cycling if
- More of the same each time
About $500 to start, then about $20 a month.
What you'll need
- Cycle touring: About $600 to start, then about $20 a month. Full cost breakdown
- Road cycling: Bike Lights Set, Road Bike Full cost breakdown