Cycle touring vs Running
Cycle touring and running have 85% 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 | Running |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 5 hours a week | 3 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 | $100 |
Choose cycle touring if
- Costs more to start
- Something different each time
- More of a thrill
About $600 to start, then about $20 a month.
Choose running if
- Cheaper to start
- More of the same each time
- Less adrenaline
About $100 to start. Little or nothing after that.
What you'll need
- Cycle touring: About $600 to start, then about $20 a month. Full cost breakdown
- Running: Running Shoes Full cost breakdown