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Cycle touring vs Trail running

Cycle touring and trail running have 90% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatCycle touringTrail running
Time a week5 hours a week4 hours a week
Who withOn your ownOn your own
You end up withA skill you got better atA skill you got better at
FeelsCalmCalm
To start$600$150

Choose cycle touring if

  • Costs more to start
  • More hands-on

About $600 to start, then about $20 a month.

About cycle touring

Choose trail running if

  • Cheaper to start
  • Less hands-on

About $150 to start. Little or nothing after that.

About trail running

What you'll need

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Any two of the 396. You get the time each takes, what it costs to start, who you need and what you end up with.