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Lou Harris from Columbia on 8/7/2013 10:56:24 PM:
I am looking to ride from Columbia to Saint Louis as cheap as possible. What is the minimum I could spend? I have a tent and everything.
 
MidSouth from Rogersville, MO on 8/8/2013 12:14:13 AM:
A lot would depend on how many miles you plan to ride in a day, which would determine how many nights you will need lodging. For me it would be 2 1/2 days and camping 2 nights, in Portland and Klondike Park for $10 a night. Food would be between $25-$75 a day depending on what you like to eat, bar & grill vs. restaurants. Use the Trip Planner link above to find the camping areas within your daily mileage expectations.
 
kevin from Jeff City on 8/9/2013 1:24:20 PM:
Ditto MidSouth's recommendations. If you carry your food, you have a little more weight, but don't have to dine out. All you'll need to worry about is water. If you carry all your food, and don't patronize any of the fine establishments that rely on the KATY, you could do it for $25.
 
Anonymous on 8/9/2013 4:21:52 PM:
There is no book of minimums. The very least amount that you could spend would be zero.
 
ArkyKenny on 8/9/2013 9:30:44 PM:
Trail mix + powdered Gatorade + tuna fish and crackers + hammock = free. Can't say I'd want to do it that way.......but I could.
 
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