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Trip Budgetwith Coach Dave

Plan what the ride could cost before you roll. Start with the whole trip, then see how the expenses add up.

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Plan your expenses

Starting amounts are examples, not current prices. Enter your own estimates. All costs are in US dollars.

The ride

Include the return ride and side trips.

Include riders and passengers.

Fuel

Use a realistic loaded-bike estimate.

Every bike uses the same mileage, MPG, and fuel price estimate.

Lodging

Include taxes and fees. Enter 0 for free lodging.

Food & other costs

Include meals, drinks, snacks, and tips.

Tolls, parking, attractions, and anything else.

Added to fuel, lodging, food, and other costs.

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Your estimated trip cost

Total for the entire group

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Per person—Equal share of the group total
Group cost per day—Including the extra cushion

Where the money goes

Fuel
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Lodging
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Food
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Other costs
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Subtotal
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Extra cushion
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This is a planning estimate. Actual costs depend on your route, riding conditions, bookings, and spending. Per-person costs show an equal split; agree on how you’ll share expenses before leaving.

A NOTE FROM COACH DAVE

Give yourself room to change plans. An extra stop or an unexpected night away is easier to handle when you’ve planned some breathing room into the budget.

READY TO PACK?

Make your checklist next.

Build a packing list for the weather, lodging, and passengers on your ride.

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