I cycled Britain for two weeks on a £10 bike and a food budget of just £2.97

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

How much money do you actually need to go bikepacking?

This is the second part of my ultimate budget bikepacking challenge. The rules were simple: start with nothing and a £100 budget to find a bike, build all the gear, survive for two weeks, and get home. In Part 1, I built my entire bicycle touring setup for just £15.50 (the bike itself was only £10!). You can watch that here: https://youtu.be/7oRnfnotMW8

This video is the story of the journey, a ride that didn't go according to plan, but which was nevertheless one of the best trips I've ever done. Most of all, this is the story about the kindness of strangers, and a true test of what you really need for an adventure. This is my ultimate guide to ultra-low budget adventure cycling in the UK.

What's the craziest budget adventure you've ever been on? Let me know in the comments below!

Thanks again to Tom Allen for providing the inspiration for this challenge: https://tomsbiketrip.com/how-to-go-cycle-touring-for-the-price-of-a-round-of-drinks-part-1/

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