Can riding bike distance to arrive Phoenix, AZ from Los Angeles, CA same day?

Question

If you answer me, I will try to do. I like to ride bike distance on I-10 highway from Los Angeles to Phoenix. I think bike's speed is about 15-20 mph, sound right? if no, how much bike speed? Bike can be travel from L.A. to Phoenix about least 15 hours. I'm serious I want to go because I don't like expensive flight tickets, bus, and car really expensive gas! Bike is free! for Saving $$$! Agree my good idea or wrong explain me. lol.

I try to travel to Arizona then again to Texas, then to Florida I can stop to rest at motel each night without car or bus. My question is serious....... lol!

Answer 1

I live in phoenix and I was curious about this.

mapquest-

Directions from A to B:

1: Start out going WEST on E WASHINGTON ST toward N CENTRAL AVE. 0.5 miMap

2: Turn RIGHT onto N 7TH AVE. 0.9 miMap Avoid

3: Merge onto I-10 W via the ramp on the LEFT toward LOS ANGELES (Crossing into CALIFORNIA). 369.9 miMap Avoid

4: I-10 W becomes US-101 N. 1.0 miMap Avoid

5: Take the SPRING ST exit, EXIT 2C. 0.1 miMap Avoid

6: Turn RIGHT onto N SPRING ST. 0.4 miMap Avoid

7: Turn LEFT onto TOM BRADLEY BLVD. 0.1 miMap Avoid

8: End at Los Angeles, CA  Map

Estimated Time: 5.0 hours 39 minutes Estimated Distance: 372.81 miles

I did the math and you would do 15mph x 375 =25hours That did not include stops for potty breaks, food, resting and if you pop a tire on the way.

I saw that people do ride shares on craiglist.

Answer 2

It's the wrong time of the year to start this ride.

Temperatures will be too high for safe riding.

consider 100 miles a day for 10 hr day including stops and all.

The wind will be your biggest enemy and slow you to a crawl at times.

by the way , it is illegal to ride a bike on a freeway

Answer 3

Steam is right on the mark.  Troopers will chase you off or arrest you if you ride the Interstate.  And that country is hot and dry -- you'll wilt quicker than you can imagine anytime between now and next winter.  Find a riding club near you and hang around with them to learn about training, physical conditioning and the right equipment before you attempt a ride anything like you described.  Your life depends on it.

Answer 4

I don't know that part of the country but I've ridden several Doubles(200/day).You can ride anything with proper training and you have your head in the right place.I think the latter is the most important.Ride on and enjoy!

Answer 5

Make sure you take plenty of water, patch kits, lights, tool kit. I prefer riding against the traffic so I can see what's coming. Are bikes allowed on that highway? Plan for plenty of rest stops. Good luck!