Joined: Sep 2009
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Bikes: Masi, Giant TCR, Eisentraut (retired), Jamis Aurora Elite, Zullo, Cannondale, 84 & 93 Stumpjumpers, Waterford, Tern D8, Bianchi, Gunner Roadie, Serotta, Serotta Duette, was gifted a Diamond Back
Start touring now. Do some weekend and week long tours. I went for a week in June and am going for a about 4 days in Oct.
Get out there now, get some of the equipment and take shake out trips to know what works for you. By the time you retire you will have all the equipment (without large cost impacts) and just have to go.
I plan to continue to tour when I retire, just a lot of short trips, my wife doesn't ride much and doesn't tour, my trips with her will be without a bike or local rentals.