Originally Posted by
chasm54
I'm a regular tourist. Most recently I did an 8-week tour of eastern Canada and the US, 2500 miles starting and finishing in Toronto.
I don't really understand your problem. You don't like riding in groups you don't know, you can afford to stay in hotels/motels, you want to ride on your own schedule and at your own pace. So why not just go on your own, book your own accommodation etc? That's what I do. Accommodation isn't difficult to find, and touring alone is great. It's amazing how many people you meet.
Great points. I've tried touring a number of ways and prefer solo touring. I enjoy sleeping in my tent, stopping/starting at my schedule, and meeting locals. In groups you get lost in the group and don't tend to mingle with the local folks, see what you want, and go at your pace. No way will I ever do a supported "tour" again. That really isn't a tour in my opinion. Different strokes...