Originally Posted by
Machka
Well, if you've got all the equipment, go for a weekend tour this coming weekend.
All you have to do is load the bicycle on Friday night, then on Saturday morning you start riding ... just like you would on any other Saturday morning. But instead of returning home, you'll camp or stay in motel or something for the night. Then ride home on Sunday, much like how you go for a long ride on most Sundays.
And there you have it ... a tour.
Your adventures have been inspiring Machka. I want to do some randoneering...this year (seems I've obsessed on Bike Quarterly). Since I'm not a racer, those events hold the most appeal. That and touring of course.