Originally Posted by
chefisaac
I wonder if there is a such thing as easing into touring either by doing a fully supported tour then doing a credit card tour (staying in hotels for example) to fully loaded touring with camping. Or perhaps going for a two night tour and then increasing distance and days.
The rule is there are no rules. These are lots of people who tour by traveling from hotel to hotel with a support vehicle. There are people who ride to a campsite and do day rides from there.
That said, I think an overnight is a good idea for a first time. Find out what works and what doesn't. Better to do it on a short tour than a long one.