Originally Posted by
tarwheel
Are you in a situation where you can bike commute? This is one of the best ways to train for touring because you are carrying gear and riding in all sorts of weather conditions.
Yes but I work from home 90% of the time. As much as I hate the office I should go to the office twice a week on the days that the weather cooperates for "training"...to and from the office is ~20miles with some nice hills too.