Originally Posted by
staehpj1
I can't imagine that I would ever consider one for touring, but I take care of two houses/lawns that are a nice distance apart to bike. I could see where it would be great to haul stuff like gas string trimmer, leaf blower, hedge clippers, loppers, and chainsaw between the two houses. I'd be more likely use a trailer for that though.
Actually, plenty of people us it for long long distance touring (see
http://www.bikeforums.net/utility-cy...ing-dummy.html) and the guy who toured the perimeter of Japan with one.