Yes, I know there is a touring forum, but I wonder if many 50+ riders go on self contained tour rides. I have not tried a cross country tour, but I really enjoy 3 day to a week long tour ride. Camping, cooking, sleeping in a tent and riding days in a row. I have a Surly Long Haul Trucker for these events and it serves well. Any other 50+ riders enjoying this type of cycling? (I do have a trike set up for tour riding, but have not taken it on a tour, yet).