+1 get on the bike go for a ride don't stop until you aren't having fun. You are right you won't have a block of free time like that often in your life without a struggle so jump on this chance. Worst case if you end up done with touring after 1 month just jump on a bus and do something else.
Use the shorter rides to make suer your bike fits you well amd there are no show stoppers with your gear. Other than that don't over analyze just go for it.
Last edited by vik; 03-14-07 at 09:53 PM.