Here's a different angle. Get out there for those of us who want to, but can't. I look longingly at my touring bike and gear many days, knowing that child #3 is due in a few weeks and the most I can hope for the rest of this year is a day trip or possibly an overnight in the next week or two. Others of us are nursing injuries or are saving up for a bike or gear, or both.

So be selfless. Be a good citizen. Go for the rest of us, and tell us what a great adventure you had. I promise you I'll be the first to applaud your effort!

Best wishes.
Ken