Since this thread poped up it got me looking around at tour rides. My only real overnight tour was 25years ago with full camping gear. In August there is a supported 400 mile trip to Montreal (200 mile 1 day up, a rest day in Montreal and then a 200 mile day to return). This is fully supported and you don't have to load up your bike. Two 200 mile days even with an off day inbetween seems rather daunting but doable. The cost is not too great seeing as you get a 2 night hotel stay in Montreal. I'll put it on my list of things to think about. Over memorial day weekend I will do a 75 mile ride up in the Adirondaks, stay overnight and an extra day and then ride back on Monday. I never considered this a touring ride but It guess it would qualify...