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Old 05-23-09 | 08:34 AM
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Bikes: Tour Easy, Linear USS, Lightening Thunderbolt, custom DF, Raleigh hybrid, Felt time trial

gorshkov's answer is right on. Sounds to me like you may already be in touring shape, least ways for flat land and short riding days.

If you've got access to a hilly training route, set aside an hour a day and run it as fast as possible for a couple of weeks. No hills? Load the bike with 40 pounds and ride as fast as possible for an hour a day for a couple of weeks. Gear so that you are spinning the pedals at least 70 rpm. Either way should have you in shape to ride loaded at a reasonable pace for 4-6 hours/day. This oughta get you 40-60 miles down the road, which is about average touring pace on a loaded bicycle. You'll have plenty of time for short and long breaks, and your conditioning will improve, to a point, each day you ride.

Touring is 90% mental and 10% physical.
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