So ... go on a short tour. How's the weather where you are? If there is no snow predicted for this coming weekend or next weekend, pack up your things, ride to a campground 30 - 50 miles away, camp overnight and then cycle home.

Look up the cycletouring clubs in your area and start riding with them.

You can also get info from here: http://itd.idaho.gov/bike_ped/bikeTouring.html