I've been touring since 1983. I've travelled across the United States from New York State to Oregaon, have made many many treks throughout the United States, Canada, Switzerland, France, and Iceland. My wife gives me two weeks off for good behavior every year. I made this one up while I was in a diner in Pennsylvania. It got a lot of laughs, and still does. Every year I choose a location and head out alone. I've found that friends are difficult enough to find without the added stress of a bike trip to ruin everything.... full info