A great way to experience the joys of bicycle touring is going on organized tours such as GOBA (Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure) or the West Shoreline Tour in Michigan. You can ride with a group of like-minded folks, plus you receive support from the ride’s staff such as luggage transport, first aid and a ride to camp if you just can’t make it.

I have a Web site, Roger Kramer’s Favorite Cycling Tours (http://www.rogerkramercycling.org) that describes many of my multiday tours in the United States and Canada. I also provide tips on how to prepare for a tour.