Thanks, all!

Lisa - I have tried cages, but not the Power Straps. I guess it would not be a huge invest. to try them..... I don't have the touring pedals though...will they attach? Your bikes are beautiful!

TriGirl - Yes it is Woman Tours...my first. I have done lots of Backroads Tours with DH but I was going to do this with a friend and she changed her mind, but I didn't want to. So I am going forward and really can't wait! When I bike with DH we are mostly biking separately anyway...we've never mastered that togetherness thing. Our most important accessory on a bike trip is cell phone, "Where ARE you?", lol. He's a strong rider but "lollygags" at stops, and I like to keep truckin'. I have been eyeing those Keens. Please let me know how you like them....I'm heading to REI on Friday just to have a look-see. (code for: I-will-buy-something-not-sure-what)

SadieKate - smacking forehead...I feel stupid. I can just take both sets and a wrench instead of fretting about one or the other. Since this is supported I can just stash the extra in my luggage. I love not having to decide!!!! Unbelievable I had not considered that!!