Crankin, I haven't cycled toured with camping for the last few years. Only for approx. first 5 years after I returned to cycling. But my great respect for cyclists older than either of us, who go on loaded bike trips and camp continuously ..for several months.

Our trips now don't include camping. Would I consider camping..yea maybe 2 days ..out of 15 days of straight cycling.

But even on self-loaded cycling trips with b 'n b /hotel, it is a like little mini-journey in life. Some great times with more difficult moments.

It helps to do such a trip with other cyclists if one hasn't done this for awhile or for first time with camping.

You can add this trip..into your present bag of tales..