Thats my story, and I'm sticking to it!

I have long distance sport touring events, and lots of them, every riding season.

Last year I went from western Maryland to a) Mt. Snow VT for a week, b) Finger Lakes NY for 3 days, and numerous other 2- and 3-day rides. Plus a couple other 4-day COG events.

This season, I am going to Rhode Island NY, and Eureka Springs Arkansas, among other places. My mc has 3 3-day rides and 3 2-day rides scheduled already, and we aren't done planning yet. And I'm sure COG will put a few more multi-day rides on my shedule before spring arrives.

This is what I ride, that allows me to do 8+ hour days and very long distances, hauling gear to be out a week or more.....

Privateer, looking to get into a 14 this spring and would like to set it up for more touring
as for your choice of bike did you ever consider a concours? I'm somewhat in between either 14 or connie for the more comfortable touring side, but afraid it will not scratch the itch if I encounter the good twisted stuff along the way