The nearest User got to a tourer was the Manningtree epic - heading out there on the A12, fixed, shorts billowing, smashing into every expansion joint on that concrete nightmare, shouting "Tora tora tora!" That was when he had strength, looks and fitness on his side. Days of plenty have taken their toll...
Tricycles are making a comeback User - why not volunteer as Martin's (Martin B) stoker for his tandem trike on the Bognor ride? Good kudos.
