Are there beginner groups for bicycle touring?

Question

I love biking, and I love camping. Next weekend I'm riding the C&O canal (185mi) for the first time. I'll be splitting it into 2 days and leaving plenty of room for sightseeing and the occasional dip in the potomac to cool off (its clean above DC). If all goes well I will be wanting to start doing cross country rides for a week + . I don't know anyone that would be up for such a trip so are there groups I could get involved with?

I live in Washington DC-

Any information on this would be helpful.

Thanks People!

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Answer 1

Yes, thats great.  I will when I have my finances in order.

One summer ago I joined team in training.