whats a great way to prepare for a cycling tour?

[cody]

i right now have a total bike and trailer weight of 135lbs which i have no difficulty with and i know there will be a good chance I'm going to encounter some good hills along the way. i nee a good way to prepare for my up coming tour. I`m looking for a way to help me when i encounter those hills.

 

[JohnM]

It will depend on what you are using, most touring bikes have a larger gear cassette in the rear and use a derailleur from a mountain bike to handle it. I would try to get the weight down some that is an awful lot to carry with you.