Touring Equipment

Ok I need some help,

I'm currently looking at touring bikes (I've got a Ridgeback Century already) Great bike but it can't really deal with heavy loads I don't really do racing so would be more suited to a touring bicycle.

I've been looking at the Ridgeback Voyage - It's a lovely bicycle but for the money £799 could I find myself something better? Bare in mind I'm looking at doing the cycle to work scheme.

Or as an alternative do I just upgrade what I've currently got?

I'd need a triple up front which I guess would mean new shifters,chain ring, bottom bracket, front and rear mech.

I read this far, did't see the next page.