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@christianSpaceman
Yes, the wheels probably would go first, and a frame break is obviously pretty unlikely. If the wheels do go, you can replace every part on them with another that is pretty much standard the world over. If the frame goes you'd be shafted.
I've not ridden a Cannondale for any reasonable time / distance since the late 90's so I don't know about their comfort these days.. back then though :)
It may be possible to make a track bike into something else, but why not just start out with the something else, I can almost guarantee that the end result would be better for cheaper. Ed - you know this given you've gone down the custom route with your Oak: besides the superior aesthetics that frame will knock the socks off any other approximation built up to do a similar job.
My main point is that the Canonndale is presumably expensive and you're already replacing the wheels with more expensive ones (appreciate you can recoup some cost by selling the aksiums). I've not done the sums but I imagine that, given your parts bin, you could get something very nice, spot on suitable, custom sized and very desirable for not much more.
No matter what components you change, a Cannondale race frame is not the right heart for a touring bike, lightweight or otherwise. I don't really care that much though, and I'll watch your build with interest.