Touring road and trail wisdom

The Touring Road and Trail Wisdom web site has many interesting bits of advice for cyclists--whether touring or not.

Some samples:

• 5) Be alert while cycling, develop a sixth sense to respond to your environment, for example: If you hear a transport behind you in the distance, wave, and the driver will give you plenty of room.
  
• 18) The Rockies are easier to negotiate than the Ozarks, the Appalachians, or most bankers.
  
• 64) Cycling can help you control stress and make you less anxious. Following a session of cycling, clinicians have measured a decrease in electrical activity of tensed muscles. Jittery, hyperactive people become more relaxed after an exercise. One cycling session generates 90 to 120 min. of relaxation response. Some people call this post-exercise euphoria or endorphin response. Many neurotransmitters improve your mood and leave you relaxed. You will feel better, think of when you are physically active, that feeling of self worth. Eat better. People who cycle or exercise regularly tend to eat more nutritious food. It’s no secret that good nutrition helps your body manage stress better.