+1k
While touring, I listen to EVERY LOCAL available. Who is going to know the roads better? Granted, now a days people have GPS and all this stuff, but even if you THINK you know what is coming you are usually wrong. There are always things like, construction, floods, road damage, TRAFFIC PATTERNS, and most importantly the efficiency of the route that you should always be aware of while touring.
Even if I don't follow your advice, I will always take it or listen to it at least. Not everybody is social however.