Originally Posted by
njkayaker
Lots of small places don't have enough traffic or commerce to support them.
The Chamber of Commerce in my town isn't in a place anybody would cycle to.
And those might not be open on the weekend.
Having alternatives doesn't keep you from checking them out.
Having alternatives keeps you from needing to rely on them.
State maps don't tend to have much detail and more suited to automobiles.
Right. I didn't say smaller places have them. I said cities with populations of 5K+. That's big in comparison of most towns you'll run into while on tour. Those cities that aren't tourist spots often have their visitor centers at the CoC or town/city hall. Even towns with a few hundred people have CoCs and town/city halls.
They tell you which rodes bicycles are and aren't allowed on. Paved vs unpaved roads. Pass elevations. City populations +/-. Etc.
Enough for most touring cyclist
