The patron saint of cyclotouring and randonneuring is Velocio whos real name is Paul de Vivié.

He devised a code for the wise cyclist:

1. Keep your stops short and few.

2. Eat before you're hungry, drink before you're thirsty.

3. Never get too tired to eat or sleep.

4. Add a layer before you're cold, take one off before you're hot.

5. Lay off wine, meat and tobacco on tour.

6. Ride within yourself, especially in the first hour.

7. Never show off.