After a friend told me about Warmshowers.org, I signed up for it and about two months later hosted my first (and so far only) guest. He was so nice and had such great stories to tell, though his trip had only started a week before. He wasn't in too much of a rush, so I invited him to stay another night, and during his "day off" we went on a 30-mile ride to some nearby wineries. It was definitely a worthwhile experience and I can't wait to host another cyclist!