touring /ˈtʊəɹɪŋ/adjective 2noun 1forms 1 adjective2 •Intended for a journey through a country or a region, related to tourism.If you are not using a touring-specific bike and you have large feet, you could have problems with your heels striking your rear panniers. This is one of the very reasons why a touring bike has long chainstays (435mm minimum). •Working for a short time in different places. noun1 •(informal) A touring car.Finally, there was the 40-hp machine from the previous year, on the 120-inch wheelbase and listed in four body styles, tourings and roadsters. — 1988 formstourings