Some sources of information which you can use to help plan routes, search for lodging or handling immigration procedures. These are the sources of information for me.
World Wide Web (WWW)
Please take note that the websites may change in the future and it may not link to the correct website. There are a lot more websites available on the web but I've selected these few as they have stayed relevent to the bicycle touring community for many years.
1. Biking Southeast Asia with Mr Pumpy!
2. Golden Triangle Rider
3. Silkwheels.com
4. Bikeaid (Singapore)
5. Singaporebikes.com Forum
6. Wendy Chan's yuffy.com
7. Jan Boonstra's Cycling Pages
Books
Books make you better prepared to handle life on the road as a touring cyclist. Most books contain the basics of touring while others may prepare the reader for further challenges beyond the basics. These are just some of the books I've read. Visit your local library or bookstore to find more.
1. The Essential Touring Cyclist: A Complete Guide for the Bicycle Traveler, Second Edition by Richard A. Lovett
2. Adventure Cycle-Touring Handbook: A Worldwide Cycling Route & Planning Guide by Stephen Lord
3. The Complete Book of Long-Distance Cycling: Build the Strength, Skills, and Confidence to Ride as Far as You Want by Edmund R. Burke, Ed Pavelka, and Bicycling Magazine
Maps
Maps are essential on the road especially when you're on foreign soil with no idea what lies beyond the road ahead. Some good maps point out border crossings, local highway rest stops and other important landmarks to make your life on the road easier. Here are some links to some maps which may be of help in your journey.
1. Gecko Maps
2. Nelles Maps
Other Sources
Friends, Cyclists, Motorcyclists and other travellers can provide you with alternative sources of information.
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