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by kukabynd 4069 days ago
Hey, thanks for sharing! Could you please elaborate on your trip and countries you’ve visited?
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You're welcome!

I picked my way through sections of Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos. I didn't feel like being dogmatic about always cycling, so I hopped on trains when I felt like it (you can easily put your bike on the train for a modest fee). For example, I trained down south to Krabi/Ton Sai and then cycled back up the southern coast, which avoids having to bike the same route twice.

Generally you don't need to camp, since there are plenty of cheap guest houses where you can shower and get a good meal, although it's handy to have a tent just in case.

This will give you inspiration, and is a great read, even if you don't end up cycle-touring: http://www.amazon.com/Travels-Willie-Adventure-Cyclist-Weir/...

This is a great resource to get started: http://www.mrpumpy.net/

I don't have anything in the way of a blog, but I do have pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/robotkenshi/collections/721576...

I've heard Vietnam from the the top (Hanoi) to the bottom (Saigon) is a good bicycle tour. Total is about 1000km.