Information and Guides for the Bicycle Traveler
The Internet sites listed here apply to large areas and may be helpful for finding cycleways in different parts of the world. Of course we haven't ridden everything, so these links should be helpful in exploring potential long distance rides not found on WorldCycleWays.
Europe
European Cyclists' Federation"The European Cyclists' Federation is promoting cycling as a sustainable and healthy means of transportation. We believe the bicycle is a solution to many of the worlds' woes."A gateway to many sources of information. Includes the EuroVelo routes.
EuroVelo is a network of 15 long distance cycle routes connecting and uniting the European continent. However some of the routes are only concepts. Signage and path quality are highly variable. Persons considering using this network should do extensive research about the route before traveling.
France Velo Tourisme is the official website to discover France by bike. It is the enjoyable and ecological friendly way to find out cycling tourism in France, planning your holidays, biking trips or cycling tours and weekends on bicycle paths, greenways and other bicycle routes in France.
Italy Cycling Guide"An independent resource for cycle touring in Italy." This is the best cycling guide for Italy on the Internet.
Bicitalia Italian national bicycle network. Try the dropdown under "Bicitalia" and then "Gli itinerari Bicitalia."
Germany national bicycle network. Use the map on the site to find a ride. "Be inspired by a variety of cycling routes. The handpicked routes take you through the most beautiful corners of Germany and offer the right tour for every taste!"
Spanish Cycling Federation. Covers a wide variety of topics and routes. Use the map to find rides in the area you are interested.
Greenways in the Czech Republic including the Prague to Vienna Greenway. Covers a wide variety or routes throughout the country.
Cycling Europe. Has detailed guides for various cycleways in Europe. In Dutch and English.
Wobbly Ride Has lots of detailed information for many areas. Ads make the site hard to use but there is still lots of info to be gained.
Asia Information
Riverside Bicycle Routes in Korea Korea Tourism Organization. I don't see bike routes on this site but I'm leaving the link here because the site has a large amount of travel information about Korea.
Japan Cycling Navigator Extensive site on cycling in Japan designed and managed by local Japanese cyclists.
Global Cycling Information
Top Bike Touring Blogs and Websites A list of sites and blogs with some great cycle touring information. Some site are not related, such as motorcycles.
Crazy Guy On A Bike A very large site with a huge amount of information that is difficult to navigate. If you already know where you are going you might find some information here on the route or area.
Bikepacking "Bikepacking is the synthesis of mountain biking and minimalist camping. It evokes the freedom of multi-day backcountry hiking, but with the range and thrill of riding a mountain bike." There are some pretty rugged cycleroutes listed here, many are long distance and are in some wonderful areas.
World Biking "A Quest to Cycle Every Country on the Planet." Covers a lot of regions that are difficult to find information about cycling, in particular Asia.
Bike Touring Pro Helping to plan and prepare for your own bike tours. Has an extensive collection of helpful articles and information.
Fietsroute Startpage Extensive list of links that covers all aspects of bicycle travel around the globe. (In Dutch, set your browser to translate.)
Helpful Sites for Bike Travelers
Bicycle Touring Buyer's Guide Not just equipment. Has a lot of helpful information for long distance bicycle travel.
Deutsche Bahn has the best app and Internet site for looking up European trains that will take bikes. Click the "timetable & booking" tab, it will open the dropdown window. Then use "further options" and check the "carriage of bicycle" option.