Both during the preparation for our trip and of course on an ongoing basis we have relied on the web to help accumulate info to help us to prepare and hopefully stay safe whilst on the road. There are an awful lot of sites out there and many don't help much. We've listed below sites we've used, found useful and thought were clear to navigate.

Hopefully it'll prove useful in your preparation and will save you a bit of time. Enjoy!

Thanks again for visiting.

Simon & Lisa

 
...Bike related sites, kit, Manufacturers and dealers etc.    
The premier site for Adventure travel. Loads of info, tech' notes, stories and so much more
   
www.adventure-motorcycling.com

Chris has been riding, writing (and lately running tours and making films) around the world but mostly in the Sahara for over 23 years. His books, for good reason, have to many become like bibles his web sites are full of really useful info. Good sites.

You can buy Chris's books online or by phone. Just 'click' onto his web sites
www.desertriders.co.uk
www.sahara-overland.com
Adventure Motorcycling Handbook
Sahara Overland
Desert Travels

 
Adventure riding kit and gear manufacturers and vendors
www.Touratech.com The International sote for Touratech. Premier builders of adventure biking kit & all round really nice people. Touratech have been building adventure riding kit for more years than most, some great kit and gear that we use everyday.
www.touratech.co.th Touratech in Thailand. A well put together and established web site for all things Touratech and travel related in Asia
Motorworks.co.uk A huge selection of new & used parts for all BMW's. Motorworks are based out of the UK.
Based in Australia Adventure Moto have a huge stock of adventure riding kit and gear and offer a wealth of information for anyone interested in Biking in Oz.
www.advrider.com A huge USA web site dedicated to adventure riding. Expert advice, info resource and great humour, well worth a visit.
www.gsclubuk.org ...an off-shoot of the GS club site. A valuable resource for all things GS'
www.flatroadsandtwisties.com

Our good friend Ben Furrie has spent over 3-years putting together a great book on riding the best that South Africa has too offer and it offers alot!

Ben has produced a real gem with tons of information and it even features yours truly. Check out his web site and enjoy.
     
     
   
...Some great Over-Land Tour companies we call friends  
www.karoo-biking.com Jurgen runs & operates one of the fastest growing biking tour companies in South Africa. Professional, friendly & out of this world riding.
www.daretours.com If you're looking for an unforgetable riding experience in South America with passionate experienced staff...look no further. Yeah, we're biased, great people and good friends. What are you waiting for?
     
F650.co.uk
Another good resource for all things relating to the BMWF650GS
BMW all over the World
Internet BMW Riders  www.ibmwr.org Say's it all - great discussions, lots of good technical information on the web site, etc.
 
 A really comprehensive site covering the BMW GS range from its inception up to date. Loads of tech updates, views, and index stats. Pretty useful.
www.cyclegadgets.com A site packed with neat gadget stuff for for most BMW bikes.
www.boxer-design.de Another great site offering accessories for BMW bikes. Some unique toys.
www.dakarmotos.com The home of over-land bike travel in South America. Javier & Sandra are legends in over-landing circles don't miss up a chance to meet up with them in Buenos Aires. If you're bike need some TLC there's no better place.
www.altrider.com A new US based resource for adventure biking gear
   
...Travellers, adventurers and cool folk we've either met or know by reputation  
www.nicksanders.com

Nick Sanders ...Motorcycling Adventure extraordinaire.

In the last 7-years Nick has motorcycled around the world 4-times setting countless World Records. Go be inspired and check out his website.
http://rtw.gs/

Check the Andy's well put together site to catch up on his travels, and insights as he travels the world on his F650GS Dakar
www.motogypsybiker.com Ronnie travelling the world Solo on his 1200GS. We caught up with him in Cambodia. A grat guy, with some great stories. His site's really wortha visit.
www.ultimatejourney.com The story of Chris and Erin's 4-year World Record setting motorcycle journeyaround the world. Very cool people and the website's a great resource for anyone wanting to make a big journey. Tons of very detailed info mixed with a wicked sense of humour and a great story. Enjoy.
openexplorers.de Daniel...explorer, film maker, graphic artist, general all roudn guy guy.
www.smellybiker.com .Bob Morley's site is a must read. I was directed to Bob's sight by a friend within minutes of reading his diary I was crying with laughter..inspiring & funny....brilliant
www.thebrightstuff.com Chris has been travelling the world for years. Some great photos & a good read. Yeah, it's also him on the front cover of Chris Scotts new edition of 'Adventure Motorcycling Handbook'
     
www.snortnboarracing.com This a great site detailing and sharing the experinces of a group of our friends as the prep and race their first Baja 100, pay 'em a visit and wish them luck.
www.ploung.com We met Sandy & Daleonly recently butfelt like old friendswithin minutes. There's is a great site detailing there adventures through South America.
www.lifeisjoy.nl Joop van der Heijden and his wife have been traveling the world and keepign a great account of their yearly travels. Check out their site,it's full of stories, photos and video.
   
...Sporting events  
www.dakar.com follow one of the most exciteing and magical sporting events in the world...The Dakar.
   
...Outdoor gear and other useful clobber  
www.mountainhardwear.com Designers, manufacturers and suppliers of the best outdoor clothing and gear available.
www.tauntonleisure.com Great guys for 'specialist' camping and touring gear. If it's quality you want go no further
   
...Places to stay  
www.uhurutreks.com Run by Jasper and his wife, Uhuru Treks offers great service, at solid prices. If you fancy exploring Kilimanjaro these are you guys.
www.riyadnora.com Morocco. Heaven in Marrekesh. Friendly, elegant and tranquil & in the heart of the Medina.
   
   
...Travel, Country, paperwork info. Some really useful stuff.    
  www.geocities.com Network of mostly local people living in various countries, who are willing to answer questions on their area
FCO
 www.fco.gov.uk Foreign & Commonwealth Office Country Advice for travels abroad
RAC
 www.rac.co.uk RAC(Royal Automobile Club) the only UK issuer of Carnets for vehicles shipping overseas
  www.travel-guides.com Travel virtually by clicking on the maps, get to your destination & get the low down
www.traveldonkey.com One-stop resource center for travelers and global database
  www.tourist-offices.org.uk This site contains details of tourist offices World Wide by destination.
  www.national-holidays.com It's not hard to work out what this site offers. Useful info in very religious countries.
  www.isbister.com/world time At least with this site you wont be waking someone up at 2:30am by mistake.
  www.netcafeguide.com Directory of cyber cafés around the World
Information on foreign currency, foreign cheque collection, travelers cheques and currency guidelines
(Not the easiest of URl's to remember). Info on how to get legal help when abroad, country-by-country.
Links to almost every airline on the web
Contact details for embassies around the World
  www.travelleronline.com Online version of the travelers handbook. Also contains a library of Lonely Planet and Rough Guide guidebooks, Traveller Magazine and trip-planning facilities
...Useful motorcycle links.  
motorcycle directory  a very user friendly site listing a huge variety of other motorcycle related sites, from models and brands to touring, through to Extreme sites. Worth a look
     
motorcycleinfo4u.com Motorcycle Parts & Information - Bikes of all kinds,parts,manuals and Tips 
 
...Internet tools, engines etc.  
www.yahoo.com A search engine & so much more.
Top Rated Web sites
Add Your URL FREE, Boost Your Web Site's Traffic & Rankings
Web Directory - www.findsitesnow.com 		 The nets fastest's growing online web directory.
     
...Charities  
www.can.org.na A vital charity working in Namibia
...other links