Useful Links

In no particular order...

The CTC - a huge resource.

http://www.ctc.org.uk/

http://forum.ctc.org.uk/

Other Touring Sites

http://www.adventure-cycling-guide.co.uk

http://www.cycletourer.co.uk/index.shtml

http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/

Bike Maintenance etc

http://www.parktool.com

http://bicycletutor.com/guide/

Bike route planning

http://www.bikeroutetoaster.com

Gear

http://www.selleanatomica.com/

http://www.ergon-bike.com/us/en/product/gc3

http://www.goprocamera.com
Busch & Muller - Lights/E-Werk (Google Translated)

http://ortlieb.com/index_black.php?lang=en

http://www.ridgeback.co.uk/

http://www.petesy.co.uk

France Specific

http://www.grenoblecycling.com/

http://www.loireavelo.fr/

Accommodation / Camping

http://www.descampings.fr/

http://www.gaf.tm.fr/en/france/campsite.php