Bikepacking (cycling) from Bangkok to Singapore: Episode 7: Surviving the Ride

What happens when disaster hits on the road? Episode 7 of my Bangkok to Indonesia bikepacking series covers my ride from Kuala Lumpur to Malacca and Johor Bahru — a stretch filled with punishing elevation, relentless setbacks, and the constant struggle of riding while sick with e.coli. Malacca’s historic streets and Johor Bahru’s border-city chaos provide moments of escape, but the crazy, high-pressure roads into Johor Bahru turn this ride into pure survival. With broken gear, lost essentials, and dangerous traffic, this is bikepacking at its most raw. For fans of adventure travel, bikepacking Thailand, or cycling Southeast Asia, this episode shows the side of the journey you rarely see. #bikepackingThailand #bikepackingMalaysia #bikepackingSoutheastAsia #cyclingadventure #adventuretravel