I found some Specific cycle touring pages on Face book...

These are a cpl really helpful pages on Face book for the intrepid traveler (by bike) where if you are quick enough to dodge (aka block) the asshat trolls, seems they are everywhere nowadays, you can find many more that are genuine enthusiasts, experienced "old hands" and even well informed newcomers who usually ask the right question, and when they don't, they listen and/or take notes.

These pages are;

https://www.facebook.com/groups/slowbicyclemovement/ slow bicycle movement

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetweedridereport/   the Tweed report

https://www.facebook.com/groups/FullyLoadedBicycleTouring/ Bicycle touring

And..

https://www.facebook.com/groups/biketouringhobos/ Expedition bicycle touring

Now, these are just the ones I have found that were actually informative AND welcoming. and only as of yet.