Continue your staged Taiwan cycling journey from Yilan through Hualien to Taitung, riding the lush rift valley and Taiwan’s stunning, breath-taking east coast.
Author: Peter
Cycling Around Taiwan in Multiple Stages (2): Kaohsiung to Taitung
Embark on the second stage of your Taiwan cycling trip, journeying from Kaohsiung to Taitung. Conquer the 460m Shouka Pass and explore Taiwan’s scenic east coast.
Cycling Around Taiwan in Multiple Stages (1): Taipei to Kaohsiung
Kick off a staged Taiwan cycling trip from Taipei to Kaohsiung via the coastal route. Ideal for cyclists balancing adventure with a busy schedule.
“Two Towers in One Day” Challenge – Useful Info and Experience Sharing (2)
I participated in the “Two Tower in One Day” Challenge 一日雙塔 in 2021 to cycle a 520km route within 28 hours. I could not make it but here are some experiences worth sharing. This part is what actually happened during the event.
“Two Towers in One Day” Challenge – Useful Info and Experience Sharing (1)
I participated in the “Two Tower in One Day” Challenge 一日雙塔 in 2021 to cycle a 520km route within 28 hours. I could not make it but here are some experiences worth sharing. This part is how I prepare for the event.
Cycling Route: Buddha’s Palm – Climb Training
The cycling route known as “Buddha’s Palm” 如來神掌 is one of the most challenging route in Taipei and New Taipei. Those who have completed the route will find themselves climbing over the Yangmingshan twice and drawing a palm in their GPS tracking apps.
Cycling Route: Guanyinshan – Climb Training
Guanyinshan 觀音山 is another popular cycling destination for a quick climbing exercise at the north-west side of New Taipei City, right next to the the left bank of Tamsui River. It makes it easily accessible via the Riverside Bikeways.
“Taipei to Kaohsiung in One Day” Challenge (2)
The “Taipei to Kaohsiung in One Day” Challenge 一日北高 is one of the most popular cycling events in Taiwan, organised by Taiwan Bike Association 台灣自行車協會 and held every November. In order to be awarded the certificate of completion, participants need to cycle from Taipei to Kaohsiung along the west coast within 20 hours. The total distance is around 360 km. This part is what happened that day.
“Taipei to Kaohsiung in One Day” Challenge (1)
The “Taipei to Kaohsiung in One Day” Challenge 一日北高 is one of the most popular cycling events in Taiwan, organised by Taiwan Bike Association 台灣自行車協會 and held every November. In order to be awarded the certificate of completion, participants need to cycle from Taipei to Kaohsiung along the west coast within 20 hours. The total distance is around 360 km. This part is how I prepare for the event.
Product Review: Audax Hercules from Rikulau Taiwan
Audax Hercules from Rikulau, a flat bar road bike, is the most popular model in our fleet for multi-day cycling trips in Taiwan. I have been using one for more than a year now mainly to explore cycling routes in Taiwan, and also very intensively in Nov 2020 for a 360 km within 20 hour challenge that goes from from Taipei to Kaohsiung.