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.
Author: Peter
“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.
Cycling Route: Fengzhongjian – Climb Training
Fengzhongjian 風中劍 is a 24km cycling route linking up a numbers of roads sprawling across Shilin District 士林區 and Neihu District 內湖區 of Taipei City. It comes with three peaks at 160m, 321m and 600m respectively, and therefore ideal for climb training.
Cycling Route: Yulao Lookout – Climb Training
I went cycling from Yingge District 鶯歌 to Yulao Lookout 宇老觀景台 (altitude 1500m) via the Northern Cross-Island Highway 北部橫貫公路 / 北橫, and then descended to Hsinchu High Speed Railway Station 新竹高鐵站. It was a 127km route with a maximum elevation of 1500m with beautiful views in the mountains.
Product Review: SPIN UP F12W-PRO Bicycle USB Charger Dynamo from SunUp Eco (3)
I have done some field tests to find out the charging performance of SPIN UP F12W-Pro, and did a test with a USB wall charger for comparison. I will share some tips on how to get the most from the Dynamo for charging.