A hands-on guide on bringing bicycles onto various transit systems like the Taipei Metro, Taoyuan Metro, intercity buses, the High Speed Rail (HSR), and the Taiwan Railways.
Author: Peter
Cycling Route: Dongyanshan – Climb Training
I went cycling from New Taipei’s Tucheng (土城) to Dongyanshan (東眼山; literally “Eastern Eye Mountain”) National Forest Recreation Area in Taoyuan County with a small group of friends on a Sunday in September 2020. It was a 71km loop with the maximum elevation of 913m, plotted by Sandy Wang, a cycling enthusiast. The starting point, and also the end point, is at the southern terminus of Taipei Metro’s Blue Line, Dingpu Station.
Cycling Route: Wufenshan and Buyan Pavilion – Climb Training
I went for a cycling trip with a group of cyclists in the outskirts of Taipei on a Saturday in mid June. It is a 67km loop with two climbs to Wufenshan Meteorological Radar Observatory 五分山氣象雷達站 (757m) and Buyan Pavilion 不厭亭 (530m).
Cycling Route: Crocodile Island – Climb Training
I went for a cycling trip with a small group of local cyclists on a Saturday in May, to get a good look at the Crocodile Island 鱷魚島, which can be found in the Fei-ts’ui Reservoir 翡翠水庫 in Shiding District 石碇區 of New Taipei City. It is a 41km route with a maximum altitude of 583m and an elevation gain 1871m. The route is designed by the group leader Sean Fang.
Cycling Route: Xiong Kong Tea Plantation – Climb Training
I went for a cycling trip from Xindian to Xiong Kong Tea Plantation with a group of local cyclists. It was an enjoyable 60km route with two climbs (338m, 728m), planned by one of our friends.
Step-by-step Installation Guide for SPIN UP F12W-PRO Bicycle USB Charger Dynamo
A step-by-step guide on how to install the Spin Up F12W-PRO Bicycle USB Charger Dynamo on your bike.
Cycling Route: Maokong Loop – Climb Training
Maokong Loop is a 13km long, single-peak (326m) cycling route in Wenshan District, South East of Taipei City. It’s a popular climb training route in Taipei.
Product Review: Touring with a Klever Q Comfort E-bike – A Hilly Route Test
Klever Q Comfort E-Bike test ride on a 75km hilly route with cumulative climb of 1341m.
Navigate the Riverside Bikeways in Taipei and New Taipei
The riverside bikeways built along the rivers winding through Taipei City and New Taipei City form a vast network of bike paths. But they’re mostly hidden behind the flood walls and thus remain unknown to many visitors and tourists. We have compiled a list of various access points of this “bike freeway system”.
Cycling Route: Xizhi Pigeon – Climb Training
We took a ride along a popular cycling route among local cyclists in Taipei east – the Xizhi Pigeon (28km, 394m), which is found a pleasant route with the right amount of challenge.