Climbing routes | Bike Express Taiwan - Part 2

Cycling Route: Wufenshan and Buyan Pavilion – Climb Training

Written by Peteron October 22, 2020January 23, 2024

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

Written by Peteron September 21, 2020July 16, 2023

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

Written by Peteron August 29, 2020July 16, 2023

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.

Cycling Route: Maokong Loop – Climb Training

Written by Peteron June 12, 2020July 16, 2023

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.

Cycling Route: Xizhi Pigeon – Climb Training

Written by Peteron April 30, 2020January 24, 2024

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.

Cycling Route: Buyan Pavilion – Climb Training

Written by Peteron February 1, 2019July 16, 2023

I cycled to Buyan Pavilion from Shuangxi on an October Saturday. Climbed 530m and enjoyed a descent to Jiufen (21km). This is my log and some tips to share with you.

Cycling Route: Fengguizui Lookout – Climb Training

Written by Peteron October 7, 2018January 31, 2024

A one day cycling trip to Fengguizui Lookout 風櫃嘴 for climb training (598m). Then descended to Wanli Fish Harbour (萬里漁港) and took the costal bikeway to Keelung (42km).

Taiwan KOM Challenge in 3 Days (2)

Written by Peteron December 31, 2017January 30, 2024

I joined a guided tour by Bike Explorer Club and biked the route of KOM challenge to reach Wuling Pass at 3275 m. This is my travel log 2 of 2.

Taiwan KOM Challenge in 3 Days (1)

Written by Peteron December 30, 2017January 30, 2024

I joined a guided tour by Bike Explorer Club and biked the route of KOM challenge to reach Wuling Pass at 3275 m. This is my travel log 1 of 2.

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