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.
Category: Cycling in North Taiwan
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.
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.
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.
Cycling in Taiwan: A 7-day Ride on the East Coast by Alaric Lester
“Fancy riding the east coast of Taiwan in November?” asked my mate Jon last August. Before then, Taiwan had meant little more to me than Giant cycles – the world’s biggest cycle manufacturer – and the infamous Taiwan KOM challenge, but my interest was piqued.
A Bike-Day Trip in Taipei City by Pirawadee
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Cycling Route: Buyan Pavilion – Climb Training
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
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).