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.
Tag: Climbing
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.
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 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).