Category: Cycling
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Kodak Charmera Review: Photos from my Cycling in Taipei
I got a Kodak Charmera after seeing those Instagram ads and used it on my Taipei cycling routes. Here’s my honest experience with this tiny retro camera.
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Cycling in Taiwan: Taipei Riverside and Fushan (福山) in Wulai – January Weekend Rides
Taipei’s winter is my favorite time to ride – cool enough for climbs, mild enough for long riverside routes. I tackled three rides in January: a 105km trip to Sankeng for silver grass views, an 82km riverside ride to see Danjiang Bridge, and a challenging 63km climb to Fushan with 974m elevation gain. Here’s what…
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Cycling in the Philippines: Marikina to Wawa Dam
To make this ride happen, I sent my Liv Devote gravel bike from Taiwan to the Philippines. Learn how I arranged the shipping through my Giant shop in Taipei. I also got my father a new Decathlon Riverside 500 for our Marikina and Wawa Dam adventure!
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Cycling in Taiwan: Bikepacking on e-Bike!
Curious about e-bike bikepacking for stargazing? I tested the limits by hauling my ‘scope 50km to a riverside campsite for a weekend under the stars. From weight distribution mishaps to cold nights and headwind battles, here’s my honest experience combining cycling with astronomy—and whether it’s worth trying yourself.
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Cycling in Taiwan: Chill ride from Xindian (新店) to Coffee a Taste of Helen (海倫咖啡)
In this article, we’ll detail a cycling in country of Taiwan from Xindian (新店) to Coffee a Taste of Helen (海倫咖啡) along Beiyi Highway (北宜公路).
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Cycling in Taiwan: Xindian to Toucheng, Yilan 台9線 新店-頭城(Hwy9: Xindian to Toucheng)
Conquer Taiwan’s legendary Highway 9 from Xindian to Toucheng—1000m of elevation gain across two epic 500m climbs with cyclist-friendly 4% gradients. Summit coffee stops, epic views, motorsport-famous descents, and mountain temps 10°C cooler than the city. Click for the complete route guide!
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Cycling in Taiwan: 3-Day Dragon Boat Weekend Routes
Discover Taiwan’s stunning coastlines and mountain waterfalls on two wheels with these three epic cycling routes. Combine Strava challenges with commemorative coin hunting through historic old streets. Perfect for spontaneous weekend warriors seeking adventure beyond typical tourist trails.
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Cycling in Taiwan: Coastal Routes in March
If you’re a recreational cyclist looking for safe roads to put in some quality miles, consider spending a weekend in Taiwan riding its picturesque coastal routes! March sits between winter and spring seasons, with temperatures ranging from 13-20°C, so pack your mid-season kit or thermal layers. In this post I’ve also linked my Strava activities…
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Cycling in Taiwan: Yuemei Wetland Ecological Park 月眉人工濕地生態公園 and Guting Riverside Park 台北市古亭河濱公園
If you want to challenge yourself cycling in the cold and love taking photos, January is the perfect time to ride Taiwan’s river cycling routes. Watch cypress trees turn reddish brown while flowers bloom along the riverside. Follow this cycling photography adventure through Yuemei Wetland and Guting Riverside Park.
