Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Range of routes along
the coast, inland val-
leys and up rugged
gorges; some excep-
tionally challenging
rides up to the high
mountains
Hwy 11, Hwy 9, Taroko
Gorge, Hwy 14
(Mugua River Gorge),
County Rds 193 and
197
Eastern
Taiwan
plenty
Mostly gentle road rid-
ing on quiet country
routes; some coastal
riding and mountain
biking on old trails
Southern
Taiwan
County Rd 199, Dong-
shan Coffee Road
plenty
Mostly flat coastal ring
roads; often windy
conditions; difficult to
transport bike to is-
lands but some have
free rentals
Taiwan's Is-
lands
fair
See individual islands
Tours
Most cycling companies are used to local customers only, so tours may not appeal to
Western travellers. Routes are also often chosen for convenience and speed and may not
be particularly scenic. If a tour involves much riding on Provincial Hwy 1, avoid it.
In Motion Asia
(
www.inmotionasia
) is a foreign-run company focusing on small
group mountain- and road-biking tours into remote areas.
Giant Adventure
(
www.giantcyclingworld.com/web/travel_en.php
) also runs a program of round the is-
land trips with full backup.
Websites & Blogs
Rank
(
http://rank.blogspot.com
) Great information on long and more obscure routes.
Taiwan in Cycles
(
http://taiwanincycles.blogspot.tw
) A serious rider with interesting com-
mentary.
Biking in Taiwan
(
www.bikingintaiwan.com
) Detailed writing and pics on routes around
Taiwan.
The View from Taiwan
(
http://michaelturton.blogspot.com
) Politics during the week and
cycling on the weekend.
