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    Cycling in Taiwan

    This page contains some general information and links about cycling in Taiwan. Please also see Cycling in Taiwan at Taiwanderful and the posts in the cycling category at David on Formosa.

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    Taipei International Cycle Show

    The dates for Taipei Cycle 2012 are from March 7 to 10 at the TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall.

    Taichung Bike Week

    Taichung Bike Week is held annually in November/December. In 2012 the dates are 13-16 November.

    Tour de Taiwan

    The Tour de Taiwan is held annually in March and usually coincides with Taipei Cycle. Details of the 2012 route are here. More details on the Tour de Taiwan website.

    Bikes on Ren'ai Road
    Cyclists on Ren'ai Road during Car Free Day in Taipei 2006

    Critical Mass

    Bike Smiling (微笑單車上路) is Taipei's version of Critical Mass. It was held regularly from 2007 to 2009. The Bike Smiling blog is mostly written in Chinese but it contains a good archive of reports about past rides and many issues related to cycling and sustainable transport in Taipei and Taiwan.

    Bike Smiling

    Taiwan Bike Day

    Arriving at the Presidential Office

    Bike Day was an event held on the first weekend of May. It was held in 2008 and 2009, but I am not sure if any events were organised in 2010. The Cycling Lifestyle Foundation organised the day to promote cycling in Taiwan.

    Bike hire

    There are numerous options for hiring bikes in Taiwan. These range from cheap hourly hire to fully equipped touring bikes for multi-day tours. Jeff's Taiwan has information about Giant's rental program for touring bikes. I have used this service and it is excellent although it requires some advance planning.

    Bikes on trains

    Taiwan in Cycles has compiled detailed information in English about taking bikes on trains.

    Interesting articles about Taiwan cycling

    Taiwan cycling photos

    Links


    Last updated 4 March 2012
    David's Guide to Taiwan
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