SuHua road along the cliff is the most beautiful parts, but riding in those tunnels was terrifying. We gave up in the middle and take train since it is really scary when you hear a truck approaching from behind in a tunnel that you don't know how close it may gets you......
I can't even ride around my neighbourhood without falling over a few times, I think I will stick to watching your videos. By the way, nice looking wind breaker :)
thank you very much Sir Richard! i did thailand, cambodia, vietnam and philippines last year. looking forward to doing taiwan, god willing, this year. i will most likely go inland from the big cities due to your suggestion! (usually i try as much as possible to coastline it). also looking very much forward to taking my time. 20+days. ~.~ 🚲
Thanks for the North east section tips.. . I’m in Kending now, just about to tackle the Shouka pass tomorrow… doing it slow and easy with a few rest days injected in the journey. Enjoyed your videos.
A lot of construction and very rugged roads along the southern mountains, I took a half trip around the mountains and then back. Avoid the mountain roads in The North East Tainan District and Pingtung's Northern roads along the mountains. I mean if you have a good gravel bike thats good but its not for road bikes, you'll end up walking probably about 500m each section.
super nice and useful video. Just finishehd the amazing east coast and planning now to do later this year the full taiwan island. I was wondering: Did you fly with your bike in luggage (check-in ) or do you actually live in Taiwan?
Thanks. I don't need one as I live here. But generally there are lots of options if you do have a case = from luggage storage at train stations and airports to hotels. Small hotels are usually very accommodating and will maybe store it for free if you are coming back later during your stay. Otherwise, paid storage in Taiwan is also usually pretty cheap. Hope that helps.
Thanks for the video and the tips! I cycled Taipei to Hsinchu recently and took the coastal route that partly goes along Highway 61. In some parts of the route there are speeding trucks overtaking and the route is narrow (esp crossing bridges). Gave up after the first day since I felt unsafe. Are the remaining streets better? Did you ride this route before?
No I didn't ride that section because of that reason. If you follow the Round Island Route 1 (or use Google Maps bicycle feature) it takes you along quieter roads for the most part. If you do the Suhua and Northeast coast, then you have to ride some shared roads. It's unavoidable.
Great tips, thank you. Is there anywhere other than police stations where you can top up on water without buying plastic bottles? Happy to pay, but trying to cut down on waste.
Sorry Richard, do you think the first 2 weeks of June will be too hot and wet to enjoy doing the huandao? Even if one does all the riding early in the morning? It’s the only time off I have.
@@hyomandibular It will be hot for sure (30+) as the summer temps have arrived, plus it's been raining a lot the last couple of weeks. You could still do it of course, but it's far less comfortable in those conditions. Depends on whether you're ok riding long distances in such conditions. I was supposed to go out today, but there are storms and I've had to cancel.
Hi friend! Is there any anyway to avoid the more narrow bits? Im hoping to go next year and ive done some touring trips but always try to avoid trucks as much as possible
Yes. You can take a train between Hualien and Yilan to avoid the Suhua coastal road. And for the northeast corner there is an alternative inland route.
Awesome video! looking forward to my upcoming ride!
Enjoy!
SuHua road along the cliff is the most beautiful parts, but riding in those tunnels was terrifying. We gave up in the middle and take train since it is really scary when you hear a truck approaching from behind in a tunnel that you don't know how close it may gets you......
Yes. It can be pretty scary. I was very lucky to do it when there was little traffic.
Amazing tips. Thanks!
Took your tips for my trip this year.
I upgraded the packing list a bit in my own video. Have a look! ❤
gute Arbeit!
I can't even ride around my neighbourhood without falling over a few times, I think I will stick to watching your videos. By the way, nice looking wind breaker :)
thank you very much Sir Richard! i did thailand, cambodia, vietnam and philippines last year. looking forward to doing taiwan, god willing, this year.
i will most likely go inland from the big cities due to your suggestion! (usually i try as much as possible to coastline it). also looking very much forward to taking my time. 20+days. ~.~ 🚲
Best of luck!
Thanks for the North east section tips.. . I’m in Kending now, just about to tackle the Shouka pass tomorrow… doing it slow and easy with a few rest days injected in the journey. Enjoyed your videos.
Thanks and Good luck!
对洗衣服的部分提出个人经验：用多余的酒店毛巾吸干清洗后的衣服上的水份，衣服会干的更快。
我太太也喜歡這樣做！
Thanks for the tips!
No problem!
謝謝理察，頻道讓世界山友看見臺灣山嶽之美！
I really enjoy watching your video, thank you very much.
Glad you enjoyed it!
謝謝理查的分享、頻道越來越專業了😊👍
借個版面提醒想環島或是長途騎旅的車友，行李除了個人衛生用品，補胎套裝和車幅條也是必須的備品，因一般單車店不會有完全的單車修理零件，不會修也能請車店代修。臨時加裝的行李架要用防鬆脫螺絲或上膠。
Very useful tips. Thank you!❤
So useful!!
Glad it was helpful!
Very useful Merci
Hey. Are you in Taipei? Will you be able to go to the Taipei cycle show?
I might. not sure yet.
A lot of construction and very rugged roads along the southern mountains, I took a half trip around the mountains and then back. Avoid the mountain roads in The North East Tainan District and Pingtung's Northern roads along the mountains. I mean if you have a good gravel bike thats good but its not for road bikes, you'll end up walking probably about 500m each section.
super nice and useful video. Just finishehd the amazing east coast and planning now to do later this year the full taiwan island.
I was wondering: Did you fly with your bike in luggage (check-in ) or do you actually live in Taiwan?
I'm living in Taiwan right now.
Great video thanks! When you take your Brompton, where do you store the Brompton travel case when you bike around Taiwan?
Thanks. I don't need one as I live here. But generally there are lots of options if you do have a case = from luggage storage at train stations and airports to hotels. Small hotels are usually very accommodating and will maybe store it for free if you are coming back later during your stay. Otherwise, paid storage in Taiwan is also usually pretty cheap. Hope that helps.
Thanks for the video and the tips! I cycled Taipei to Hsinchu recently and took the coastal route that partly goes along Highway 61. In some parts of the route there are speeding trucks overtaking and the route is narrow (esp crossing bridges). Gave up after the first day since I felt unsafe. Are the remaining streets better? Did you ride this route before?
No I didn't ride that section because of that reason. If you follow the Round Island Route 1 (or use Google Maps bicycle feature) it takes you along quieter roads for the most part. If you do the Suhua and Northeast coast, then you have to ride some shared roads. It's unavoidable.
Very good back up show mate. I'm worried about the news of China taking over Taiwan. Hope you and family are OK. See you next week. Over and out😁
China has never taken Taiwan. Not a single PRC law applies in Taiwan. Long may that continue.
Great tips, thank you. Is there anywhere other than police stations where you can top up on water without buying plastic bottles? Happy to pay, but trying to cut down on waste.
Not sure. Some of the water stops are at schools too. Guess you could use stream water if you have a filter.
Sorry Richard, do you think the first 2 weeks of June will be too hot and wet to enjoy doing the huandao? Even if one does all the riding early in the morning? It’s the only time off I have.
@@hyomandibular It will be hot for sure (30+) as the summer temps have arrived, plus it's been raining a lot the last couple of weeks. You could still do it of course, but it's far less comfortable in those conditions. Depends on whether you're ok riding long distances in such conditions. I was supposed to go out today, but there are storms and I've had to cancel.
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這次來個裝備展示
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Hi friend! Is there any anyway to avoid the more narrow bits? Im hoping to go next year and ive done some touring trips but always try to avoid trucks as much as possible
Yes. You can take a train between Hualien and Yilan to avoid the Suhua coastal road. And for the northeast corner there is an alternative inland route.
too many clothes for me ~ if you planned well just use the 7-11 delivery service nicely for the luggages
Lol that Jason Statham avatar.
Please send me a link to that RA guesthouse in Hualien . Can't seem to find it on Google maps
www.raguesthouse.com/
沙發
That seat looks painful for long hours on the road, no wonder you had the vaseline
Haha. It was, hence the sponge!!!!
Richard Statham 😂
既然你已經環島了,何必做另一次呢?
不如規劃台灣三條橫貫公路的行程或走台灣的中軸線.