A new year means a new thread…but relatively the same information.
Saturday rides will be posted 2-3 days in advance.
There’s no club fee or level of fitness required. As long as you show up with a helmet on your head, you’re good to go.
If the ride that I have posted doesn’t suit you or have any questions and concerns, please feel free to leave a comment or PM me. I would be more than happy to help!
Day: Saturday, January 7 Meet up time: 7:30AM Meet up location: Roosevelt and Keelung Intersection Roundabout Route: Wulai Destination: Wulai Waterfall Approximate Distance: 70-80km Approximate total Elevation Gain: 600-700m Estimated total trip time: 4-6 hours
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
Route is subject to change on the day of the ride!
Please wear a helmet. You will be politely asked to leave and come back next time if you show up to the meet up not wearing one.
Please bring tire repair tools, cash/EasyCard, Photo ID/health insurance cards, mobile phones, food, and any medication you may need.
Please make sure you are equipped with at least rear lights for the climate could change at high altitudes!
Please ride at a safe following distance from cars and other motor vehicles on the road. We share the road, we don’t own it.
Please follow proper riding etiquette and use hand signals for everyone’s safety
The “Unofficial Forumosa Cycling Club” is not for profit and we are not sponsored by any entity or have any signed agreement or direct ties with this forum.
I had a fellow cyclist come out to ride with us last week to Wulai. Whether your a long time lurker or just passing by, I’m very happy that these posts are helping us connect.
If you’re joining, please give me a PM so I don’t leave without you or if an update occurs, I know that I need to contact you.
Day: Saturday, January 14 Meet up time: 8AM Weather check: 7AM Meet up location: Dahu Park MRT Exit 2 Route: FGC --> Xi Wan Rd --> Xi Ding Rd Destination: Xi Ding Rd. Approximate Distance: 50-60km Approximate total Elevation Gain: 1000-1200m Estimated total trip time: 4-5 hours
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
Route is subject to change on the day of the ride!
Please wear a helmet. You will be politely asked to leave and come back next time if you show up to the meet up not wearing one.
Please bring tire repair tools, cash/EasyCard, Photo ID/health insurance cards, mobile phones, food, and any medication you may need.
Please make sure you are equipped with at least rear lights for the climate could change at high altitudes!
Please ride at a safe following distance from cars and other motor vehicles on the road. We share the road, we don’t own it.
Please follow proper riding etiquette and use hand signals for everyone’s safety
The “Unofficial Forumosa Cycling Club” is not for profit and we are not sponsored by any entity or have any signed agreement or direct ties with this forum.
Supposed to be a chilly one this weekend. Bundle up!
Day: Saturday, January 21 Meet up time: 7:30AM Meet up location: Tian Mu Road McDonald’s Route: Xing Yi Road --> Flower Clock --> Er Zi Ping Visitor Parking Lot --> Down Balaka --> Up Balaka --> Ping Den VIllage --> NPM 7-11 Destination: Er Zi Ping VIsitor Parking Lot Approximate Distance: 60-70k Approximate total Elevation Gain: 1700-2000m Estimated total trip time: 4-5 hours
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
Route is subject to change on the day of the ride!
Please wear a helmet. You will be politely asked to leave and come back next time if you show up to the meet up not wearing one.
Please bring tire repair tools, cash/EasyCard, Photo ID/health insurance cards, mobile phones, food, and any medication you may need.
Please make sure you are equipped with at least rear lights for the climate could change at high altitudes!
Please ride at a safe following distance from cars and other motor vehicles on the road. We share the road, we don’t own it.
Please follow proper riding etiquette and use hand signals for everyone’s safety
The “Unofficial Forumosa Cycling Club” is not for profit and we are not sponsored by any entity or have any signed agreement or direct ties with this forum.
Let’s shed a little of that holiday weight or ride some to prepare to eat more!
Day: Sunday, January 29 Meet up time: 7:00AM Meet up location: National Palace Museum 7-11 Route: FGC Destination: FGC Approximate Distance: 50-60KM Approximate total Elevation Gain: 600-700m Estimated total trip time: 3-4 hours
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
Route is subject to change on the day of the ride!
Please wear a helmet. You will be politely asked to leave and come back next time if you show up to the meet up not wearing one.
Please bring tire repair tools, cash/EasyCard, Photo ID/health insurance cards, mobile phones, food, and any medication you may need.
Please make sure you are equipped with at least rear lights for the climate could change at high altitudes!
Please ride at a safe following distance from cars and other motor vehicles on the road. We share the road, we don’t own it.
Please follow proper riding etiquette and use hand signals for everyone’s safety
The “Unofficial Forumosa Cycling Club” is not for profit and we are not sponsored by any entity or have any signed agreement or direct ties with this forum.
Day: Saturday, February 4 Meet up time: 7:00AM Meet up location: Tai Bei High School (at the bottom of Yang De Blvd) Route: Yang De Blvd --> Jin Shan 7-11 --> Feng Gui Cui --> Leng Shui Keng Destination: Leng Shui Keng (LSK) Approximate Distance: 70-90km Approximate total Elevation Gain: 1800-2000m Estimated total trip time: 5.5-7hrs
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
Route is subject to change on the day of the ride!
Please wear a helmet. You will be politely asked to leave and come back next time if you show up to the meet up not wearing one.
Please bring tire repair tools, cash/EasyCard, Photo ID/health insurance cards, mobile phones, food, and any medication you may need.
Please make sure you are equipped with at least rear lights for the climate could change at high altitudes!
Please ride at a safe following distance from cars and other motor vehicles on the road. We share the road, we don’t own it.
Please follow proper riding etiquette and use hand signals for everyone’s safety
The “Unofficial Forumosa Cycling Club” is not for profit and we are not sponsored by any entity or have any signed agreement or direct ties with this forum.
It sometimes depends on the route. We always wait for everyone at the top of the climbs.
If you’re new and aren’t familiar with the roads/route, I normally stick with you and make sure you know what’s going on and where we’re stopping next. If you’re new to Taipei the roads can sometimes get a little confusing.
One thing we do not do is meet up and zoom off to leave everyone in the dust. That’s just…not fun.
You’re more than welcome to come and see if our style of riding fits you! I normally update this thread halfway through the week with the weekend ride, so check back for updates!
Thx for the quick reply.
Yeah, familiar with most of roads in northern Taiwan, that’s not the problem :).
Like you say, perhaps the best just to try, and see if it ‘fits’, I will keep an eye on the thread from now on.
Coming from Tamsui btw.
Danshui shouldn’t be a problem. We mostly meet up by the National Palace Museum 7-11. Probably a half hour commute for you, depending on what route you take and where you are in Danshui.
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RIDE 1: Don’t let the cold front stop you from riding this weekend!
Day: Saturday, February 11 Meet up time: 7:30AM Meet up location: Rainbow Bridge (North Side/Neihu) Route: Riverside --> Xi Wan Rd --> Da Hu MRT --> Bi Shan --> Zhi Shan Rd --> Jian Nan Road (https://www.strava.com/routes/5055175) Destination: Wu Zhi Shan Approximate Distance: 50-70km Approximate total Elevation Gain: 1200-1600m Estimated total trip time: 3-4 hours
RIDE 2: Back to back rides this weekend. This one will allow you to sleep in…since you might need it.
Day: Sunday, February 12 Meet up time: 10:30AM Meet up location: Taipei American School Route: Xing Yi Road --> Flower Clock --> Datun Peak (conditions/weather pending) --> Jin Shan --> FGC Destination: Datun Peak Approximate Distance: 90-100KM Approximate total Elevation Gain: 1800-2000m Estimated total trip time: 5-6 hours
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
Route is subject to change on the day of the ride!
Please wear a helmet. You will be politely asked to leave and come back next time if you show up to the meet up not wearing one.
Please bring tire repair tools, cash/EasyCard, Photo ID/health insurance cards, mobile phones, food, and any medication you may need.
Please make sure you are equipped with at least rear lights for the climate could change at high altitudes!
Please ride at a safe following distance from cars and other motor vehicles on the road. We share the road, we don’t own it.
Please follow proper riding etiquette and use hand signals for everyone’s safety
The “Unofficial Forumosa Cycling Club” is not for profit and we are not sponsored by any entity or have any signed agreement or direct ties with this forum.
