Biking Taiwan: Linkou, 105, 北79, 15, 108 loop

by Michael Cannon on July 9, 2009 in Biking

Rocking horse I went out for casual ride today, figuring I’d go along a new road and retry 108. By the end of the ride, I had some new lessons and thoughts to keep in mind..

    • Going through Taipingling-太平嶺 is a cool ride. The place magically reminds me of being in the Mediterranean.
    • If an interested, unplanned path comes along, take it!
    • On hot days, bring more water.
    • On hot days, ride slower.
    • No matter how much I like riding 108 up, the trucks and exhaust are enough of a deterrent to make this ride no longer enjoyable.
    • Taiwanese folks are extremely helpful in giving directions even if your Chinese speaking skills are barely above “我叫Michael”.

      Bike route Linkou, 105, 北79, 15, 108 loop

      DSCN2257.JPG DSCN2255.JPG Waiting bride DSCN2251.JPG DSCN2249.JPG Ice cream scooter DSCN2244.JPG Road construction below Taiping-太平 Binhai-濱海 Trail Water buffalo in hill shade above Bali-八里 Taiping-太平 Binhai-濱海 Trail map On Taiping-太平 Binhai-濱海 Trail Overlooking Bali-八里 from 北79 Taiwan's Arrow Studios - stage R & K Rocking horse DSCN2216.JPG DSCN2213.JPG

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      1 Michael Turton July 12, 2009 at 10:59 PM

      The trash photo with the rocking horse — instant classic.

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