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When biking first became enormously popular in Taiwan, about 2006 or 2007, I resisted it. In fact, it sort of annoyed me as the park where I really liked to walk my dog was taken over by bicycles and became almost too dangerous to let my dog run free.
This year, I finally gave in. Many of my colleagues and students at ChuLin Jr/Sr High school were biking every weekend and I thought it would be fun to join them. I bought a Giant Iguana, a decent mid-range bike for a variety of riding conditions, and took to the streets.
Follow up:
My first experience was along the Xindian-Danshui river trail. We live right on the trail, so it is easily accessible and an easy ride (IE: flat). As I got used to the bike, I joined a group to Sanxia for a day trip, which added the challenge of a few small mountains to climb. Some of the same group also ride regularly to Wulai, so I joined them when the weather permitted. Most recently, I took a ride to Pinglin, which depending on which route you take can be a challenge.
I will write about each ride and destination in more detail later on, but in the mean time, you are invited to see some random pictures from the rides at: Bike Photo Gallery
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In the begining i need to say sorry that i had a long time never went to your blog.Sorry.
I just can remember when i was graguate,we had a huge.
Now i am in senior1 and there is no english class that i miss you a lot.
giant bike!!!!!
i love it so much, but i don't have any.) Q(
Next time if there are a chance , i really want to go biking with you.
Wish
have a nice day everyday!!
I am Henry who used to be your student in ChuLin Jr/Sr High school (I am also Mrs.Judy Chen'student right now).Do you remember me? This is the first time I visite your blog. After reading the introduction of your blog. I was touched beyond word and decided to vist that frequently so as to premote my English skill.If I have any mistake.Help me correct it, please. Thanks!
Hope you enyoyed beautiful landscapes in Taiwan.But my parants did't allow me to ride the bike frequently because they thought it was too dangerous for me to do it. I dream of one day I can ride the bike with my friends traveling around the island. It may be come true after I will have graduated from senior high school.
It is nice to know your experience of biking in Taiwan.Finally,hope you will have a good year, bye.