Taiwan Cycling Journal

Our stories from the saddle.

Large cycling group in matching blue club jerseys lined up with bikes on a quiet Taiwanese mountain road at sunrise
Guides 25 May 2026

Group Cycling Holidays in Taiwan: What Clubs Need to Know

Planning a group cycling holiday in Taiwan? Route options, mixed-ability logistics, group sizing, customisation, and what your cycling club should ask first.

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Cyclist riding their own road bike along a dramatic Taiwan coastal mountain road with the Pacific Ocean below
Guides 21 May 2026

How to Travel to Taiwan with Your Bike: A Practical Guide for Cyclists

Travelling to Taiwan with your bike: how to pack it for the flight, what to expect at Taoyuan, where the box goes during the tour, plus customs and insurance.

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Three cyclists in colourful jerseys smiling as they ride a quiet Taiwanese road with green hills in the background
Guides 18 May 2026

Cycling Taiwan for Beginners: A Guide to Your First Cycling Tour

Cycling Taiwan for beginners: how to pick your first guided tour, what a supported day on the bike looks like, fitness reality check, language and safety.

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Two cyclists riding past Sun Moon Lake on the lakeside cycle path with the central mountain range and dramatic cloudy sky in the background
Guides 14 May 2026

Cycling Sun Moon Lake: A Local Guide to the Loop and Beyond

Local guide to cycling Sun Moon Lake in Taiwan: the 27km loop ride, three insider tips, and how the lake works as a base for the KOM or a full island tour.

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Group of cyclists on flat-bar e-bikes riding together along a rural Taiwan road with rice paddies and palm trees in the background
Guides 11 May 2026

Cycling Taiwan with an E-Bike: A Complete Guide

Is an e-bike the right call for a Taiwan cycling holiday? How it changes the KOM, the East Coast, and mixed-ability group trips, with honest tradeoffs.

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Cyclists riding the upper alpine section of the Taiwan KOM route through grassland with forested peaks behind
Guides 5 May 2026

Taiwan KOM Challenge: A Spectator's Guide to Cycling's Hardest Hill Climb

What spectators need to know about the Taiwan KOM Challenge race. The course, the best vantage points along the route, and how to plan a cycling trip around it.

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Three cyclists in jerseys eating dumplings and noodle soup at an outdoor restaurant table, bottles of Taiwan Beer on a red round dining table with palm trees behind
Guides 1 May 2026

The Best Food to Eat While Cycling Taiwan

What to eat on a Taiwan cycling tour: the petrol station zongzi, the soy duck egg stall, the best lunch stops, and the dishes that go with a long ride.

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Cyclist smiling on a long climb near the summit of Hehuanshan on the Taiwan KOM route, distant peaks and blue sky behind
Guides 24 April 2026

How to Train for a Cycling Tour in Taiwan

How to train for a cycling tour in Taiwan, with honest fitness requirements for each tour, a build plan for the KOM, and what to do if you arrive short.

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Group of cyclists riding together across a bridge with green mountains rising in the background
Guides 21 April 2026

Cycling Around Taiwan: A Complete Guide to the Quan Dao Full-Island Loop

Everything you need to know about cycling around Taiwan: the route, the distance, the hard bits, and why the standard quan dao loop goes anti-clockwise.

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Three cyclists on a quiet path through Taiwan's Rift Valley with layered mountains and low cloud behind
Guides 16 April 2026

Self-Guided vs. Guided Cycling Tours in Taiwan: An Honest Comparison

Is a self-guided bike tour in Taiwan the right call, or does the country need a guide? An honest comparison of where each works and where it breaks down.

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Aerial view of Pedal Taiwan's support vehicle with bike rack, cyclists preparing their bikes before a ride
Guides 12 April 2026

What to Pack for a Cycling Tour in Taiwan

The practical packing list for cycling in Taiwan: what to bring, what to leave behind, and what to buy there. From guides who've led hundreds of riders.

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Cyclist posing at the entrance gate to Taroko Gorge National Park with marble cliffs and blue sky behind
Guides 7 April 2026

Cycling Taroko Gorge: Everything You Need to Know Before You Ride

The complete guide to cycling through Taroko Gorge, 20km of road carved into marble cliffs. Route breakdown, tips, and why a bike is the best way to see it.

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Cyclist riding Taiwan's east coast highway with dramatic mountains dropping into the Pacific Ocean
Guides 2 April 2026

Cycling Taiwan's East Coast: The Complete Route Guide

Three routes between Taitung and Hualien, the coast road, the rift valley, and the secret Route 193. Everything you need to plan the best cycling on the island.

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A narrow street in Taiwan lined with traditional shophouses, Chinese signage, food stalls, and scooters, the layered culture of an island shaped by centuries of history
Culture 30 March 2026

A Brief History of Taiwan: The Island That Shaped Everything You'll Ride

From Portuguese sailors to the Japanese engineers who built its mountain roads, Taiwan's layered history shaped everything you'll see and cycle today.

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Lone cyclist on a wide mountain road in bright sunshine, perfect autumn cycling conditions in Taiwan
Planning 25 March 2026

The Best Time to Cycle in Taiwan: A Season-by-Season Guide

Spring and autumn are the best times to cycle in Taiwan. Here's a season-by-season breakdown of what to expect, when to go, and when to book your trip.

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Aerial view of the Taiwan KOM cycling route, road cut into Taroko Gorge marble cliffs above the turquoise Liwu River
Guides 25 March 2026

Cycling the Taiwan KOM: A Complete Guide to the World's Longest Road Climb

87.5km from sea level to 3,275m through Taroko Gorge and the cloud forest. Everything you need to know before attempting the Taiwan King of the Mountains.

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Two cyclists on a mountain road cut into a cliff face in Taiwan, deep blue-sky mountain views stretching into the distance
Destination 25 March 2026

Why Taiwan is the World's Best Cycling Destination

Taiwan packs more cycling variety into one small island than most countries ten times its size. Here's why it deserves the top of your cycling bucket list.

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READY TO RIDE TAIWAN?

Whether you're planning a solo adventure or a group trip, we'd love to help you design the perfect Taiwan cycling tour.