Everything you need to know about cycling with Pedal Taiwan.
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We tailor every tour to your cycling level. Whether you're a seasoned racer or a keen amateur, get in touch and we'll design a tour that works for you. Our guides will always support you at your pace.
We run our tours September-December and February-May. This avoids the summer humidity and typhoon season. Temperatures are 20-30°C, perfect cycling weather. Taiwan is incredibly beautiful all year round.
Absolutely, most of our riders bring their own bikes. We'll help you rebuild it on arrival. Rental bikes are also available. Taiwan is the number one manufacturer of bicycles globally, so parts and support are never far away.
Don't worry, all of our guides are expert mechanics. Taiwan also has repair stations throughout the island, and parts are readily available. We've never left a rider stranded.
Get in touch via our contact form and we'll confirm availability and dates. A deposit of NTD$10,000 per person secures your spot, with the balance due one month before departure. We recommend booking 3-6 months in advance.
Yes, travel insurance is essential. Pedal Taiwan does not take responsibility for accidents on the road. Please ensure your policy covers cycling activities abroad. We can recommend suitable providers if needed.
Bring your usual cycling kit plus lightweight rain gear, Taiwan can have sudden showers. Most cycling accessories can be bought locally if you forget something. We'll send you a full packing list after booking.
Yes. Get in touch with your group size and we'll put together a custom quote. We've run tours for cycling clubs, corporate groups, and groups of friends of all sizes.
Most riders fly their bike as checked luggage, Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport handles bike boxes routinely and there are no unusual restrictions. Airline policies vary on fees and size limits, so it's worth checking before you book. We'll help you rebuild your bike on arrival and can advise on packing it back up before you fly home. If you'd rather not travel with a bike but prefer to hire one, get in touch and we'll let you know what we can arrange.
Yes, all of our tours can be run as private departures for club groups, friends, couples or even individuals. Private tours give you more flexibility on dates, pace, and itinerary. Most of our riders actually prefer it: you get the full attention of your guide, and a route that can flex around how you're feeling on any given day. Get in touch with your preferred dates and we'll build something around you.
Every tour includes daily guided riding, a support vehicle, internal transfers and accommodation. Luggage transfers between stops and on-road mechanical assistance are also covered. Meals are included where specified in the itinerary, in practice, most lunches and dinners are eaten together as a group at local restaurants, and our guides will always be on hand to help order for you if you like. Travel insurance, as well as flights to and from Taiwan, are not included. We'll send you a full detailed breakdown for whichever tour you're enquiring about, get in touch and we'll put it together for you.
That depends entirely on where you ride. The east coast between Taitung and Hualien is one of the most accessible cycling routes in Asia, long stretches of flat coastal road, manageable climbs, and some of the best scenery on the island. Most cyclists with a reasonable level of fitness will find it well within reach. The mountains are a different matter. The Taiwan KOM, 87.5km of continuous ascent from sea level to 3,275m, is one of the hardest single-day rides in the world. Our tours are designed to match the route to the rider, so whether you're looking for a challenging adventure or something more relaxed, get in touch and we'll put together an itinerary that suits you.
You don't need one, but cycling independently is harder than it looks. Outside of Taipei, English is spoken very rarely, road signs are in Mandarin only, menus at local restaurants won't have translations, and finding accommodation or dealing with a mechanical issue without a Mandarin speaker can turn a small problem into a significant one. A guide removes all of that friction. On the Taiwan KOM specifically, the logistics above Tianxiang, food, water, accommodation, weather, are genuinely difficult to manage independently regardless of language. Our guides have ridden every route dozens of times. You hire them so you can focus entirely on the riding.