wish to go for a trip! [Taiwan Cycling Around the Island] If you can’t get there, plan your stay before traveling!

Due to the epidemic, Hong Kong people who love traveling have nowhere to go. Do you really want to go abroad and experience exotic customs? How about going to Taiwan to eat delicious food? I believe that when all cycling enthusiasts mention Taiwan, they will think of roundabouts, right? Although I haven’t been able to go to IKEA yet, it’s better to plan and have fun before traveling. Once the epidemic is over, you can start a trip as soon as you want!

Physical Training:

Cycling around the island is definitely an activity with a huge amount of exercise. I believe that the first thing most people consider when planning to cycle around the island is: do they have enough physical strength?

Note: You must evaluate your personal health before traveling. If you have heart disease, chronic diseases or special diseases, please consult a doctor before traveling, and act within your ability during the journey.

Cycling around the island can be easily adjusted according to personal physical condition and purpose. If you are in good physical condition, you can extend the daily riding distance. Riders with average physical strength or who want to enjoy more of Taiwan's beautiful scenery can extend the number of days appropriately. -

For those who do not have a fixed exercise habit, first follow the exercise principle of 333, at least 3 times a week, 30 minutes each time, with a heart rate of more than 130 beats per minute, and extend the exercise time on weekends and holidays, so that they can complete the exercise in a single time before officially hitting the road. Aiming to ride 100 kilometers, the training period should ideally be more than 2 months.

The difficult points on the way around the island are mainly long climbs, or you may encounter headwind attacks in the eastern half, so be sure to arrange climbing training and develop control skills when going downhill. In addition, you can also arrange riding routes with strong winds such as the coast, because the climb and mileage are visible levels, but the invisible strong wind attack is difficult to predict. When encountering headwinds, maintain high speed and low gear for smooth pedaling. conduct.

Vehicle equipment:

Bicycles can be divided into road bikes, mountain bikes, station wagons, folding bikes, etc. according to their functions. Which one is suitable for island hopping?

station wagon ——Large cargo capacity, comfortable riding, suitable for long-distance travel.

Mountain bike  ——You can upgrade it by purchasing accessories such as shelves and saddle bags.

road vehicles ——Although the cruising speed is high, the luggage carrying capacity is low, making it less suitable unless assisted by a support vehicle.

folding bike ——Not suitable for long-distance travel.

When cycling around the island, the bicycle is the most important means of transportation. It requires the rider to pedal continuously to complete the journey. Therefore, it is necessary to fully understand the functions of bicycle parts before riding.

transmission ——Use the front and rear gear ratio changes to adjust the pedaling force to a gear that suits you.

brake ——Pay attention to the degree of wear of the brake pads before traveling. If they are severely worn, they must be replaced immediately.

Shelves and saddle bags ——For friends who are going around the island, you can increase the luggage carrying capacity by purchasing racks, saddle bags, etc.

Kettle and bottle holder  ——The water bottle used on bicycles can be firmly attached to the vehicle after bumpy road conditions to prevent it from popping up due to road vibrations.

seat cushion ——The bicycle seat is your dependence on the way around the island. It is especially important to choose a seat that suits you.

car lights ——Choose LED for power saving and high brightness to ensure that the vehicle can notice you.

Parts luggage:

The less luggage you have, the easier it will be when traveling around the island, so bring Necessary and minimum amount .

Body parts:

helmet ——Be sure to pay attention to whether there is a qualified mark when purchasing.

goggles ——Cycling goggles have functions such as UV protection, wind protection, and dust protection.

Car jacket, pants ——Specially designed for cyclists, ventilated and easy to dry. If you choose general sportswear,

Please note that pants that are too loose can easily get caught on the chainring.

car watch  ——The simple car meter can calculate driving information such as speed and mileage.

Bandana, sleeves, gloves ——Can be used as sunscreen and protection.

sports shoes ——Clip-on shoes for professional competition are fixed with quick buckles, which transmit pedaling force more directly. If you wear ordinary sports shoes,

Pay attention to fixing the shoelaces well to prevent the shoelaces from being too long and getting caught in the chainring.

Carry-on baggage:

Taiwan is highly developed, and daily necessities and supplies are easily available. In addition to preparing enough warm clothing for winter, you don’t need to prepare too much luggage to reduce weight.

personal items —— 2 to 3 sets of carry-on clothing. Depending on the season of departure, you will decide whether to bring warm clothing. Light windbreakers and simple raincoats are essential.

It is recommended to purchase waterproof bags for protection of precision equipment such as mobile phones; the common voltage is 110V/60Hz

The skin of the body will be exposed to the sun for a long time, so applying sunscreen is the most convenient solution.

Small businesses in remote areas or night markets only accept cash transactions, so it is recommended to always have an appropriate amount of cash with you.

Prepare light snacks such as bread, bananas, and biscuits as backup.

Essential tools —— Multifunctional integrated hand tools are preferred. For example, there are 25-in-1 hand tools on the market, which can be used for simple repairs.

Then prepare a tire digging stick and a car pump to eliminate the tire blowout problem.