Taiwan bicycle roundabout - 臺灣單車環島

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Roundabout Line 1 Sign

Cycling around TaiwanforTaiwanofbicycleTravel activities around the island (around the main island of Taiwan). On this island, bicycle lanes seem to be everywhere, and they seem to have become the rhythm of life on this island. People all over the world love to follow this rhythm, whether fast or slow riding, this island. Moreover, the island has a complete road network and various supply facilities, and the distance of the route is not long or short. In addition, the cycling culture here is also very developed, which will surely make the memory of cycling enthusiasts fresh.

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The main route for cycling around the island in Taiwan isRoundabout Line 1, Is Taiwan’s main and government-planned bicycle road line around the island. It was opened to traffic on December 30, 2015. It can be cycled clockwise or counterclockwise, with Taiwan 1 and Taiwan 9 as the main axis, with a total length of 939.5 kilometers (not including railway connections) ), and another 25 special branch lines are planned to connect well-known scenic spots such as Nantou Sun Moon Lake. Replenishment stations are set up every about 20 kilometers along the line, and the railway horse station, visitor center, public toilets and well-known scenic spots are connected in series, and special signs and markings are set up in accordance with the road standard planning of motor vehicles.

The Iron Horse Roundabout Movement has been popular in Taiwan for many years, and the Transportation Research Institute of the Ministry of Communications has planned the main and auxiliary routes; because this route planning is commonly known as the "small round island" (referring to the sea line without the northern end of the island, the northern end of the island, the southern end of Eluanbi and the eastern side of the coastal mountains) In addition to the Taiwan Railways bicycle service-the two-stage connection of the "two railway trains", it is recommended and estimated that one round of the main line can be completed within 5-9 days, and the other 25 special branch lines constitute the "big circle" route, which is about 1200 More than kilometers.

There are hundreds to thousands of people in Taiwan every year, choosing to travel around the island in the most primitive way. Famous figures who have cycled around the island in Taiwan include Hu Ronghua, Chen Shouzhong, and Vicky&Pinky (Lin Jiying and Jiang Qiuping); currently, school cycling clubs and private cycling clubs are the main forces of Taiwan cycling around the island.

Preparation before departure

See:Cycling travel guide

confidence.
Choose a suitable route.
Where to stay.
Carrying items: map, water bottle, clothes, GPS, money, mobile phone, calling card, windbreaker, car jacket, car pants, short sleeves, first aid kit
Physical Training:

Go to nearby places first, train slowly, and then go to nearby cities
The training program ranges from 5 kilometers to 10 kilometers to 20 kilometers to 50 kilometers to 100 kilometers to 200 kilometers and so on.

Roundabout route

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Route of Roundabout Line 1

There are two main routes for cycling around the island:
- Transverse highway, North Hengtai Line 7, Zhonghengtai Line 14, Taiwan Line 8, and Nanhengtai Line 20;
- Taiwan 1 line and Taiwan 9 line, for example:Taipei→Yilan→Suhua Highway→Hualien→East Rift Valley(Or Huadong Coast Highway) →Taitung→Pingtung→Kaohsiung→Tainan→TaichungWait all the way to the north.
Different ways to circle the island can be considered in different seasons
- Clockwise: There is northeast monsoon, suitable for winter
- Counterclockwise: suitable for summer

celebrity

Hu Ronghua: 17-year-old cycling around the island
Chen Shouzhong
Xue Derry: YesYilanGrew up and decided to ride a bicycle fromBeijingDeparture and arrivalFrance, Plan to arrive in four monthsParis, He started on this 15,000-kilometer bicycle across EurasiaTaiwanNew page for cycling tours.
Zhang Yanzhong: Because of the fourth year of the Etude, I started to circle the island, and the emotion of the circle was brewing a five-year plan for the Eurasia Green Gallery (Eurasia Green Gallery).
Vicky&Pinky (Lin Jiying and Jiang Qiuping)
Liu Jinbiao: Founder and Chairman of Giant, famous for promoting cycling

Itinerary reference

Safety

Emergency phone number:
police:110
ambulance:119
Fire brigade:119

Some roads around the island are not as flat or straight as you imagined. Even when it rains, the roads are slippery and the sight is not good. If you are a cyclist or a driving traveler, you should drive at an appropriate speed to avoid the danger of car accidents.

Current road conditions

The following is the current road conditions, visitors should first understand:

In many highway sections, there is no “motor-speed parking zone” at the red stop line on the inner/left lane. A right-turning vehicle may cause the bicycle on the outer lane/right lane to stop and have certain dangers and safety concerns.
Many highway sections (such as Taiwan 3rd Line, Taiwan 5th Line, etc.), most of the bridge and tunnel sections, and the 7th and 8th sections of Civic Avenue (Songshan-Nangang), because there is no space on both sides, no bicycle lanes have been planned in recent years , Must travel with ordinary vehicles and high-speed vehicles.
The original Su-Hua Highway (renamed Tai 9 Ding Line) was narrow and only two lanes due to the topography, so it had to co-drive with large vehicles and high-speed vehicles. On the side of the driveway is an uncovered rain gutter, and the rider is only a few centimeters away from the wheel of the big truck.
The Xinsu Huagai Highway (renamed to Taiwan Line 9) is the same two-lane. In recent years, there is no slow lane planned. Motors and bicycles are not allowed to pass, and the full line has not been opened to traffic. It must be the same as the gravel truck, container truck, and tourist bus. Controversy arises when the highways travel together.
The Xinnan Huichang Highway (Daren-Caopu) has the same two-lane road, and the situation is the same. Therefore, it is necessary to ride up to the highest point of the roundabout route-Shou Pass. The altitude is as high as 460 meters and the physical load is extremely heavy.

Precautions

There are some simple but important considerations that you should take when planning a bicycle trip:

Always pay attention to the road conditions when driving.
Please pay attention to your physical condition when riding a bicycle. It is recommended to bring a jacket and raincoat; andwater, You might consume 1 gallon per hour while riding.
In the event of a typhoon or heavy rain, it is best to avoid riding outside to avoid danger.
When cycling in the local area, don't drag and pay attention to the incoming traffic.
Familiar with basic repairs, especially repairs when a tire blows out.This website has better information about professional tools,as well asSheldon Brown's website。

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Next stop

Roman highway It is regarded as one of the goals that must be "conquered" by many cyclists in Taiwan.
Hsinchu Sea Eight Scenic Bike Path Also known as the 17-kilometer coastline bicycle trail. Not only can you enjoy the wind from the sea, you can also appreciate the local ecology and scenery.
Hsinchu County Coastal Bike Path It is a 15.8-kilometer bicycle journey from Yangliao Port Bridge to Jiugang Bridge, while feeling the enthusiasm of the sea while blowing a slight breeze!

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