Bicycle Travel

1. Exploring the vast blue North Coast via our four recommended routes

From bayside Shuangwan Bikeway, Wanta Bikeway characterized by the beautiful Fugui Cape Lighthouse, idyllic Wanjin  Bikeways, to Waimushan Bikeway overlooking Keelung Islet, the North Coast boasts scenic bicycle paths that meander through open fields and seashores. Visitors are cordially welcome to explore the impressive mountain and coastal scenery along these paths.

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  Shuangwan Bikeway

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  Wanta Bikeway

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  Wanjin Bikeways

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  Waimushan Bikeway

2. Bicycle rentals

• Sanzhi District Qianshui Bay
• Shimen District Baisha Bay
• Jinshan District Jhongjiao Bay
• Wanli Distrcit Yehliu Visit Center

• Zhongshan Spring Park
• Jinshan Parking Lot(Zhongxing Rd)
• Dapeng Parking

3. Bicycle stations (including bicycle inns)

Keelung Area：

Wanli District：

Jinshan District：

Shimen District：

Sanzhi District：

Guanyinshan：

4. Bicycle repairs

• Baisha Bay Visitor Center

5. Bicycle tips

Personal equipment:

• Helmets

  70% of the cyclists suffer from head injuries in roadside accidents. A comfortable helmet of the right size is immensely helpful to ensuring a cyclist’s safety.

• Goggles

  Goggles can keep winds, sunshine, and small things away from the eyes. Some lenses are replaceable and even reduce glares. This makes cycling safer at night.

• Head scarf

  A seamless “magical” head scarf is useful for doing all sorts of outdoor sports. In terms of cycling, it helps to absorb sweat and keeps dust and sunshine away. What a multi-functional tool!

• Oversleeves

  Oversleeves are great for avoiding suntan. For cyclists who like to feel relaxed when taking a rest, oversleeves are much more flexible than long-sleeved shirts.

• Gloves

  Cycling gloves usually contain shock-absorbing materials in the palms, and this helps to lessen fatigue on the road. This type of gloves are also sweat-absorbing - this enables cyclists to grasp bicycle handles well.

• Water bottles

  Cyclists should drink enough water to avoid dehydration. Bring water along to drink it on the go.

• Shoes

  Cycling shoes make cycling easier. The special buckles on the soles can fix the shoes tightly to paddles and improve cycling efficacy. To avoid shoestrings from getting entangled with bicycle chains, there are no shoestrings.

• Pants

  Cycling pants are equipped with special paddings to make cycling more comfortable. Professional cycling pants are usually well-fit and they help to support muscles and reduce frictions.

• Drywear

  Drywear helps to regulate body temperature, making cycling more at ease. Professional, well-cut cycling shirts can reduce frictions, too.

Bicycle components:

Check carefully before departure to see if any components are loose or make strange sounds. Make sure your bag is tightly attached to the bicycle. Enjoy a safe and happy trip.

• Saddle

  Turn your saddle right-left and up-down to see whether it is tight, including the seat and the collar. Make sure the cable does not fall out.

• Bottle rack

  Bring some water so that you can drink it when thirsty.

• Handles

  Fix the front wheels and turn the handles. Make sure the front posts aren’t loose.

• Gears

  Make sure the front and back gears work well.

• Brake cables

  Press the brake to see if it works well. Let the wheels churn to make sure the brakes do not get stuck against the wheels. (If the gap is less than 1mm, get new brakes.)

• Front light

  The light can mostly be attached to the handles. It lightens up the road ahead and gives warning signals. Make the front light works well not matter if the trip takes place in the day or at night, just to stay safe.

• Quick release

  Check the quick release with one thumb to make sure it is tight.

• Tire pressure

  Press the tires to see if they are packed with air. Look for cuts on the surface. Broken tires must be replaced before hitting the road.

• Back light

  Back light is usually installed against seat tubes or seat stays for sending signals. A bike should always be equipped with back light (just like front light) no matter if the cycling takes place in the day or at night.

Basic Repair Kits：

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  Pump:

  There are portable pumps for road trips. Depending on one’s itinerary, a portable pump might be useful. Choose the right valve that fits your bike, such as a Schrader or a Presta valve.

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  Tool kit:

  Portable tools such as a Swiss knife are enough for simple repairs on the road. A tool kit can already fix most of the problems.

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  Tire lever:

  You may use a tire lever to remove the tire from its frame or the other way round. It is a must-have when fixing tire problems.

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  Patches:

  The patches are used for rubber repairs. Attach them to a broken tire with glue or a tape.

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  Stopwatch:

  It helps a cyclist to check speed, distance, and time. A high-tech stopwatch can be installed with a GPS chip for positioning, tracking and documentation purposes.

6. Links

Please be reminded that, while riding a bicycle, please stay safe. Ride it carefully on the roadside, so as to go home safely after a happy trip! For more cycling tips and relevant information, please visit the following two sites: Taiwan Bikes and National Bicycle Travel, as well as the scenic area’s cycling booklets.