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Bicycle Travel

Shuanwan Bikeway

The North Coast and Guanyinshan National Scenic Area Headquarters is devoted to promoting environment protection and low-carbon bicycle travel. Other than advertising bicycle travel and well-planned bicycle paths, relevant events are held annually to encourage visitors to ride bikes. The administration team makes sure that the scenic area is bicycle-friendly and all visitor centers provide services to cyclists. Various bicycle stations can also be found along the paths. All these make bicycle travel at the North Coast much more enjoyable and convenient.

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.

Click and download the "North Coast Bikeway Maps & Guide"

Bicycle travel

3. Bicycle stations (including bicycle inns)

Index

Toilet Toilet
Drinking Water Drinking Water
Basic Repair Kits Basic Repair Kits
First-Aid First-Aid
Food & Beverages Food & Beverages
Information Service Information Service
Shower Shower
Site Map Site Map

Keelung Area:

Bicycle stations Services
Heping Island Park Toilet Drinking Water Basic Repair Kits First-Aid Food & Beverages Information Service Shower Site Map
Keelung Train Station Toilet Drinking Water Basic Repair Kits First-Aid Food & Beverages Information Service
Waimushan Coastal Leisure Area Toilet
Xunshuiao Coffee Drinking Water Basic Repair Kits First-Aid Food & Beverages
Meowmeow Cafe Toilet Drinking Water Basic Repair Kits First-Aid Food & Beverages Information Service Site Map

Wanli District:

Bicycle stations Services
7-11 Feicui Bay Store Toilet Drinking Water Basic Repair Kits First-Aid Food & Beverages
Yehliu Visitor Center Toilet Drinking Water Basic Repair Kits First-Aid Information Service Site Map
Yehliu Police Station Toilet Drinking Water Basic Repair Kits First-Aid
Dapu Hotspring Hotel Toilet Drinking Water

Jinshan District:

Bicycle stations Services
Jhongjiao Police Station Toilet Drinking Water Basic Repair Kits First-Aid
Honey Coffee Drinking Water Basic Repair Kits First-Aid Food & Beverages
Jhongjiao Bay Visitor Center Toilet Drinking Water Basic Repair Kits First-Aid Information Service Shower Site Map
7-11 Jinquian Store Toilet Drinking Water Basic Repair Kits Food & Beverages
Jinshan Visitor Center Toilet Drinking Water Basic Repair Kits First-Aid Information Service Site Map
Jinshan Ciyin Temple Toilet Drinking Water Basic Repair Kits First-Aid

Shimen District:

Bicycle stations Services
Ganhua Police Station Toilet Drinking Water Basic Repair Kits First-Aid
Temple of Eighteen Deities (Shi Ba Wang Gong) Toilet Drinking Water Food & Beverages
FamilyMart Shimen Branch Toilet Drinking Water Food & Beverages
7-11 Shimen Store Toilet Drinking Water Basic Repair Kits Food & Beverages
Fuji Harbor Toilet Drinking Water Food & Beverages
Laomei Police Station Toilet Drinking Water Basic Repair Kits First-Aid
Baisha Bay Visitor Center Toilet Drinking Water Basic Repair Kits First-Aid Information Service Site Map
Linshanbi Fishery Port Toilet Drinking Water Basic Repair Kits First-Aid

Sanzhi District:

Bicycle stations Services
Sanzhi Visitor Center Toilet Drinking Water Basic Repair Kits First-Aid Information Service Site Map
Qianshui Bay Coastal Park Toilet Drinking Water Food & Beverages
Houtsu Police Station Toilet Drinking Water Basic Repair Kits First-Aid
7-11 Qianshui Bay Store Toilet Drinking Water Basic Repair Kits Food & Beverages

Guanyinshan:

Bicycle stations Services
Guanyinshan Visitor Center Toilet Drinking Water Basic Repair Kits First-Aid Information Service Site Map

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:

  • Pump
    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.

  • Tool kit
    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.

  • Tire lever
    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.

  • Patches
    Patches:

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

  • Stopwatch
    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.

National Bicycle TravelCycling booklets

Last updated:2023-10-18
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  • Office (Baisha Bay Visitor Center)
  • No.33-6, Xiayuankeng, Demao Village, Shimen District, New Taipei City, 25341 googlemap
  • Phone: 886-2-8635-5100
  • Fax: 886-2-2636-6675
  • Sanzhi Visitor Center
  • No.164-2, Putoukeng, Puping Village, Sanzhi District, New Taipei City, 25245 googlemap
  • Phone: 886-2-8635-5143
  • Fax: 886-2-8635-3748
  • Jinshan Visitor Center (Yehliu Service station)
  • No.171-2, Huanggang Rd., Jinshan District, New Taipei City, 20844 googlemap
  • Phone: 886-2-2498-8980
  • Fax: 886-2-2498-5290
  • Yehliu Visitor Center
  • No.167-1, Gangdong Rd., Yehliu village, Wanli District, New Taipei City, 20744 googlemap
  • Phone: 886-2-2492-2016
  • Fax: 886-2-2492-4519
  • Heping Island Visitor Center
  • No.360, Ping 1st Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Keelung City, 20247 googlemap
  • Phone: 886-2-2463-5452
  • Fax: 886-2-2463-6987
  • Guanyinshan Visitor Center (Guanyinshan Service station)
  • No.130, Sec. 3, Lingyun Rd., Wugu District, New Taipei City, 24844 googlemap
  • Phone: 886-2292-8888
  • Fax: 886-2-2291-9444
  • Jhongjiao Bay Visitor Center
  • No. 180-3, Haixing Rd., Jinshan Dist., New Taipei City,208003 googlemap
  • Phone: 886-2-2408-2319

 

 

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