Taiwan – Cycle 365

Winter solstice in Taipei

Posted: December 23, 2018 Under: Asia By Scooter 2 Comments

So I’m at least close. I got a photo of nearly the sunrise (I’m about 45 minutes late), on a nearly east/west road (off by about 15 degrees), on nearly the solstice (one day late). The photo is taken biking east along the Xindian River near Bitan Scenic Area, just south of Taipei. There’s a … Continue reading "Winter solstice in Taipei"

December’s challenge: a wall, a bike, and a mountain

Posted: December 21, 2018 Under: Asia By Scooter 6 Comments

So my first December submission flopped miserably, rejected by sharp-eyed Suzanne’s observation that an iron fence doesn’t fit the definition of a wall. Let’s try again. This wall is maybe open to question too. It sure looks wallish to me, but some my view it as merely a highway restraining barrier. There are still a … Continue reading "December’s challenge: a wall, a bike, and a mountain"

2018 CYCLE LIFE CHALLENGE – 6th RIDE – Journey to Revitalisation

Posted: April 13, 2018 Under: Asia By Gary Lee 6 Comments

This is my 6th ride for the 2018 Cycle Life Challenge which took place on 2 April 2018. Today we will take a look at one of the most successfult revitalisation projects in Kaohsiung, the Pier 2 Art Centre located in YanChang District. In the afternoon, we will also have a relaxing ride along the … Continue reading "2018 CYCLE LIFE CHALLENGE – 6th RIDE – Journey to Revitalisation"

2018 CYCLE LIFE CHALLENGE – 5th RIDE – Riding in Love

Posted: April 10, 2018 Under: Asia By Gary Lee 14 Comments

This is my 5th ride for the 2018 Cycle Life Challenge on 30 March 2018. For the past Easter holidays, I have been to Kaohsiung in Taiwan with my family and friends. Other than sightseeing, I have also arranged a number of short bike trips in Kaohsiung. The first ride was along the Love … Continue reading "2018 CYCLE LIFE CHALLENGE – 5th RIDE – Riding in Love"