Riding the ridge of mountains that comprise the spine of Taiwan has long been an ambition of the myself and the riding group. After some significant effort, Mark put together some days of riding; day 1 of the plan was to attack the infamous Nenggao … Read More →
It was miserable weather up in the hills today. Conditions were humid, rainy and chilly/hot in a way that only seems to happen around Taipei. As a result of the extremely slippery conditions, Mark and I opted to take a different route. We came across … Read More →
Cloned Riding The cool weather during the week politely extended into the weekend, and I jumped at the opportunity to get out into the hills. I was provided with wheels once more by Lance Armstrong’s shop, Mellow Johnnie’s, again with Ken and Sandra expertly guiding … Read More →
Mince Pies, mid-process. I had, in my thirty years, never been away from my village for Christmas, bar trips to family around the country. As adorable as that is, it was high time I flew the nest during the festive period. Thoughtfully, my sister agreed … Read More →
Myself, Tony, Ken and Sandra … ready to roll! I am almost positive that if I did ever end up moving to Austin, my waist line would do one of two things, depending on a series of decisions I would need to make. These decisions … Read More →
Like I said. Stormtrooper on a bicycle. Yes, it’s the Deaflympics closing ceremony. The story of a British Industrial Designer in Taiwan…
2 wheels good. 4 wheels better. 6 wheels best. … my third bike in Taiwan, courtesy of Ken, it’s already been modded with white grips and new saddle. I still need to put some proper KM on it, but isn’t it pretty?! Checking the scene … Read More →
Schooled We struck it lucky with the yesterday, and penned in an afternoon ride to make room for the previous night’s activities (Japanese Rockabilly Punk, anyone?). As ever, Mark and I winched up for the climb and met the taxi crew at the top. Just … Read More →
It’s a little bit late to celebrate Chinese New Year, but these pictures have been sitting on my hard drive yearning to be posted. After living in Taipei for so long, it’s rare these days that I get a ‘holy shit!’ moment. But happen they … Read More →
Puli Mountain Biking
Mark works it. Day two on our little adventure was supposed to have started by waking up in a tent, halfway up a mountain. Sadly, that did not quite happen as planned, and instead we found ourselves in the tourist honeypot of Sun Moon Lake (although … Read More →