Riding up mountains in Taipei, Taiwan 🇹🇼

Well things don't go as planned. I crashed a slow crash and the ride came to an abrupt halt. Still here's the ride. That 'fun section' is gonna have to wait till next time.
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[@wbrunott]

I enjoy your videos. Interesting destinations and experiences. I will learn from your hanger experience - just ordered one for my bike to keep as a spare. Cheers

[@rkshox]

Another great video in the books. Not exactly what we had planned, but still had our coffee. Enjoy SKorea! Looking forward to seeing you in a few months!

[@JohnnyZeeLee]

🙏🙏

[@brapbrap]

Great Video Johnny!! When I hear your riding mountains I always look forward to hearing the downhill mix :)

[@JohnnyZeeLee]

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[@didiercarpentier549]

John, how come an experienced rider like you doesn't have a spare hanger along on a trip? I've seen this so often, I remember at the Vanilla, Stuart Campbell fell off in 2020, and of course broke his hanger on his Canyon.... Couldn't find one in Chiang Mai though....Great video though!

[@samtan6966]

Taiwan 🇹🇼 scenery are so damn awesome.. welcome back bro & ride safe. 🚴👍🏽😄

[@Mike-du1dc]

Nice friends👍 Also nice you were not hurt! Sometimes even slow crashes net results.. Thanks for the video really beautiful area!

[@JohnnyZeeLee]

Yes. Also grateful for not getting hurt and my kit was ok too 😄

[@valiantabello]

Anita is an angel

[@andorsn]

Incredible service from the bike shop

[@JohnnyZeeLee]

Yes. I highly recommend them if you visit Taipei

[@digamondvonn]

Dammmnnn nice roads & views!

[@JohnnyZeeLee]

Some of the best!

[@VishnuRajendranAmboo]

Just lovely

[@spanish_guy]

Awesome takes! that's a very sharp bend with little visibility right after the downhill part, I usually ride exactly there, you can keep straight just a few more meters where it flattens and then turn right on the next street (the one near the 7-11 or even the next one) and right again and you end up in the same road

[@alantsao6152]

Love the video Johnny! By the way, what lens do you use?

[@JohnnyZeeLee]

20-70 f/4 on a Sony ZV-E1

[@thewinsty]

Having been to Calpe/Europe, what are your thoughts on the cycling culture in TW? I went in Sept last year and was expecting to see loads of cyclists but in the 8 days I was there I only saw one group who incidentally were a bunch of Singaporean cyclists on holiday. For sure I expected more

[@JohnnyZeeLee]

My thoughts on cycling culture in Taipei is it’s one of the best. I’m so surprised to hear of your experience there. The cycling community is huge. Rapha hosts open rides you can join without a membership. PNS also has group rides but I think you need to wear their kit to join. Feed Zone Cafe has their own weekly rides too. It’s possible you didn’t see many cyclists because there are so many options for routes from Taipei. I’m looking forward to going back to explore more of the country outside of Taipei.

[@paulchia29]

love the video! Question, We are going to Taiwan in October this year, we have tried to reach out to a few KZbinrs about group rides but with no luck, can you point me to the right person or groups ? Thank you.

[@JohnnyZeeLee]

Rapha, PNS, and Feed Zone Cafe all have group rides. I recommend visiting their shops to inquire

[@philipsimmonds1103]

Are the roads slick when they get wet.?.

[@JohnnyZeeLee]

I wouldn’t test the limits of grip or anything like that but they’re totally rideable