This is the BEST Cycling City - Why We Love Cycling in Taiwan

This is the best cycling city my wife and I have ever visited. In Taipei, Taiwan there are many safe dedicated cycling paths, many hill climb mountain roads nearby the city, and a lot of great food all around. It is an absolute playground for road bike cycling.
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[@mikeymoose7253]

Cycling Taipei and new Taipei along those river paths was one of my all time greatest memories of my travels. Incredible infrastructure and open spaces for their residents ☺️

[@malcontent510]

Thuong's form & cadence as improved so much over the last ~year! Her hard work on the bike (& her English) is impressive.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thank you!

[@TechInspected]

I think this is my favorite place you've been aside from Japan. It looks so chill, spacious, and well planned with respectful people. That being said, its Taiwan. Wonderful country.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yes, it's great!

[@sanjayshelar8941]

Like your cycling video and your cycling tour

[@kelalamusic9258]

Wow! What a beautiful country, and the views . . . Another location on my bucket list. I can only imagine how much more beautiful it would appear when the sun is out. Awesome video guys. Much thanks.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! Cycling in the misty mountains can be nice, but yeah I definitely prefer some sun and dry roads

[@forrestliu2971]

As a cyclist like you, the first thing I want to say is "good on you"! I'm very happy to learn that you and your wife have come to Taiwan for cycling. I''ma Taiwanese citizen living in a suburb Taichung City, Taiwan. I cycle 800~1200km per month in winter, 500~800km per month in summer for commuting, for shopping or just for recreation. I basically ban myself from using motorized vehicles, so I know many of the weather challenges and potential technical issues when it comes to cycling. Taipei is nicknamed "the city of rain" in winter. But if you came to Taichung during the same period, you would have found that the weather is drastically different. Since December 2022, there has been only one rainy morning in Taichung and that's it! The bicycle infrastructure(cycling roads) in Taichung might not be as complete as it is in Taipei, but if you like cycling in cool months in Taiwan, Taichung is the place I strongly recommend.

[@cubgsan]

Good day to you. I am a senior rider on HONDA from Japan. Enjoying touring ,camping and video uploading. This is so nice video Awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing! Full supported ! Have a nice day my friend!!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thank you 😀

[@5mjc]

Lot of plants and greenery as well don’t forget that !

[@leejohnmitchell]

I've been to Taiwan 4 times now on business trips (semiconductor industry). Staying in Taipei once and Taichung 3 times. Really enjoyed each visit despite the crushing jet lag (I'm from the UK). Had earthquakes on 2 visits, one just a minor tremor, the second a lot more interesting shall we say. Sadly never got to cycle there! Plenty of brompton supporters there and a great aftermarket parts supplier in Taipei called bikegang. Enjoy your trip, I'd love to go back sometime.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yeah, we saw a lot of Bromptons here and also felt an earthquake during our time here but thankfully it wasn't a bad one.

[@frankyu4967]

Ha ha, please send us your gloomy Taipei weather, as we are getting dumped by forecast of up to 10 cm of snow today & it will fall to -11 C in Vancouver BC area. It will still be better than what Michigan will get this month. Thanks again 4 supporting Taiwan tourism & hope you get lots of material to create updated food content. 😂

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I'd rather have sub freezing and snow than cold and wet haha 😁

[@frankyu4967]

@@TwoWheelCruise You might rethink that when u live in west coast and system is not setup for snow or ice removal. Last month early snow dump resulted in 7 to 9 hours commute home for some in Vancouver & Seattle, it was a nightmare. Ensure you try the ice cream burrito with shaved peanut candy and cilantro this time.

[@ehealthresearch1873]

Taipei is really one of the best cities on the planet. Enjoy your time there 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@endtimeslips4660]

that Minivelo look really cool. nice bike and it blue, my favorite color blue purple.

[@MrCyclist]

Wow! This was awesome. I was saddened that it ended as I could watch more. At least another 10 minutes. Thanks guys.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks for watching!

[@grahamriley8124]

Yong He, used to be, or still is, the most densely populated area in the world if I remember rightly. I rode up Yangmingshan on the hottest day for years! Didn’t know that at the time. I think I drink about 2 litres of Super Supau. Not sure the coffee shop at the top will want me back again after dumping half of it as sweat into their lovely armchair either.

[@hankbohanon8087]

Wonderful to see you all in Taiwan! It's such a great cycling community!

[@daviddjerassi]

Wishing you and Thuong a Very Happy Christmas ,Thank you both for all your videos in 2022 i look forward to your 2023 travels.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thank you!

[@Membrillo81]

Welcome to Taiwan! "Organised" is the most weird description I've ever heard of Taiwan 😂. Graveyard is one of the easiest climbs in Taipei area. A rara avis of gentle slopes. Perfect as a starter. Weather has been awful this month. Today was the first day without rain this month. We only had to pay for it with cold temperatures. A good deal, if you ask me.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! Yeah, the weather was unfortunately constant rain for our entire trip

[@VicariousWalker]

Wow I would love to visit Taiwan again soon! Thanks for sharing!

[@lawrenzhuang9748]

Another day, another place. Nice cool ride in Taiwan. 👍

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks 👍

[@Richardm1981]

Nice to see you back at it! Classic Morris/Austin MINI @4:32❤

[@MrPelikan500]

wow i love taiwan. before covid, went twice, a year apart ... top to bottom love the people: friendly & warm ... and love the food ... affordable & tasty loved the way cities, parks & hills (nature) are integrated but this is first time i've seen "river paths" can't believe the network thats a separate layer so they don't cross paths with vehicles ... this is awesome gonna find out more and rent those bikes now... i love walking old streets everywhere and these look like i can cover more ground in a day ... haha ... awesome 👍😁 .

[@tecnic4]

I just came back from Taipei and rode a wee bit using their YouBike rental system, it is so seamless and organised, really appreciate it.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

It is an awesome system

[@secretariat-13]

Those are awesome bikes and you guys are in shape, make the climb look easy like they’re false flats, I can see why you love cycling Taipei, it’s beautiful, the bike trail at the end of the video reminds me of the beach trail I use, Santa Monica to to Palos Verdes (Los Angeles) and since my rides are usually in the morning I also get gloomy weather most of the time, good workout. 👍

[@simeonovs4443]

nice video man, good work !

[@plusmanikantanr]

That cool n wet weather makes for nice sightseeing away from the blinding scorching sun we usually get in Asia. Muted cool and totally different experience!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yeah, it is actually a nice change of pace compared to the scorching hot summer

[@jinngeechia9715]

Just returned after week riding up Yangminshan and Maokong. Was raining the whole of last week. Tested my winter water resistant kit. First time using it. Later my ride companions rode the fearsome Rulaishenzhang route with me in our hired sag wagon as support.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

The rain didn’t want to stop

[@VagabondTurtle]

I've been busy lately so I'm catching up wurg your videos now! And I'm loving that bike BTW and also Taiwan!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Great place and great bikes 😁

[@Mr.JuhobAdventureTV]

Watching here in Salalah Oman.... new supporter from Mr. Juhob Adventure

[@yttsutsui7388]

I'm so jealous! Had to make a quick trip back to Osaka (where I am now). Looking at airfare for the last 3-4 days of the year before returning to Australia but it is pretty expensive. Love to go cycling and catching up with friends in Taipei... Enjoy it there guys!

[@jolly7728]

Great content! Have always wanted to see Taipei, and your tour on bikes makes experiencing it all the more enjoyable. Glad you've recovered from your foot injury and are back doing the things you enjoy. Couldn't help but notice that Thuong's thigh muscles look developed from all the cycling you guys have been doing. She flew up the mountain! The city looks really impressive. Thanks for taking us there. I'm looking forward to your following videos in Taiwan.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thank you! She’s starting to get some nice leg muscles 💪

[@reinmutuc8999]

Great vid! I've always fancied adding a mini velo to my fleet.🤙🚲

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! They're pretty fun, and this is a very nice one.

[@santiagobenites]

Great to see you and Thuong back together, and out riding in a new and very beautiful looking place. Great video, and now I've developed a craving for noodles!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! It's great to be back together and in one of our favorite places.

[@herrowang1977]

Welcome to Taiwan again 🫶

[@user-wg7qc5rb8y]

😲you coming back once again!!

[@jacksonyoung5931]

The video and audio output are in high quality. The road is good either in city or in country side. I admire you couple are able to cycling wherever you want.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! Cycling is life

[@ShiPinNiMa-IngPengLaGan]

The river path section in this video is also one of my regular cycling route too. Too bad the weather is not good the whole December in Taipei but it is pretty normal in the northern Taiwan in the winter time. Next time try to go south in winter, north in summer.

[@prajowluck3596]

Thanks for sharing

[@billbright5761]

It's a big tomb's area in Taipei about That mountain area ,and i love the River side bikeway so beautiful always

[@BrianMax]

I love it. The gorgeous scenery, mountains, all covered in green trees. The city looks like Vietnam, but cleaner and the sidewalks are navigable. Taiwan is definitely on our list.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yes, some parts are very similar to Vietnam, but cleaner and more organized with safe places to cycle. It's a good mix between China, Vietnam and Japan.

[@betweenyouandme]

nice mini velo bikes

[@chiouharrison1862]

騎到我的家鄉了 台北木柵動物園 然後到河邊公園政大旁, 然後文山景美 超讚的

[@dirkwest6378]

Missing Taipei. Moved back to The Netherlands with my family. However, my dream is to return.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

We really missed it these last few years

[@andrewnorris5415]

4:23 I really like to see the old people getting about more in the city, walking (even slowly with sticks) and stopping to chat. Looks like they are living their lives. Would like to retire to somewhere like that with that community of elders. I read they are respected a lot in Asia too? Certainly Japan. Also 2 wheeled transport makes much more sense in cities. Be it cycle, Eeeb or scooter. Take up less space. And wow, how quickly you left the city and up a mountain!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yeah, some Asian countries with good infrastructure, public exercise areas/parks, and public transportation have a significantly better quality of life for elders in my opinion.

[@andrewnorris5415]

@@TwoWheelCruise Definitely. I also suspect the improved diet and lifestyle in some countries keeps them active and moving right up until the end.

[@ruwandesilva4905]

Very nice!

[@rkrock2514]

Those Mini-Velo bikes are great! I can't find them in the U.S. I'm glad I found a Giant Expressway folder that has similar frame geometry, so I get close to full leg extension when I pedal. Also found a Dahon Classic 3 & a Speed Uno. Waiting for warmer days to ride them like you guys! God bless!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Hopefully more warm and dry weather soon

[@diaokim]

I recommend you to ride to Da-xi old street (大溪老街), or to San-xia old street (三峽老街)，southwest part of Taipei, and eat something there. You can ride from Ximending along the river, and ride directly to these two places, and 100% ride without cars. And for the San-xia (三峽), you have to ride across the Gan-cheng Bridge (柑城橋). And for the Da-xi (大溪), you had better ride on west side of the river.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks for your suggestions!

[@bengt_axle]

I like those bikes and look forward to seeing the video about them. They seem particularly well adapted to climbing and look well suited to a wide range of riders. The main difference (compared to a folding bike) I see is that your position is not that different from a road bike and you seem quite comfortable on the descent.

[@mikethomas1081]

I lived in Taiwan back in the late 80s and I’ve been back many times. I would I like to see more footage if you have it. Even if it’s just riding around without talking.

[@SingaporeUntold]

Nice bike ride ❤❤

[@yoohoo909]

Sorry guys, you're wrong. Taiwan is one full on, moped/scooter, mob, posse' that have super MAD skills! 😂 In rush hour they dominate the streets weaving in and around and through cars and each other somehow not colliding! As a cyclist, your best bet is to be fully passive and steady. Unnerving, but the way they maneuver is remarkable. I've seen some smart looking gals styling it with custom made very femenine clothing, spaghetti backpacks with matching helmets. (You're comment on the vid was an understatement😊) BTW, visited Taipei Bike Works when had a prob after assembling my bicycle. I usually dred visiting bike shops as a reminder of a bit of misery from my days working in shop, but these were the nicest folk i've come across in a bicycle establishment. Highly recommend them for any service, rental and tours. (Saw one of their solo personal tours come in as i was waiting for open-Taiwan caters to late hours)

[@XR4turbo]

I think you guys would be happy in Taiwan

[@ul3677]

Welcome to Taiwan !!

[@thatsounditmakes9177]

Thuong-chan is looking strong and fast! 💨

[@carltonbirds]

It’s very strange watching you guys ride those bikes, it looks like they are just normal road bikes, great fun 👍

[@TwoWheelCruise]

They work almost the same as normal road bikes, but yeah they can look very strange if you're not used to them.

Watching you guys reminding me of the movie (Sleeping Dictionary). The movie was about an English man teaching his partner wife English or she was his interpreter , I don’t remember exactly. But Thương English is improving very nicely.

[@alefinck]

I want to go to Taipei someday

[@mizukachang9521]

It's a hard time, it's very cold and raining in the sky in Taiwan, hope you enjoy

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thank you! We enjoyed the food, but too much rain for much riding sadly

[@malwoanders]

I am currently on Lanzarote to escape the german winter and I saw an elderly british couple with similar bikes, but they where foldable. (Embarrassingly they where faster than me 😕)

[@TwoWheelCruise]

These bikes can be as fast as regular bikes

[@miahershiser2806]

I love seeing your video and how complimentary you are about cycling in Taipei/Taiwan❤. Just one thing, 7eleven is not a “Japanese” convenient store…

[@TwoWheelCruise]

It is owned by a Japanese company now and there are very few in the US by comparison

[@grecinos2]

So nice that there’s a network of dedicated bike paths there. I think we need more of those in the U.S. You guys get to ride such neat bicycles. About the bikes you were riding, how heavy are they and do they feel bumpier than conventional road bikes?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

There actually are a lot of rail trails in my hometown, but not designed to go fast and need to stop at intersections.

[@Fangtu0614]

歡迎你們回來台灣

[@honwaili335]

hi!! just wondering whats the name and loction at the peak of the climb? I’ll be heading to taipet in Oct and trying to gather info on where to ride. thank you have a good day

[@VagabondTurtle]

If you want a trail runner dog that can run fast and long, get a vizsla :) they are super cute, smart, friendly and running machines!

[@bakerstreet101]

What neighborhood was the ascent done in?

[@bikingchupei2447]

wow, you are in Taiwan now, it's been raining for like 10+ days now in the northern part of Taiwan, today is the day it stopped raining but the temperature gone way down to around 10 degrees celsius(i know 10 degrees in like a joke for a lot of people around the world, but not Taiwanese), i still forced myself to go out for a 2 hour ride though.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yes, it was horrible. Only our first 2 days didn't have rain 😢

[@betweenyouandme]

wow taiwan very near philippines :)

[@akrapovic600]

Great Taipei video. Looking forward to the rest..It's a nicer option if you decide not to stick in Vietnam in the near future. Better cycling infrastructure, routes.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yep, only 3 hours away

[@alancalvitti]

how’s the effort vs mtb or 700 wheels? uphill, flat, coasting

[@vivoslibertos]

Jayoe Jayoe XD Btw isn't Stijn in Japan? His famous of his minivelo design and some folding bikes cmiiw.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

His wife is Japanese. They live in Taiwan, but I think Japan is their biggest market.

[@jazzechos1372]

Darn it....dropped again at 4:56! Thuong likes do that. Nice video.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

She keeps getting stronger

[@ricecoffee3968]

How about some e-biking for fun. When cycling up mountains how effective is a e-bike? Taiwan looks great. Nice ride.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Would make the climbs much easier

[@ToddNZMTB]

Any trips to Korea planned? I think you mentioned it a while ago but I forgot

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Not yet, but we want to go

[@bengt_axle]

Hi. If you are still in Taiwan, I think it would be great to visit Thermaltake Bikes and do a video on this shop!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks for your suggestion. Unfortunately we are already back in Vietnam now.

[@virgilalvinsmith]

I'm 6'3 1/2 would it be wise to travel with my bike or use rentals when traveling through Asia?

[@billwilliams9527]

Need more info on the bicycle, where did I miss it?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

We have a dedicated video coming up soon. The bike website link is in the video description box.

[@billwilliams9527]

@@TwoWheelCruise thanks

[@thecrazyToolfan]

I think I watched you all cycle in some mountains in Taiwan, can we expect something like that again?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Hopefully we’ll be back soon

[@thecrazyToolfan]

@@TwoWheelCruise nice

[@1uniqueislander968]

Amazing ride and infrastructures. Taiwan was my plan but the pandemic put it on hold. Hows is international travel into Taiwan, the process of entering.., vacination, testing, quarantine ect.,?

[@bs8356]

As of Dec 2022, All restrictions are lifted., When you land the gov will hand you test kits and ask you, self monitor, for 3 days (on an honor system), No other restrictions on going anywhere

[@1uniqueislander968]

@@bs8356 Thank you for the update

[@duongson1631]

Can this mini velo bike fit sedan car when remove wheels bike. Tks sir

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Definitely. Even a full size road bike will fit if you remove the wheels.

[@discordanceok]

I’ve heard a lot of bike manufacturing happens in Taiwan. Any chance of dropping by a bike manufacturing district or factories?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

That would be cool, but I'm not sure if any of them would let us in to film.

[@clover9370]

@@TwoWheelCruise I've seen youtubers with less subscribers getting invited by bike manufactures in Taiwan. Give it a try, esp. near the time around cycling trade show events. 😉 or sign up for "Taiwan KOM" next spring or fall, you'll get to meet plenty of people in the industry.

[@thomasshi8675]

Ever thought about moving to Taipei?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Many times haha

[@vegnewb]

No honking! Yay!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yes, that's a nice change too

[@beybladeking2772]

where did you hire the bike in taipei?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Taipei Bike Works, we'll have a shop tour video there soon

[@richardt9692]

What are your riding plans in Taipei or Taiwan?

[@lpleijsier5145]

haha awsome bikes do they fold whe have the same and the fold in holland very cool but real racing bike the best

[@Bk6346]

Nice part of China

[@PCWCFA]

What other cities in Taiwan would you recommend for living?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Hualien!

[@timconnektia3874]

Mate… was desperate for her to attack you on the climb!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

She was rearing to go haha

[@vincentnnyc]

First!

[@pauldg913]

What are the travel requirements for fully vaccinated traveller? Do we still need to quarantine or take a covid test? Ty

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Self administer test after arrival, really easy

[@Ulsadfqwernvic2]

does Vietnam citizen need visa to enter Taiwan?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yes

[@davidtan1184]

You have city bike tour?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Check Taipei Bike Works

[@bicycledad7660]

Have you ever raced or ridden mtn bikes ?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yes, I'm originally a MTB racer

[@richardharris8538]

I'd love to visit Taiwan, for an extended stay. But it ain't gonna happen, unfortunately. 😮‍💨 Anyway, stay safe and enjoy yourselves.

[@dannygayler3164]

Looks better than Vietnam !

[@TwoWheelCruise]

They’ve had more time to develop post war

[@krasipetkov2070]

I really like your videos from Taiwan! Also the food there. Speaking of food, your wife has lost too much weight. He needs to eat more, otherwise he will look like a "skeleton" (sorry) and get sick (God forbid). I wish you health and many positive emotions in Taipei! Have a nice time !

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thank you!

[@tristanmarcos6688]

😁😁😁🚴🚴💯💯💯🧁🧁☕☕✨✨✨✨

[@edychandra5965]

i already in taipei and tao yuan cit...is a good dan clean place rather than china

[@IRSA1]

Frankly, the grey skies do not impact at all on the enjoyment of your lovely bike tours of places I have never visited before ; so ride away ! The free availability of sporting facilities is just terrific and the rapid access to mountain paths make all the different to this densely populated city. It would be a decent place to settle in if it were not built on a seismic area and even more worryingly, actively coveted by the Chinese dictatorship for imminent annexion !

[@TwoWheelCruise]

We would have moved here already if it weren't for those 2 big concerns

[@little2wang665]

It's weird that no Taiwan wild dogs ambush you on some areas.

[@donwinston]

Can't do this in downtown Bangkok without risking your life.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yeah, the main roads in Bangkok are pretty intense