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Comment on Tonghou Trail – Wulai to Yilan by Mountain Bike by Jonathan Biddle

Jonathan Biddle — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:39:40 +0000

I think as long as you all have ID or ARC you will be fine. There is a police station that you pass (we just drove straight past it).

Timing? It was a pig on a bike but I think it would be okay walking (is that your plan). The actual trail itself I can imagine (can’t remember exactly) is a couple of hours, but then you are deposited in the middle of hill roads, a fair distance from Yilan. Not sure where the nearest shuttle is, or if you are organising your own escape transport. I can imagine adding a few more hours just to get out to Yilan.

Any questions let me know. Take a look at Google maps … And good luck!

Comment on Tonghou Trail – Wulai to Yilan by Mountain Bike by Jeremy Jenkin

Jeremy Jenkin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:59:17 +0000

Hey Jon, I’m planning to do this route this Sunday with a dozen people or so. I noticed you said you had to register online for permit? Where do I go to do that or can I do that just on the spot when I get there. How long do you think the whole thing from Wulai to Yilan will take? I’m guessing its about 40 kms plus? Thanks allot.

Comment on Essential Beer by anon

anon — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:45:26 +0000

“Essential beer is a Korean import into TW. It is also a crime against humanity”

You are so correct it is not funny

Comment on Bali Conclusion by komang kuta

komang kuta — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:37:38 +0000

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Comment on Puli Mountain Biking by Jonathan Biddle

Jonathan Biddle — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:39:52 +0000

Hi Nick,

There is a bike shop in Puli, but not sure how many real MTB riders there are around there. The shop is pretty medium-end (on one of the squares in the city), probably catering to day-trippers from the big cities. If you have problems finding it let me know.

If you check out the other big ride – Nenggao – there are some organised rides, such as through InMotion Asia, but you will have to pay. Not sure if there are exactly local riding crews doing it regularly.

For this Puli ride in particular, we did nothing else except drive up a hill, and stop when we couldn’t go any further – we were pretty lucky.

if you need any more hook-ups or info let me know.

jonathan

Comment on Puli Mountain Biking by Nick Rains

Nick Rains — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:37:21 +0000

Were you in contact with any local shops/riders? I will be in Puli and am looking to connect with riders so I can ride a few days.

Comment on Local Cars for Local People by Rossi Kuo

Rossi Kuo — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 04:08:25 +0000

nice photo! very cute! i like it!

Comment on Local Cars for Local People by Jonathan Biddle

Jonathan Biddle — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:44:04 +0000

It’s clear I need to post more on cars … got you two actually commenting!

Comment on Local Cars for Local People by Samson

Samson — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:39:14 +0000

… There’s nothing for you here.

Comment on Local Cars for Local People by Carl

Carl — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:58:56 +0000

Absolutely awesome. I always love that in the US. The licence plates can be amusing too