A lovely day of cycling along the Xindian River today, on one of Taipei’s many fabulous riverside cycle paths. First though we dropped in on Longshan Temple (pic), a splendid ‘folk temple’ that was busy with worshippers praying in the run-up to Chinese New Year next week, with locals getting meticulous horoscopes cast, and cycle…
Author: Rob Ainsley
Taiwan -1: Taipei
We’re in Taipei for the weekend before setting off on the End to End proper on Monday. Our hire bikes are proving useful for exploring the city that the tourist rarely gets to see, such as the tailors that repaired Tim’s trousers and the coin-op that did his laundry. And, indeed, for the five-mile trip…
Taiwan -2: Taipei
I rendezvoused with Tim here in Taipei last night, and we picked up our hire bikes today from a branch of Giant Cycles at lunchtime. Or, as my body clock thought it was, 4am. Taipei is a very bike-friendly city. You can cycle on the pavement, and many people do. This seems to cause no…
Dolgellau: Prints of Wales
Just finished three excellent days of researching routes in West Wales around Dolgellau.
Lakes 4: Getting coached
Final fabulous day of research in the northern Lakes.
Lakes 3: Skiddaw House
Cycled to Skiddaw House, an extremely isolated hostel halfway up Skiddaw. Superb views from the top. No wifi, mobile signal or electricity… but there was a piano and guitar, and a wine list ranging from Viognier to Shiraz, so entertainment was not a problem.
Lakes 2: Autumn colours
Glorious day cycling in classic autumn Lakes weather.. Super views at every turn. Such as the real ale line-up in Keswick’s recently opened Wetherspoon (not illustrated).
Lakes 1: Enjoy the Singletrack
Route research in the Lakes, round Keswick.
Borders 2: Wish lists
More route research in the Borders with Nigel.
Borders 1: Reservoir digs
Route research in the underrated Borders with Nigel.