Dayuan mountain 大原山 is a small peak located just east of Liugui 六龜. It’s fairly easy to get to and ideal for a half day hike or a full day ride and hike. I had been cooped up in my house for the past month because of all the...
Some time ago I was out with my buddy and I got a flat. The area didn’t have any really decent places to prop up the bike and we found ourselves digging and balancing. It all worked out but I really wish there was another way to do it....
Ride Start: 22.589302, 120.664680 Date: 2017 Aug 17 Ride Info I had originally planned to explore the Wan’an area across the river, but ran into a little obstacle… There were some rocks placed to even out the dips in those things, but I wasn’t in the mood...
Ride Start: 22.441312, 120.670874 Date: Many times during the dry months (Winter) Ride Info This ride begins at Nanhe 南和 in Laiyi Township, but most of the ride is in Chunri Township. This is another favorite riverbed of mine as it offers plenty of sections to open...
Ride Start: 22.562303, 120.662724 Date: Many times during the dry months (Winter) Ride Info This is one of my favorite riverbeds to ride. There’s always a trail to follow and plenty of markers (stacked rocks or spray paint) to guide your way. There are several sections where...
Ride Info This is the second half of the Maolin Entrance Ride. After finishing that ride, cross the bridge and head up to the main road. Drive through town and keep going until you get to the fire station on the left. Just past it to the right is...
Ride Info This is one of my favorite areas to ride. There’s a network of trails taking you all around the mountain. You can start by going up one of the two trails opposite each other at the beginning. It doesn’t matter which. You can get to about 1250...
Ride Info This ride starts at Wan’an Riverside Park. It’s basically just farmer dirt roads, but has some single-track hiking trails at the end you can navigate. There wasn’t much to see on this ride until the very end. A waterfall rewards your efforts, but requires a possibly dangerous...
I recorded some wicked sounding cicadas last week in the mountains. I got stopped by an old gate. When I took off my helmet to have a listen, MAN I couldn’t believe how creepy it all sounded. I’ve been recording a lot in the mountains recently. Partially because I...