How I met the cycling community in Taipei (and how you can too) - Taiwan Ep. 2

I saw a documentary on tv once about Tuanaman Square in China and this Chinese male cyclist riding a drop handled bicycle came into view of the camera . I just couldn't believe the bum on him !

Going to be visiting Taiwan for a few days w/ the fam next Feb so looking for ways to get in a ride while I'm there. Thanks for posting some social rides that I could potentially join. Any tips on renting road bikes?

Hello, do you know the Taiwanese manufacturer "Karbona"? I bought a used bike complete with parts from them and the quality seems to be amazing. Thanks

Looks beautiful. I want to go to Taiwan for a few months this winter 😀

Hey - Your music is too loud. Please reduce the volume. It should not be any louder than the maximum volume of your voice. I have the volume loud enough to hear everyone speaking but then the music comes on and it's TOO LOUD

Soooooo happy I'd discovered your channel. I'm Cantonese and do also speak Mandarin. When I went to Taiwan for my business trips, I always wanted to find out more about their cycling culture and community. Only thing I know is that it's quite a popular sport. Watching your videos just make me want to go back even more, and this time as a tourist to have fun on the bike. Maybe even doing a Circumnavigate Taiwan by bike. So is Taiwan your home base or are you just passing through. I'd love to pick your brains about Taiwan! Look forward to seeing more of your videos!!

I'm glad you found your tribe. I'm from Toronto as well. It's either me or I'm with the wrong group. The vibes aren't good. Cycling isn't really a team sport. I rode with 2 groups. It just happens to ride the exact route. It's noncompetitive and no drop rule. But in reality it's start together and ride alone. They are either too fast, unfriendly to newbies and woman, resting is for losers, or obsessed with their $10 000 bike. I'm at the edge of the GTA and there's not much out here to support a community. No rest stops, washrooms, snack bars, cool bike friendly shops, etc. Tim's, McD, and gas stations is it.

Great video, awesome people and great views.

So amazing!!!

Hi John, nice video. May I know what is your camera setup? looks wonderful🥰

Enjoyed the video. Keep the great content coming.

Great vids and welcome to Taipei! If you're still around, hit me up! So much more amazing riding to unlock and I'd love to play tour guide.

the way you said "checkout" tells me you're from canada. may somewhere west coast. maybe i'm assuming wrong but i grew up in bay area and lived in surrey bc before. you sound west coast. anyway love your vids. !!!!liking and subbed

I push subscribe your channel.
I love your riding style and I want to see you to ride some country someday.

New subscriber, and absolutely loving your videos, Johnny. Your Thai videos have put Thailand in the #2 spot of my bucket list destinations (Norway is #1). Which brings me to this: With your cycling ability and your native (I assume) English, you would make an excellent guide for folks on cycling vacations. Anyway, keep up the really great work!

Oh yes.. the people there are really awesome!!! Been there on my army training during my army daze & i made a few friends but those yrs dont have handphone or website for easy communication.. i really miss the place & the people there.. thanks bro for sharing your awesome videos.. ride safe. 🚴🙏👍🏽😁

great vlogs brother

Great video! Makes me want to hope on a flight and go to Taipei. The riding there looks amazing. Looking forward to your next video!!

Loving your channel mate, thanks for the great videos. I've been using it as my motivator to get back on the trainer, hopefully I can join a ride like this one day!

didn't know there was such a cool cycling cafe in Taipei. now I'm thinking it would be sweet to plan a route that starts with a nice Bao and coffee and end with a hot bowl of beef noodle soup. Then maybe finish out the evening with a night market. That rapha ride sounds awesome. Climb some hills and then eat good food.

Keep enjoying your rides, Johnny. Glad to see you having a good time. From Jakarta, Taipei looks like great cycling location.