tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post867253399651305009..comments2023-10-22T18:25:39.688+08:00Comments on The View from Taiwan: Northern Cross Again: In which the Bike Gods reward the FaithfulMichael Turtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17974403961870976346noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-6610595640977925372012-10-26T16:45:32.326+08:002012-10-26T16:45:32.326+08:00Thanks Dallas, always welcome!Thanks Dallas, always welcome!Michael Turtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17974403961870976346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-39538491087455723422012-10-26T16:42:54.821+08:002012-10-26T16:42:54.821+08:00Amazing. Always being unable to join in on your tr...Amazing. Always being unable to join in on your trips I managed to do my own solo northern cross trip which began two days after yours. Your posts really inspired me to give it a go and it sure delivered. I rode from Taichung and spent the first night in Zhudong, second in Baling and third in Yilan. I did it during the weekdays and traffic was virtually nonexistent, just me and the sound of wind in the trees. Was caught a bit off guard by the fog and rain that enclosed me at the top but since this was my first time I guess I haven't earned the privilege of clear views yet. <br /><br />I'd love to come along on future outings, near or far. Thanks for the posts, they've really helped motivate me to try new and rewarding routes. <br /><br />Dallas, TaichungAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-36357707865597581322012-10-24T17:22:00.703+08:002012-10-24T17:22:00.703+08:00That looks like a fantastic tour, and the traffic ...That looks like a fantastic tour, and the traffic seemed moderate.<br /><br />I finally managed to buy a bike for my Taiwan visits (thanks to super-awesome father in law who organized some space where I can keep it). So next year I'm planning to do some big tours, too. :-)StefanMuchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13041616398172997165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-1497117593459117822012-10-24T09:25:16.491+08:002012-10-24T09:25:16.491+08:00Patrick, would be great to have you!Patrick, would be great to have you!Michael Turtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17974403961870976346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-80933395234647937932012-10-24T06:42:33.708+08:002012-10-24T06:42:33.708+08:00Awesome pix & write-up! My wife Megan & I...Awesome pix & write-up! My wife Megan & I are still trying to get over for this tour with you & the gang.<br />Patrick at Ploom in San FranciscoPatrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14929998693502174917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-33433483182750599872012-10-24T04:50:29.468+08:002012-10-24T04:50:29.468+08:00Always love the the glimpses into the life in Taiw...Always love the the glimpses into the life in Taiwan your pics provide.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-64448273334794679672012-10-23T22:04:48.065+08:002012-10-23T22:04:48.065+08:001100 meters in 62 kms. Like 1.7% average grade for...1100 meters in 62 kms. Like 1.7% average grade for the whole trip. Ouch! <br /><br />Dom, that shot of Michael C into Sileng went right into my favorites.<br /><br />So glad you guys could come...Michael Turtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17974403961870976346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-54743323481049463892012-10-23T21:23:03.451+08:002012-10-23T21:23:03.451+08:00Thank you Michael for the invitation and awesome w...Thank you Michael for the invitation and awesome welcome back to Taiwan ride. <br /><br />The distances and elevation details for each day are broken out at http://connect.garmin.com/splits/236075728.<br /><br />The main thing is that each day is a 1,100+ meters of climbing. Not 800. :)<br /><br />We work hard for the food and beer.Michael Cannonhttp://peimic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-49211273820549821382012-10-23T20:24:16.163+08:002012-10-23T20:24:16.163+08:00Great shots. I doubt I will ever have the fitness ...Great shots. I doubt I will ever have the fitness and the willpower to go on such a tour. But it would be worth for the views. I'm realizing, that I'm quite a city guy.TGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15796150972580581810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-22523106712431617072012-10-23T19:48:53.885+08:002012-10-23T19:48:53.885+08:00It certainly was redemption weather-wise. Really n...It certainly was redemption weather-wise. Really nice pictures, especially the one of Michael C. speeding along. Looking forward to more in the future. Thanks for planning!Domenichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09947783577035194447noreply@blogger.com