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WATERFALL #1 – 2020 EDITION – WALLPAPER FOR DESKTOPS

This desktop wallpaper features my best photos from 2020 and 2021. Free. For a limited time.

WATERFALL #1 – 2020 EDITION – WALLPAPER FOR ANDROID MOBILE DEVICE

CYCLING STOP – STOCK PHOTO

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FIXIE BIKE REFLECTIONS – STOCK PHOTO

TAIPEI 101 SKYLINE – LARGE CUSTOM PRINT

Panoramic view of the world famous Taipei 101 captured with its surrounding city and mountain areas. This shot was taken on a day with dramatic cloud cover over the mountain ranges in the distance. Large custom prints with protective film will ensure a long lasting print available in the following sizes: Custom print – 200x100CM OR A0 – 119x84CM Free international shipping included. For more…

– FREE CYCLING STOCK PHOTOS – DOUBLE CENTURY COLLECTION –

Here’s a few of my favorite shots from cycling in Taiwan these past few years to commemorate the completion of riding a double century! Taiwan is such an amazing place for cycling. There is so much variety and always a new route to discover. The hills are calling – most of which are located just a few minutes from the center of town. It’s truly amazing! (These free cycling stock photography…

FREE CYCLING STOCK PHOTOS – DOUBLE CENTURY EDITION –

Here’s a few of my favorite shots from cycling in Taiwan these past few years to commemorate the completion of riding a double century! Taiwan is such an amazing place for cycling. There is so much variety and always a new route to discover. The hills are calling – most of which are located just a few minutes from the center of town. It’s truly amazing! (These free cycling stock photography…

FREE CYCLING STOCK PHOTOS FOR DOWNLOAD – 200 MILES – DOUBLE CENTURY COLLECTION –

Here’s a few of my favorite shots from cycling in Taiwan these past few years to commemorate the completion of riding a double century! Taiwan is such an amazing place for cycling. There is so much variety and always a new route to discover. The hills are calling – most of which are located just a few minutes from the center of town. It’s truly amazing! (These free cycling stock photography…

Kaohsiung to Kenting – Day 2

6AM Roll-out. It’s a much later roll-out compared to the day before. Thankfully my knees are feeling dramatically better compared to the prior afternoon. After another hot water soak, kitting up, packing up the bike bag, I’m checked out and rolling back down Route 17. It’s going to be warm today. The sun is out and noticeably felt even at this early morning hour. Route 17 is a vision of the…

CHECKING OUT the TOPEAK MINI PRO 9 – Can the MINI PRO 9 REPLACE Your Traditional TIRE LEVERS? (ToJ #24)

TOPEAK MINI PRO 9

The TOPEAK MINI PRO 9 is so named based on the 9 different functions this high quality multi-tool performs. With hex wrenches ranging from 5mm down to 2mm as well as a T25, PH2 (Philips), and tire levers, the MINI PRO 9  is ready for just about anything.

Except for the fact that I can’t remember the last time I had to actually use a multi-tool for anything let alone an on…

150 MILE RIDE – Will These Knees Make It?

430AM ROLL OUT – From TAICHUNG to KAOHSIUNG in TAIWAN

For a cyclist, an early start is usually associated with less heat, less wind, and less traffic.

The streets in the north district of Taichung are still dark as I roll out heading west toward the Taichung international airport. I cautiously roll through small intersections and cross streets checking for oncoming lights but for the most…

I LEFT MY BIKE PUMP AT HOME! – Looking for the Giant Flagship Store in Taiwan –

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Finding a Bike Shop in Taichung, Taiwan

In case you’ve been living under a rock with your bike the last ten years and didn’t know, Taiwan is the high-end bike manufacturing capitol of the world, and one of its most well known brands is Giant Bicycles. The company was established here in the early 70s and is headquartered…

Cycling the Dongfeng Bicycle Greenway

Dongfeng Bicycle Greenway

If you only get to ride one bike path in Taichung, it should be the Houfeng Bike Path. However, if you have time to ride two, the second one to consider is the Dongfeng Bicycle Greenway. In addition to being generally less crowded compared to the Houfeng Bike Path, the Dongfeng Bicycle Greenway is a bit wider and covers a much a longer distance.

The Dongfeng…

Bicycle Floor Pump Round Up- Which Bike Pump Is Best? (ToJ #23)

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Let’s get the first one out of the way. It’s what all lowly bike pumps aspire to be – a prized…

Cycling the Tanyashen Green Bikeway – Taichung Bike Paths

Tanyashen Green Bikeway

The Tanyashen bike path is quite underated and it also happens to be the most centrally located. This is an essential route for cyclists looking to cut across town (east and west) looking to avoid city traffic, to catch a bit of shade, or even to escape the wind on those gustier days.

You’ll know when you see the Tanyashen bike path if you’ve spotted a bridge…

Oakley Sutro – Oakley Fans, This Old School Boxy Throw Back Styling Is For You

Oakley Fans – This Throw Back Design Is For You

“Those things are hideous,” were the first words of feedback from my lovely and awesome wife who has never been a fan of cycling eyewear (to put it nicely). My recent re-discovery of soft disposable contact lenses have resulted in a new found freedom of cycling without my traditional prescription eyewear. This has been no exception for the Oakley…

Cycling Explained in 280 Characters or Less – RECAP

A collection of short posts in 280 characters or less to break down the technical aspects of cycling or cycling related stuff in the most concise way possible. Here’s a mix of #N280 posts that you may have missed that breakdown the technical details for bicycle gearing, gradient, power, and air quality.

Bicycle Gearing (#N280 No.1)

I’ve been riding bikes for awhile now. All sorts of bikes –…