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Community Compass: FEATURE: Australian touts Taiwan as a cycling destination

‘CYCLE TAIWAN’ Victor Major created an online forum dedicated to biking in Taiwan in order to bring together people of different backgrounds with an interest in bikes

By Shelley Shan  /  STAFF REPORTER

In addition, Major said the Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp (THSRC) needed to increase the space in luggage rooms where it allows passengers to place bicycles. The service would make the THSRC an attractive option for tourists, he said.

More offices around the nation should also be equipped with shower facilities for employees, he said.

And to make Taiwan one of the first-rate choices for bikers from overseas, Major said that the nation needed to have chartered courses for mountain bikers.

“The hiking trails and biking trails need to be separated, but we also want to make sure that we maintain harmony between hiking communities and biking communities,” he said.

Aside from being a tourist destination for overseas bikers, Major also said that Taiwan had the potential to host more cycling races recognized by the International Cycling Union.

“Taiwan has some of the best riding roads, most challenging climbs and descents in the world. There are also low-lying areas for different stage races. I believe Taiwan is more than ready when it comes to road racing,” Major said.

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