China Girl Motorized Bicycle in Heavy Taiwan Traffic

[Russ McClay]

Riding back from Danshui, Taiwan to Beitou. Heavy traffic and then winding up the back roads home. Pass a couple of cops along the way...no headlight...motoring...no problem. It's a wild ride.

After motoring to Guan Du Temple I pedaled the bike to Danshui...about a 40-minute ride. I wanted to see how much of burden it would be to just use pedal power and use one gear carrying the extra weight of the motor and the drag of the motor chain. Wasn't bad...even with a head wind.

http://youtu.be/r1Odox0H7EQ


Motor safe,
Russ

 

[xseler]

Re: China Girl in Heavy Taiwan Traffic

I always enjoy watching your videos! They almost make me feel like I'm actually experiencing the ride in a different part of the world.

Riding in that kind of traffic would scare the bejesus outa me! With that being said, it seemed that everyone was careful and friendly. Thanks for sharing the ride.

 

[Otero]

Re: China Girl in Heavy Taiwan Traffic

Yeah, scary, at least you had scooters running interference
part of the way. I like your mastery of backstreet routes,
an essential survival skill.