Following the familiar Huacheng Road downhill, led by 1001 at the front, the journey around the island officially began. In the dim light, helmets reflected tiny glimmers, while the subtle sound of tires humming against the pavement marked the opening of this adventure...
We set off before dawn from our hotel in Taitung, embarking on a group cycling journey toward Hengchun. The winding South-Link Highway led us through breathtaking scenery, but nothing compared to the challenge of conquering Shouka—an unforgiving climb that felt endless, as if the mountain itself were testing our will.