Brief update on the cycling in Taipei story.

Managed to hire a bike from one of the cycle hire stations which are positioned along the linear riverside parks which have some of the most impressive leisure cycling infrastructure I have seen. They run for miles right round the city.

But then I knew I was not going to be satisfied unless I actually rode in Taipei itself which meant passing through the flood defences and out into the terrifying kingdom of the scooters.

At this point I always believe what makes cycling possible in a new city is a role model.

And as I approached my first entry into bedlam a woman on a cargo trike pulled out slowly and sedately from a side street and instead of heading for the side of the road she boldly took up the whole lane of the busy highway.

“If she can, I can”

Another vote of thanks to the fearless cycling women of Taipei for your example.

More, lots more, to follow.