- Law and adviceRules and safetySidewalks, crossings, turns, lights, phones, drinking and fines, plus emergency numbers.
- AlwaysHelmets and gearThe helmet law for each kind of bike, required equipment and what to carry.
- TrainsBikes on trains and metroEvery operator's rules, with a checker.
- Public bikesYouBikeRenting without a Taiwan number, the insurance rule and city prices.
- ChooseWhich bike for which rideFrom YouBike to touring bikes, and Taiwan's e-bike categories.
- Lock upParking and theftWhere to park and what to do if your bike goes missing.
- WordsEnglish and Chinese termsThe words on signs and at rental counters.
- RepairsBike shops and repairsRepair shops near our routes and how to find one elsewhere.
Five things to know before your first ride
- Bicycles are slow vehicles: keep right, use the slow lane, and don't ride on sidewalks or zebra crossings unless signed.
- Scooters are everywhere. Ride predictably and watch for them turning across you.
- Many of the best rides are on riverside and old railway paths, separate from traffic: start there.
- Summer heat and typhoons shape everything. Ride early, carry water, and check the forecast and closures.
- Wear a helmet, even where the law doesn't require one.