Messages posted by: inmotionasia

Hi all,

Just want to bring you an update on the events and happenings in Taiwan for 2011.

We're just updated the 2011 Race Schedule so if you're thinking of joining any races then check out the links below:

http://www.inmotionasia.com/about-us/news/73-december-2010-taiwan-20102011-race-schedule-a-links.html

We're also very proud to commence offering rock climbing tours and certification courses based around the stunning collection of crags at LongDong on Taiwan's NE Coast, around 1hr from Taipei. You can now climb these awesome ocean cliffs with Taiwan's leading expat climbing guide, Matt Robertson.

http://www.inmotionasia.com/adventure-tours/rock-climbing.html

Also for the mountain bikers (and any road cyclists...) we are offering a Winter Adventure Sale to Kenting in the south of Taiwan from now until the end of Jan. Kenting is a wicked tropical beachside resort area and home to the best x-country terrain and riding in Taiwan.

http://www.inmotionasia.com/adventure-tours/mountain-biking.html

Also, a couple of videos here:

http://www.inmotionasia.com/video.html

Wishing everyone at Action Asia a Merry Xmas and awesome 2011!

Thanks
www.inmotionasia.com

Hi,

I use the POV made by VIO and it's really great!

You can check out some of my work here:

http://vimeo.com/channels/inmotionasia

Enjoy!

Check out this gnarly action from Taiwan!!

Mtb - http://vimeo.com/5120215

Road - http://vimeo.com/6170963

Enjoy!

A sample of some of the sweet trails and scenery on offer in the hidden outdoor playground of Taiwan.

http://vimeo.com/channels/inmotionasia

Enjoy!

As with visiting any new destination, there are a number of reasons why traveling with a local guide has an advantage:

- Experience and get to places you would probably never find on your own.
- Enjoy the best activities, in the best order, in the best direction.
- Greatly increases your chance of making it to the next hot spring resort
before the sun sets.
- No need to argue with your friends about which way that guy in the shop
said to go.
- You will waste no valuable time being lost.
- Qualified first aid assistance
- Guaranteed unobstructed leisure time
- MORE FUN!!

Hi Adventure-noobie,

Most rides here in Taiwan are pretty rugged affairs through mountainous terrain. The Stone Deer Trail is perhaps the most hardcore of the rides available in Taiwan. It's an all-day ride with 3 solid landslides to navigate. In between the riding is very high quality and the suspension bridge crossings are epic! Also a lot of the timber stairs shown in the video to navigate.

In short you need to be a confident rider with a good level of fitness. There are other less taxing rides available. Either way, Taiwan is super rewarding experience and the scenery and culture is world-class. The best thing is HK's close proximity to Taiwan. You can leave after work on Friday and be back at the desk Monday morning.

I would suggest riding up to the Peak 10 times before coming. Even better join up for some of the Action Asia mountain bike races to get you into the swing of things.

Look forward to seeing you and any others soon!

How about this one...The mighty Stone Deer Trail! A seriously EPIC ride!!

http://nz.youtube.com/watch?v=nCEnDV0eg7w

Make sure you crank it up LOUD!!

I run an outdoor adventure company here in Taiwan called In Motion Asia (www.inmotionasia.com) and I couldn't agree more.......Taiwan is one of the most undiscovered adventure travel destinations in Asia and contains some epic locations and world-class scenery!

One of my favorite mountain biking trails is called the NengGao, perfect high altitude single track that starts at 2000m, takes you up to 3000m before bombing down to 1100m!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/inmotionasia/sets/72157601398714320/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/inmotionasia/sets/72157604097014441/

Another beast of a trail is called the Stone Deer Trail....an epic 7 hour ride through the central mountain range
http://www.flickr.com/photos/inmotionasia/sets/72157600348922192/

We also did an 10 day / 800km road bike tour recently from Taipei in the North of Taiwan to Kenting in the South......one of the best trips I have done in my life!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/inmotionasia/sets/72157603813313078/

Click the slideshow button top right
Enjoy and hope so see you over here soon!

Nice job Sprockett!

Hi all,

Great to see this forum up and running!

I need some advice guys.
I am arriving in HK from Taiwan on Sat 10/13 and want to do the AA off-road race the next day. Got no idea where the race is or how the hell to get there with a bike.....can I hook up with anyone who has transport or who is renting a vehicle?

Many thanks for any help.

Cheers
Cam

I think it comes down to training.

The ARWC is totally different to the sprint adventure races / tri's most of us are use to here in Asia. We're talking 4 hours compared to 7 days of non-stop extreme sport in taxing conditions....not to mention the lack of sleep! I would think the top teams have been specifically training for 6 months or longer. Sure the APA crew is fit and have strong skills but they aren't pro athletes.

Your 4S are a direct result of training.....training equals time....time equals money.

Hell, pay me to train for 6 months and I'll take you up on your challenge to finish mid-pack!

Now, wouldn't that be a sweeeeeeeet lifestyle and a dream come true!


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