A Green Ride through Yilan: Head to Zhuangwei for a Melon Feast

The “2010 Cycling the Northeast Coast – Yilan Bicycle Joyride” event marks the first collaboration between the Northeast Coast National Scenic Area and Yilan County Government in organizing a cycling joyride. Combining elements of sports, tourism, and agricultural leisure, it was held on June 19, 20, 26, and 27 (back-to-back public holidays). The planned route started from the Yilan National Freeway Service Area, passing through Yongzhen Coastal Recreation Area and Donggang Banyan Tree Park. Along the way, participants could enjoy stunning seascapes and ride through charming green tunnels. With the Zhuangwei melon harvest in season, riders also stopped to indulge in the agricultural specialties at the Melon Festival and enjoy the recreational spots around the Zhuangwei bicycle trail.

To promote the bicycle trails of Yilan’s coastal area, the “2010 Cycling the Northeast Coast – Yilan Bicycle Joyride” event offered 300 free bike riding experiences daily, available by advance registration. Participants could sign up at Giant’s direct retail stores in Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, and Yilan. The event also featured a bicycle carnival, DIY activities, bicycle performances, and a stamp-collecting game for giveaways. In addition to interactive games, those who collected three stamps could exchange them for attractive gifts and even enter a lucky draw to win a high-end Giant folding bike.

A Green Ride through Yilan

Aside from driving for leisure, cycling has become one of the hottest ways to explore the Northeast Coast recently, with scenic bike trails offering breathtaking views along the journey. For more details about the “2010 Cycling the Northeast Coast – Yilan Bicycle Joyride” event, visit the Northeast Coast National Scenic Area website or call the Fulong Visitor Center at (02)2499-1210. For registration inquiries, contact Giant Yilan Zhongshan Store at (03)935-8244.

2010 Cycling the Northeast Coast – Yilan Bicycle Joyride
Event Dates: June 19, 20, 26, and 27, 08:00–15:00
Event Route: Yilan National Freeway Service Area Parking Lot (Start) → Yongzhen Temple in Zhuangwei Township → Coastal Bicycle Trail → Donggang Banyan Tree Park → Xin’nancun Village in Zhuangwei Township → Yilan Railway Station Rear Exit (End)
Event Fee: Free (includes 1 rental bike, insurance, drinking water, giveaways, raffle tickets, full professional ride leadership and technical support)
Registration Period: From now until full (limited to 300 participants per session)


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