Gods, Skyscrapers and the World’s Worst Delicacy!-The Bikeman in Taiwan Ep. 1

Published 02/12/2026 18:00

Provider TaiwanPlus

Time for a bicycle tour of Taipei! Climb to soaring heights at the Taipei 101 observatory and savor the view from above! Visit the famous Xingtian Temple where visitors bargain with the gods for wealth, fortune, fame, and romance; or take a stroll down the fortune telling street to see what the future has in store! Finish by trying the infamous stinky tofu at Raohe St. Night Market. The Bikeman in Taiwan is an unforgettable 1,000-kilometre cycling journey around Taiwan! Join Danish host and fellow cyclist, Niels-Ole Rasmussen, on his heartwarming, humorous and breathtaking adventure down Taiwan’s Cycle Route 1. Along the way, he meets surfers, shrimp-fishers, street artists and snakes, tastes everything from bubble tea to the stinky tofu, and discovers that Taiwan’s true beauty lies in its people – generous, joyful and endlessly inventive. Get ready to experience the beauty of nature, the warmth of Taiwanese hospitality, and pure curiosity at every turn.

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Danish host and fellow cyclist, Niels-Ole Rasmussen, on his heartwarming, humorous and breathtaking adventure down Taiwan’s Cycle Route 1. Along the way, he'll experience the beauty of nature, the warmth of Taiwanese hospitality, and pure curiosity at every turn.