2024 Asia Rainbow Ride

The Asia Rainbow Ride will take place from October 18th to 20th, 2024 during Taiwan Pride month.

What the Ride is Like

This three-day, two-night cycling event will start from Ximen Red House and ride along the Tamsui River bicycle path and Taoyuan coastal scenery to Dayuan. The following day, the route will continue from Dayuan to Hukou Tableland, passing through the pond landscapes of Taoyuan, green tunnel scenery, and returning to Dayuan. On the final day, the journey will traverse through pastoral flower fields, the Dahan River Wetlands, and the irrigation canal landscapes, concluding the ride back at Ximen Red House. We’ll bike a total of 210 kilometers over the three days.

This is a ride, not a race. We will adjust the pace to the rider’s self-assessed speed as much as possible. Riding will be at a comfortable pace, with time for rest.

We partner with Taiwan Bike Tour, a professional bike tour company for our logistics. About 70% of the cycling will be alongside cars on the road, and 30% will be on designated bike paths. There will be cycling instructors guiding traffic and leading the route. There will be rest stops and a lunch stop over the day.
There is a pace for every rider. Whether you are a seasoned cyclist or a beginner, there is something for everyone. We will have support vans in case anyone needs to be transported to the hotel. Bike mechanics, as well as medical personnel, will travel in our group to ensure everyone’s safety.

Ride Details

|Meet Up Information|

  • Meeting Time: October 18th, 2024 9 AM
  • Meeting Point: The Red House (Near Ximen MRT Station Exit 1) *If you rent a bike from us, it will be delivered to the starting point.
  • Address: No. 10, Chengdu Rd, Wanhua District, Taipei City, 108

|Route|

  • Day 1: Ximen-Zhuwei-Dayuan, 62.2 km, 97m elevation
  • Day 2: Dayuan-Hukou-Dayuan, 79.5 km, 299m elevation
  • Day 3: Dayuan-Zhongzhuang-Ximen, 68.5 km, 193m elevation

|Hotel|
The first night and second night we will all stay at the 4-star hotel Sheraton Taoyuan Hotel. This hotel has a swimming pool and spa.
If you are coming with another cyclist, you can indicate your roommate for the two nights. If you are coming on your own, we will try our best to pair you with another participant of your same gender to share a hotel room. If you prefer to have your own hotel room, this can be arranged for an additional cost.

|Cost|
The cost includes professional cycling guides, van support throughout the ride, hotel room with a roommate, meals, snacks, and travel liability insurance in case of an accident. In addition, your fees cover Rainbow Ride programming and donation. Participants will receive a t-shirt and water bottle.
Base cost is TWD 17,000

|ADDITIONAL COST IF NEEDED|

  • Additional cost of TWD 1,500 if you need to rent a standard bike from us. Bike rentals include a helmet. Standard bikes are 27-speed road bikes of either Giant or Merida.
  • Additional cost of TWD 4,500 to rent an eBike from us. Bike rentals include a helmet. DOSUN e-Bike, Giant e-bike or same grade e-bike. Bike tour company will assist with recharging if you are renting an eBike.
  • Additional cost of TWD 4,400 if you would like a hotel room without a roommate. If you are coming with another cyclist, you can indicate one roommate for the two nights. If you are coming on your own, we will try our best to pair you with another participant of your same gender to share a hotel room. If you prefer to have your own solo hotel room, this is the additional cost.

Cancellation Policy

This event will be held rain or shine. In case of heavy showers, the bike tour company will transport us to a rest stop or hotel. Please bring rain gear.

|For base cost|

  • If you cancel before August 31, a TWD 14,000 refund will be issued
  • If you cancel between September 1-30, a TWD 8,000 refund will be issued
  • If you cancel between October 1-13, a TWD 2,000 refund will be issued
  • If you cancel on or after October 14, no refund will be issued

|For rentals and solo room accommodation|

  • If you cancel before September 30, a full refund will be issued
  • If you cancel on or after October 1, no refund will be issued

|How to cancel|

Good to know

|Consent of Image Use|
I consent to the Asia Rainbow Ride using photographs and/or video recordings of me taken during events organized by the Asia Rainbow Ride for the purposes of publicity. These images could be used in any media (existing or later created or made available) including print and digital media formats such as press releases, websites, e-marketing, posters, banners, advertising, film and social media.
You have the right to request to see a copy of the information we hold about you and to request corrections or deletions of the information that is no longer required. You can ask the Asia Rainbow Ride to stop using your images at any time, in which case it will not be used in future publications but may continue to appear in publications already in circulation.

|COVID Policy|
The Asia Rainbow Ride wants to ensure a safe ride both on and off the bike for all. We will be following the guidance of the department of health to create the safest event possible. If the government requires vaccinations, testing, or masks for events of our size, we will notify participants in advance.
We will also have medical personnel with us during the ride. If you develop symptoms, you can be tested during the ride and transferred to a medical facility if needed.
In the event of COVID-19 illness:
Before the event: If you need to cancel before the event due to illness, please see our cancellation policy.
During the event: If a participant received a positive COVID-19 diagnosis during the ride, they will be required to leave the ride. Any close contacts such as a roommate will need to be tested.

|Force Majeure|
In the event of rain, the event will proceed as scheduled. In the case of typhoon warnings or other unforeseeable natural disasters on land or at sea, for the safety of participants, the organizers reserve the right to cancel, postpone, or modify the event route.
If the event must be canceled due to force majeure circumstances (including but not limited to earthquakes, landslides, wars, major civil unrest, highly contagious diseases, government mandates, or emergencies), the following terms shall apply:
According to the regulations issued by the relevant authorities, large public events (such as this event) may be forcibly interrupted or indefinitely suspended due to government emergency orders. In the event of cancellation due to force majeure circumstances, the organizers will continue to fulfill their commitment regarding event merchandise (including ticket packages, additional purchases, and supplies) production and delivery. The delivery method and schedule may be flexibly adjusted at the discretion of the organizers. However, as event supplies and experiences are sold as a bundled package and cannot be priced separately, in the event of cancellation due to force majeure circumstances, the organizers will not provide full refunds to consumers before the completion of event related production.
If unforeseen circumstances occur during the event, including but not limited to typhoons, earthquakes, heavy rain, accidents compromising public safety, venue damage, or government emergency orders, the organizers, prioritizing the personal safety of participants, may choose to delay or terminate the event as deemed necessary. In such cases, the organizers will not provide full or partial refunds to consumers for any disruptions that may occur during the event.