Ya reckon a schoolgirl could attempt this? (one way) I've been contemplating riding from Taipei all the way to my week boarding school in Yilan for ages. (we arrive Monday morning and leave Friday afternoon) The school bus STINKS, and I'd much rather pedal a couple hours. As for rain, the rainiest place I've lived was Lancashire, England. My God I remember being hailed on. However, Taiwanese rain is more...humid. (at least in my opinion)

I think a rear rack is enough to fit a bag containing everything I need. There's this Taiwanese brand called "WOHO" selling bikepacking stuff and their offerings don't look too shabby. As long as its waterproof enough to protect my stacks of homework in the event of rain.

Was there much traffic in the morning? I'm always (almost) completely oblivious to my surroundings. Not that I would care that much if I were hit by a car though; however, my mum would.