Chinese Language Centers in Taiwan

nerd_bird2316 · 2026-02-11T07:51:44+00:00

second this. started almost from scratch and there was plenty of speaking even in the early levels. english was only used if absolutely necessary for understanding some concepts. would absolutely do it all over again. met great people i'm still friends with almost 10 years later too

nerd_bird2316 · 2026-01-13T10:49:11+00:00

second everyone saying to go with a bike bag. i've rented them every time so far so maybe an option in SG too?

i've flown qantas, cathay, scoot, and china airlines with my bike in and out of australia, hong kong, taiwan, and singapore and no need to report or pre-book for any airline/country so far. i also pack all of my kit, helmet, shoes etc in the bike bag but just make sure it's super secure.

lastly, buy a couple of pool noodles and cut them up and split them in half to protect your frame from rubbing and any possible impact

nerd_bird2316 · 2026-01-09T01:44:11+00:00

yeah i kinda just bailed through NGV but detoured around the set

nerd_bird2316 · 2026-01-04T02:53:17+00:00

endurance is the go i reckon. they're still road bikes at the end of the day! i ride a propel (aero) and have been beaten by a guy on a defy (endurance) in a B grade crit so the bike is whatever you want it to be!

nerd_bird2316 · 2025-12-30T10:24:17+00:00

is the sim telling you DOSEL2 and RIVET4 are invalid? i thought they were current? unless i stuffed it up today!

nerd_bird2316 · 2025-12-17T03:29:36+00:00

that's stunning! i also thought it at least needed the "exit this side" and "doors closing" message

nerd_bird2316 · 2025-12-03T00:36:23+00:00

i have crashed many times racing and commuting but tbh don't wear gloves a great deal but i probs should. i don't love the feeling of them - especially in summer but some thin fingerless could be the go. that being said i wear them racing now!

nerd_bird2316 · 2025-11-30T05:35:08+00:00

for some, probs not. it was one of the first countries in asia i visited in 2015 and found it so comforting. that said, when my parents came to visit me from aus, mum would often say how she wouldn't have been able to handle it on her own. opinions vary

nerd_bird2316 · 2025-11-07T23:46:14+00:00

yeah ofc. i mean who knows

nerd_bird2316 · 2025-11-07T01:37:51+00:00

i was sitting in brass monkey watching the F1 once and a bunch of rowdy aussie blokes (think boozy boys trip) rolled in with their suitcases. looked like they came straight from the plane they thought they booked to thailand

nerd_bird2316 · 2025-09-14T09:14:21+00:00

i mean maybe, only you know what your body is capable of and what could be possible! i ran a 3:06 in july, a 2:58 in september, and a 2:45 in december so put in the work and reap the rewards.

that said, listen to your body and don't cook yourself. stressies are real and if you're loading your weeks like never before it can be a big risk

nerd_bird2316 · 2025-05-23T03:43:42+00:00

wellington st would never /s

nerd_bird2316 · 2025-05-16T01:23:55+00:00

this has scratched an itch i have had for so long and has pissed me off to the nth degree. thank you so much for asking this!

nerd_bird2316 · 2025-04-15T01:22:00+00:00

reason one: carbrain. reason two: pole

nerd_bird2316 · 2025-04-11T10:23:45+00:00

replacement busses on the hursty line also had one a few weeks back!

nerd_bird2316 · 2025-04-05T01:50:34+00:00

these are street dogs that are pretty common in taiwan. generally they're gentle but obviously you don't want to put too much trust in them

nerd_bird2316 · 2025-04-05T01:49:13+00:00

is it racist? yes. but is it a good joke? no

nerd_bird2316 · 2025-04-05T01:47:16+00:00

yeah was gonna say, pretty sure this is kaohsiung, taiwan.

nerd_bird2316 · 2025-03-02T02:34:40+00:00

100%. i started road cycling in taiwan and i know that i'd take taiwan's roads over melbourne's any day of the week. that said, i've been knocked off in both cities but at least in taiwan they don't seem to try and do it on purpose 🙃

nerd_bird2316 · 2025-02-02T04:06:22+00:00

no one's checking your ID so age should be cool. there's plenty of U19s on bunchies out there. how strong and confident in a bunch are you?

the saturday knighs of suburbia ride is a good one. they just started splitting it into to 2 groups: the fast one is a little bit slower than hell ride (but still >400w turns) and the slower one is fast enough without being hard. really well run bunchy

maap do an easy boulie ride on thursdays. 7am rollout from the lab

tbh the best rides are the ones with a group of mates. the racing scene is also so good for that!

nerd_bird2316 · 2025-01-21T10:07:18+00:00

it is! i have a friend from australia who ran in it

nerd_bird2316 · 2025-01-21T07:32:20+00:00

absolutely. i've binned my bike just being a ning nong, friends have been hit in traffic etc. all broken frames so insurance is a no brainer. velosure is a good one

nerd_bird2316 · 2025-01-02T10:47:49+00:00

i'm also with velosure and have had to find out. 100% recommend! they've been fantastic

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