環島 Cycling Around Taiwan

八 Day 8

瑞穗Ruisui → 花蓮Hualien

Distance
43.9mi70.7km
Elevation gain
876ft266.9m
Avg speed
12.9mph20.8kph
Moving time
3:24:30
花蓮縣瑞穗鄉 Ruisui Township, Hualien County → 花蓮市 Hualien City

Along the way

A stone marker welcoming riders to the area
A stone marker welcoming riders to the area
The group stretching in the rain before rollout
The group stretching in the rain before rollout
A closer look at the rain-gear stretch circle
A closer look at the rain-gear stretch circle
The pack rolling out into the misty morning rain
The pack rolling out into the misty morning rain
Riders in rain jackets heading down the road
Riders in rain jackets heading down the road
The group riding away under dripping trees
The group riding away under dripping trees
Whimsical dandelion sculptures in the mist
Whimsical dandelion sculptures in the mist
Checking the route with the mountains fogged in
Checking the route with the mountains fogged in
Checking a message before pressing on in the rain
Checking a message before pressing on in the rain
A thumbs up beside the rice fields
A thumbs up beside the rice fields
Storm clouds hanging low over the rice paddies
Storm clouds hanging low over the rice paddies
Riders approaching through the rain and traffic
Riders approaching through the rain and traffic
A portrait mid-whistle, keeping the group in line
A portrait mid-whistle, keeping the group in line
Another portrait mid-whistle on a quiet street
Another portrait mid-whistle on a quiet street
The group curving along a rain-slicked forest road
The group curving along a rain-slicked forest road
A playful grin riding through the rain
A playful grin riding through the rain
The full pack crossing a long bridge in the rain
The full pack crossing a long bridge in the rain
A peace sign on a rain-soaked city street
A peace sign on a rain-soaked city street
Arriving at Hualien Station
Arriving at Hualien Station