[Iron Horse Taiwan Tour Coverage] Fu Jen United, Cycling with Power

2022-07-29 • Resources

▲Participants in the 13^th Iron Horse Taiwan Tour are getting used to the new bicycles first used for this event, being taught directly by the Vice Dean of the Department of Physical Education Wang Chien-chun. [Provided by the Office of Public affairs/written by campus reporter Chen Wei-tung]
Fu Jen Catholic University will start its 13^th Iron Horse Taiwan Tour on July 31. This year’s theme is “Fu Jen United, Cycling with Power,” which is an extension of the three core values of a healthy, loving, and positive Fu Jen Catholic University, and is a great milestone, marking the 12^th year of the exhilarating Iron Horse Taiwan Tour. The 11-day trip around Taiwan starts from Fu Jen Catholic University and passes places such as the Old Hukou Catholic Church Museum,Johnson Health Tech,Eluanbi Lighthouse, the Shouka pass, and Waimu Mountain. Along the way, the participants meet with outstanding alumni from different alumni associations, entrepreneurs, and Catholic churches to thank them for their support to Fu Jen Catholic University.
Wang Chien-chun, Vice Dean of the Department of Physical Education, stated that “In preparation for the 100^th anniversary of the founding of Fu Jen Catholic University in 2025, the cycling tour has been made more difficult; not only has it been extended to 11 days, but participants will also climb Dadu Mountain and traverse the roads to different lighthouses.” Additionally, this  year’s team is the largest ever.

▲Vice Dean of the Department of Physical Education Wang Chien-chun demonstrates cycling precautions and common hand gestures.
Out of the participants, the oldest is the 72-year old Chen Min-hsien, a great cycling aficionado, who is making his 20^th cycling trip around Taiwan, who said that “I consider this trip my rite of passage. I have been promoting cycling for a long time because it is environmentally friendly. I hope that through my influence, I can promote cycling, and I have received much support while cycling around Taiwan.

▲The team behind the 13^th Iron Horse Tour introduces the route and relevant instructions to the participants.
Tseng I-chan from Lin-kou High School, who brought his two younger brothers, is participating in the FJCU Iron Horse Tour for the third time: “I got addicted immediately after my first time, and I am looking forward to the next one each year.” Chen I-hsiu, a student in the School of Continuing Education, said that “I hope I can use this experience as a basis for my own bicycle trip around Taiwan in the future.” Lu Ke-yen, a third year student in the FJCU Fashion Marketing faculty, also brought his brother along. When asked about the tour, he said that “when cycling around Taiwan on a bicycle, I feel like I can see a lot of different sights from a lot closer, so I am looking forward to it.”
Each participant is full of anticipation and excitement and has practiced for their trip around Taiwan, which starts in two days. In spite of their different ages, they all have the same goal in mind, hoping that everyone can complete their trip to great satisfaction, and that after working hard and pushing forward, they can all become a better version of themselves.

▲72-year old cyclist Chen Min-hsien will join the participants this time to fulfill his dream of going around the island for the 20^th time. 

▲On the FJCU campus, the participants are getting used to the bicycles.
 Route of the 2022 Fu Jen Catholic University 13^th Iron Horse Taiwan Tour (originally from the Facebook page of Wang Chien-chun, Vice Dean of the Department of Physical Education)
 7/31 (Sun)Departure from Fu Jen Catholic University / Old Hukou Catholic Church Museum (noon) / Baishatun, Miaoli (evening).
8/1 (Mon)Departure from Miaoli / climbing Dadu Mountain to Johnson Health Tech (noon) / Zuoyi, Lugang (evening).
8/2 (Tue)Departure from Lugang to Xiluo Bridge / Yunlin Dounan Field, Yunlin (noon) / Shianghu Boutique Hotel, Chiayi (evening).
8/3 (Wed)Departure from Chiayi to L’Arc Hotel, Shanhua / Brighton-Best (noon) / Taipei Hero House, Kaohsiung (evening).
8/4 (Thu)Departure from Kaohsiung / Fangshan Elementary School (lunch) / Fu An Temple, Checheng (evening).
8/5 (Fri)Departure from Checheng / Chuhuo, Hengchun / Xiaomanzhou / Eluanbi Lighthouse / Kenting Street, Kenting (noon) / Fu An Temple, Checheng (evening).
8/6 (Sat)Departure from Checheng / climbing the Shouka 199 pass / Gudu Huo Seafood Restaurant, Dawu (noon) / climbing Jinkeng / Melody Hotel, Taitung (evening).
8/7 (Sun)Departure from Taitung / Dapo Pond, Chishang (noon) / Yu Ci Lin Hotel, Yuli (evening).
8/8 (Mon)Departure from Yuli / 193 Forest Road – Hualian WOW Youth Hostel, Hualian / train to Yilan / Mei Jia Mei Hotel, Jiaoxi (evening).
8/9 (Tue)Departure from Jiaoxi / Bitou Elementary School (noon) / Beidoo Hotel, Keelung (evening).
8/10 (Wed)Departure from Keelung / Aletheia University (noon) / arrival at Fu Jen Catholic University.
We hope you will show your encouragement for everyone undertaking this year’s FJCU Iron Horse Tour, and we wish them a safe and smooth journey. It is time to go!