Oktoberfest: First Annual Taiwan Cycling Festival Oct. 16-24

It has been reported elsewhere, but I thought I would post as well. This October Taiwan will be hosting a major celebration of the bicycle.

The event will be held between October 16-24 in eastern Taiwan (where more cycling events should be held) featuring the Taiwan Cup, a stage race involving members from the the boys in orange, Team Rabobank. There will also be events for amateurs and of course what this is really about... manufactured tourism. link

Around The Hub:

• Biking in Taiwan has a great write-up on Balaka Road.
• Joe Friel is working on a series focusing on an issue that concerns many of us over 30--- Aging and its impact on performance... on the bike.
• T-Mosaic will host an evening ride followed by a bicycle BBQ on Sept. 19 for Moon Festival.
• A follow up on the case with the bike thief.
• (Video) Report on renting bikes in Taipei.
• News Flash!!! Physical Exercise Can Reduce Obesity Rate.
• Armstrong's Team Radio Shack is suing for damages following slight. If only I could sue for every party I was never invited to. Radio Shack was also angry after failing to receive an invite to the Vuelta.
• Truly a tragedy on Shakespearean levels. Driver commits suicide after killing friend and cyclist.