Rainbow Ride

Olivia Wu, co-founder of the Asia Rainbow Ride, shared the genesis of this event in an interview. She has been an advocate for the LGBTQ community for over a decade and has created a professional practice around wellness and healing for the past 15 years. When a friend told her about the Asia Rainbow Ride, she thought it would be a great way to bring the community together while overcoming difficult challenges.

The ride is a three-day, 206-kilometer cycling event that takes place in Taiwan. The event is open to people of all ages and identities. The organizers also wanted to collaborate with the Red House, and last year, the Taipei City government joined the opening ceremony.

The first ride was during the pandemic year, 2020. It was safer to be together in an outdoor space, while following protocols of safe distancing. The event started as a passion project for Wu and her team. They wanted to create a safe and inclusive space for the LGBTQ community.

In its four years, the Asia Rainbow Ride has grown from 33 riders in its first year to 108 riders in 2022. Riders and volunteers come from all over the world, representing a wide range of ages, identities, and backgrounds participated.

The Asia Rainbow Ride is now an official NGO. This means that the event is more sustainable and that it can provide more support to the LGBTQ community. Individual and corporate signups create a diverse group of riders, ages 18-65 years. The ride has a 50-50 gender balance, and they are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all people, regardless

Participants

2020 33 riders

2021 77 riders

2022 108 riders of their gender identity. Supporting other NGOs is also a part of their mission.

“Goals for the future are centered around health and wellness. Our focus is on being involved and active. This is an endurance event, and safe for riders. We have collaborated with a tour guide company. It is a diverse community where you can meet people from different backgrounds, cultures, ages and orientation as allies.”

Wu said that the most important thing she has learned through this journey is that it is important to be aligned to who you are and what you do. She also said that the Asia Rainbow Ride has helped her to grow as a person and to develop her character.

“The Asia Rainbow Ride is a positive force for good in the world. It brings people together and it helps to promote acceptance and understanding.”

We cycle for love and to create a positive impact on humanity.

Roma is a creative consultant, visual artist and event organizer. She enjoys organizing events and workshops that foster cross-cultural expression.

October 20-22

Join us at Asia Rainbow Ride 2023, celebrating diversity and cultures across Taiwan in this exhilarating journey. Pedal towards unity and inclusivity, experiencing breathtaking landscapes and immersive cultural encounters. Let's embrace diversity together and create a brighter future. Sign up Today!

The ASIA Rainbow Ride will take place this October 20th~22nd, 2023 during Taiwan’s Pride month. The trip is a fully supported three-day, two-night cycling event along the northwest coast of Taiwan.

This is a ride, not a race. We’ll bike a total of 206 kilometers over the three days.

We partner with Taiwan Bike Tour, a professional bike tour company for our logistics. About 50% of the cycling will be alongside cars on the road, and 50% will be on designated bike paths. There will be cycling instructors guiding traffic and leading the route. There will be rest stops and a lunch stop over the duration of the day.

There is a pace for every rider. Whether you are a seasoned cyclist or a beginner. We will have support vans in case anyone needs to be transported to the hotel. Bike mechanics, as well as medical personnel, will travel in our group to ensure everyone’s safety.

亞洲彩虹騎行將在十月驕傲月期間的2023 年10月20~22日舉辦。此次的自行車之為期三 天兩夜，從台北西門紅樓往西部濱海，再往返 台北西門紅樓，約206公里。

這是一場旅程，不是競賽。我們將盡量依照 騎士的自我評估速度分隊。騎乘將以自在的節 奏進行，並有休息的時間。

我們與台灣樂騎合作，會有專業的領騎團隊 帶領。50%的路線會是一般道路，50%會是 自行車道。過程中有領騎指揮並引導交通，也 會有休息補給站與午餐時間。

無論您的騎行速度如何，每個人都能參加。 我們有支援車可以將騎累的騎士載往飯店提早 休息。支援團隊也有自行車技師與醫療人員協 助參加者的安全。

Registration link: https://www.klook.com/en-US/activity/834102023-asia-rainbow-ride/?lang=en_US

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asiarainbowride

Website: https://www.asiarainbowride.com/