Taiwan, 180km off the coast of China, is an archipelago of many islands, the largest of which, at 36,000km², is 3.5 times smaller than England, slightly larger than Belgium. With a population of 23 million, its economic influence is recognised the world over, as can be seen from the 510m-high skyscraper in the capital, Tapei 101.
Stretching over a length of 394km and a width of 144km, the island formerly known as Formosa offers a highly-developed road network, allowing you to discover the island from every angle, from the sea to the mountains, with the highest peak, Yu Shan, rising to almost 4,000m.Formosa is the name given by the 13 local IMRGs (Indian Motorcycle Riders Group) to a challenge held between January and March, the Formosa Grand Prix.
The aim is to cover as many kilometres as possible in 68 days, but also to discover the island in all its variety and richness, with all its people and cultures. This year, 99 Indian Motorcycle owners signed up to take up the challenge. It's fair to say that they set the record straight, covering a total of 416,520km. Six of them covered more than 15,000km each, which shows real commitment.
But one very committed rider, Ya-Hui Yang, reached the record of 30,572km ! On her Chief Dark Horse, but also sometimes on her Indian Challenger.
Even more impressive was the fact that after taking leave from the jeweller's where she works, she undertook a real endurance test, covering 6,100km in a single week, during endless days and nights.
She was the logical winner of the 1st prize, bringing a message of hope to women motorcyclists in Taiwan, a message that will be relayed by the Indian Motorcycle Ladies First community on all five continents.
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