Last year we added 25 new routes through Asia to Bike Labyrinth, and now we have 10 more. This time mostly routes through Taiwan, but also one route through China.
For the best impression, watch the video above. You'll immediately know that you really should just download all ten new routes. But we'll also highlight two of them for you.
Sun Moon Lake is the largest natural lake in Taiwan and gets its name from its unique shape: the eastern part looks like a sun, the western part like a moon. The lake has long been the sacred home of the indigenous Thao people, whose legend tells that a white deer once led the tribe to this paradise-like lake. Near the lake is the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, founded in 1986 to preserve and share the rich heritage of Taiwan's indigenous peoples. Here you'll discover traditional villages of sixteen different indigenous peoples, with centuries-old wooden houses, cultural dances and craft demonstrations. The park is also famous for its spectacular cherry blossoms in spring, the only officially certified sakura viewing location outside Japan. A virtual cycling route full of culture, nature and history that really makes you feel like you're on the other side of the world!
Tiananmen Square in the heart of Beijing is one of the most impressive and historically charged places in the world. The square, whose name means Gate of Heavenly Peace, dates in its current form from 1651 and was quadrupled in size in the 1950s to become one of the largest city squares on earth. It was here that Mao Zedong proclaimed the People's Republic of China on 1 October 1949, a moment that changed the course of history. As you cycle virtually across the square, you pass iconic monuments such as the imposing Tiananmen Gate with its well-known portrait of Mao, the Monument to the People's Heroes and the mausoleum where Mao is buried. Directly behind the square is the entrance to the legendary Forbidden City, for centuries the exclusive imperial palace where ordinary citizens were not allowed. In 2024 the square was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, in recognition of its extraordinary historical and cultural significance. A virtual ride past this world-famous square gives you a unique look at the beating heart of China. And if you'd also like to cycle through the Forbidden City, you can - that route has been on Bike Labyrinth for a while.
Haven’t downloaded a route before? We’ll walk you through it. Go to your Bike Labyrinth and make sure you have a mouse connected. Go to Settings by clicking on the gear icon in the top right corner of the screen. Make sure you have the latest version of Bike Labyrinth before you start downloading new routes. You can find your current version on the bottom right. Don’t have version 5.8.2? Update by clicking on Update. On this page you can also check if you are connected to the internet. Still offline? Connect Bike Labyrinth to the internet first. Once your Bike Labyrinth is online you can click on the button Check for update. If an update is needed you can now click on Install update. Now you can download new routes without a worry.
Continue downloading routes by returning to Settings. Next, click on Downloads. If your Bike Labyrinth is online you will see an overview of routes that are available for download. Need a bit more help? Check our instruction video with subs here.