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Reflection
Phoebe Chu (My e-portfolio)
During the training sessions, I thought I could finish the Tour de Taiwan rather comfortably. But I was wrong, I underestimated how difficult it is to complete 500 km consecutively over 5 days. Physically and mentally fatigued, there were occasions when I wanted to quit; but I kept reminding myself not to give up.
During the journey, there were steep climbs and quick descents , headwinds and tailwinds. The life lesson I have learned is that when going uphill or in headwinds (facing difficulties), there could be great effort made without much progress (effort without or with little return). But preserver we should, because there will come a turning point when we can sail downhill or enjoy tailwinds (easy time). I have now gone through this process and what an experiential learning it has been!
The mentality of a tough cyclist is what I have adopted.
Raymond Liu (My e-portfolio)
踩單車猶如人生一樣，有順景、也有逆景的時候。上坡固然艱辛難捱，下坡自然輕鬆越過。徜若我們在下坡時加倍努力，順景時不貪徒安逸，繼後的上坡亦相對而言亦簡單渡過。單車所帶給我們的道理我們可以體驗。為此，我想分享本次環台單車挑戰所發生的事以及反思。
在環台單車挑戰的第五天，我們在黃昏前已抵達屬於花蓮市的銅門山。我們的隨行老師為幫助我們拍攝，先行前往我們將行駛的道路，並以無線電知意教練他已準備妥當。其後教練指示我們一個接一個，往返方向的道路行駛。我們在帶有懷疑的情況下，一個接一個往另一方向的道路行駛。當第四個同學準備前往時，另一同學得透過電話得知前三位的同學正在前往錯誤的方向，並通知未出發的同學及教練。
當時天以漸黑，我面對無動於衷的教練頓時交低了一句[ 我去追上前面的三位同學]，然後騎上單車，以我最快速追上他們。當其時有很多人叫著我的名字， 我心裏一偶，細想 教練所指的方向會不會才是正確的方向。 所以我只叫了第三位的同學回來，回來時才得知他們其實誤會了我，以為我正在前往錯誤的方向。幸而，那兩個前往錯誤方向同學最後都被尋回， 結束了這一場的小鬧劇。
不過， 這件事情亦令我有所反思。當你正在做一件對的事情， 身邊的人不斷喊叫你， 告訴你這並不是正確的做法。 你會堅持自己， 還是聽從他們？在當時的情況下我考慮了很多， 最後對動搖自己的信心，令事情以錯誤的方向延續下去。 這令我反思，究竟我對自己的自信心是否不足，受旁人一兩句便阻搖了自己的決定。為什麽自己不能堅持原有的想法？
最後，我很榮幸能夠參加這次環台單車挑戰，不但使我的人生塗點了色彩，也使我反思自己的問題。
Kenny Tsang (My e-portfolio)
直到現在我還依稀記得期考完結後，大家拼命練習踩單車技術，聽從單車領隊發放的車隊指令；到了台灣，我們踩到非常疲倦，但仍堅毅地爬上一個又一個山波，到達一個又一個美景，如大鵬灣大橋、台灣最南北兩點、鵝鑾鼻燈塔、鹿野高台、稻米田等等，至今還瀝瀝在目。
當中令我印像最深刻的是在行程的第十一天，我們即使抱著疲累的身驅，也堅持清晨四時起床，出發到台灣最北點的富貴角燈塔。為的是希望能在最近距離一睹台灣日出的風采。
在太陽升起之際，晨光映照在我的臉上時，心靈也好像被徹底洗滌了一遍。以往旅途上累積的一切疲勞，辛苦也好像一掃而清。傾刻間心靈的安靜，令我們明白這良辰美景是眾人在過往十天默默付出，團結合作所爭取的成果。苦盡甘來的滋味也只屬於我們這獨一無二的團隊。感謝沿路上陪伴著的每一個「你」。
Yale Wong (My e-portfolio)
在2016環台單車挑戰中，我不只從訓練中加強了自身的體能，而且也改善了在待人處事上的不完滿。在台灣踩單車上、下坡時，我想起老師曾對我的教導，上坡比喻人生不如意之時，就算辛苦也要一步一步踩下去；下坡就像面對人生順境之時，要踏實的踩每一下，不應因一時得意而忘記了自己的本分，踩單車令我想通了不少人生道理。不得不提的是，踩單車令我的意志力變得更堅定。
由計劃至到環台前，我曾萌生過無數次放棄的念頭，但每一次真想放棄時，就回想起當初是為了什麼而參與其中。每當想到這裹，放棄的念頭就消失了，因為我很想很想撐下去，希望能達成自己想做的事。
這旅程中，我付出了不少心機和時間，我肯定的是，我得到的遠遠超出我付出的。有兩個字能形容我對是次挑戰的感受－無悔。
Eugene Woo (My e-portfolio)
I have never thought I can have a chance to cycle around Taiwan. This 400 km was a challenge to my physical strength, muscle as well as endurance. In addition, it gave a chance letting my mind to focus on one thing, which was cycling. This was kind of meditation that I did not have to think. Importantly, this activity was more than just cycling. At the beginning, we were doing crowdfunding. In this stage, we needed to balance what we ultimately aimed for and our actual ability, which is a useful skill in life since this kind of trade off is common. Also, through dealing with a project that we have never encountered, we got teamed and realized the importance of team effort. The sense of team effort gave ideas on our pre-tour training, especially for those cycling signals and gestures. Apart from cycling, we had also exchange activities and cultural visit in the trip. We learnt different cultures through both talking with local students and observation. And I believe, the friends we made in Taiwan are crucial to our international network for future career. This was a trip that improved our physical and mental abilities.
Catherine Choi (My e-portfolio)
去年參加了第三次挑戰，今年決定重鋪戰路，再上一層樓，而同屆同學一齊接受全新的挑戰，為我們的副學士生涯劃上一個完美的句號。
今年我們的挑戰比對上幾屆更多也更利害，我們要面對的困難更多。首先騎單車的距離也翻了幾倍，雖然去台灣之前我們有十多次的訓練，但要踩近500公里，是另一番非常困難的一回事。在踩單車的五日中，前一段非常辛苦，令我身體非常疲倦，唯是支撐我繼續踩下去是團隊精神以及自身意志力。很幸運的是，最後成功完成整個挑戰，那份雀躍的心情真的難以用言語來形容。
除些之外，我們更與兩間大學的學生交流，因此我有幸結交了數位朋友，他們向我介紹台灣的特色地點、小食、風景，以及他們就讀的大學。
再者，我們到處考察台灣的文化，例如文化歷史建築、故宮博物院，我們更到訪過多達四個不同地方的夜市，從而深入了解台灣。
這次挑戰令我得著很多，也使我成長，更送給我一個永生難忘的經歷。
Kim Ho (My e-portfolio)
Mentality, spiritually and physical, I reckon I have benefited greatly. Perseverance, persistence, endurance and believing in myself are the few aspects I have improved upon. Also I am fortunate to work with my peers, senior and teacher who are keen to teach; I have learned a lot from them. I will join this activity again if given a chance.
Christy Wong (My e-portfolio)
Good coordination is essential for effective teamwork and this is the most vital learning area I have to work on in this adventure.
When I took on the role as a Team Leader I did not know the bravery and learning curve that are needed to run a crowdfunding campaign and to organize the challenging sport in a foreign land; it is just like having to draw a gorgeous painting without learning how to hold a paint brush.
Boot Camp Fly is the ultimate and graduating project under the CPA Initiatives, many of my peers were shock that I took the lead. There are many incidents of poor organizing that gave me reasons to give up. As my coach Julian once said during the cycling journey “rest if you must, but don't you quit!”, so was my reply of “YES!” to my inner doubts like “am I still in command of the situation?”. How could I miss this golden opportunity? There is no way I am going to give up any chance to grow up, to learn something new, to be a better Christy!
The progress has been tough, but it is worth every single drop of blood and sweat. Of course, I must acknowledge the great effort of fellow team members, who have been helpful and cheerful while carrying much of my weight. Thank you team !
Macy Leung (My e-portfolio)
I am glad that i joined this Tour de Taiwan 2016, what i have learnt is more than cycling. Cycling is just like our life, we need to give energy in order to continue riding. Life is the same, we need to give effort in order to live a beautiful life.
Life is about consistency, we need to keep our distance while cycling, but when there is uphill or downhill, we need to change our gear in order to keep the same distance. It is just like we keep doing our daily thing, but when there are ups and downs, we need to change our attitudes to overcome these downs.
Also, i feel united when we cycled as a team. From the first training until the last cycling day in Taiwan, we improved a lot and i hope all of us can challenge our limits like what we did in this tour!
I am glad that I have joined this Tour de Taiwan 2016, because what I have learnt is more than cycling. Living our life is like cycling, we need to make effort (pedal) in order to have a beautiful life (gain the distance). And when there are difficulties or easy times (riding uphill or downhill), we need to change our expectations (like changing to high or lowgears) in order to keep the same pace of progress (keeping same speed). When we have ups and downs, we need to change our attitudes to over pessimistic or over confidence.
Also, I enjoyed the unity of my team !
Keith Wong (My e-portfolio)
環台單車，這是一個能力所及但不會去做的事，明明台灣跟香港相距如斯的近，但就是不會過去踩踩看。
六天，四百公里，說不辛苦是假的。每天最辛苦的時候是下午三、四點，天氣熱，沒有涼風，體力也已消耗得七七八八，那段時間最是熬人。堅持下去的原因是我看到了同學即便踩得辛苦，也只有慢下來，沒有停下來，最要命的是六十歲的老師還跟我們一直堅持下去，我有放棄的理由嗎？
還記得在第四天，因為路段比較簡單，只要向一個方向踩便能到目的地，我們容許分開騎車。一個人的路程既自由又孤單，你不用跟隨車隊的步伐，但正正是一個人踩，沒有人跟你分享成功，分憂失敗，感覺五味雜陳。
騎車習慣反映著一個人的態度，我原以為這次單車挑戰只能磨練我的意志，誰知道對人生的態度也有得着。
Louis Wong (My e-portfolio)
我在參與環台挑戰的這幾個月裡有不斷的成長。當初參加這個活動的原因是想挑戰自我，想知道我能否完成幾百公里的單車挑戰，但後來發現在踩單車的過程中領悟到一些人生道理，例如爬坡和下坡就像面對人生的順逆境，面對逆境時即使多麼辛苦，只要你肯堅持，便恣撐過去。有一天我們需要爬大約三十公里的坡，那坡又斜又長，天氣熱得很，非常辛苦。在踩的途中曾有過放棄的念頭，但仔細想想其實每個人都踩得辛苦，不止得我一個，他們能夠堅持下去，我也能夠，所以最後我沒有停下來直至到目的地。這次單車環島挑戰不單止增強了我們的身體機體，亦磨練了我們的意志力、改善舊有態度和學會做事堅毅不屈。
