Taiwan King of the Mountain (KOM) Challenge

by Alpine Cadence Cycling
Region
greater taipei area
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Difficult
D-Score™
D4 - Epic

Overview

The Taiwan KOM Challenge trip includes gentle, guided warm-up rides in the lead-up to the event with high-quality hospitality and accommodation, with entry to the Taiwan KOM Challenge is guaranteed and included in the trip price.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrive at Taipei international airport (TPE) at any time to suit.

Arrive at Taipei international airport (TPE) at any time to suit.

Day 2: Today, we'll ride north from the city to take in a beautiful circuit of Yangmingshan National Park.

80 km 1200 m

D2

Today, we'll ride north from the city to take in a beautiful circuit of Yangmingshan National Park.

Day 3: More beautiful riding in the area to the north of Taipei.

More beautiful riding in the area to the north of Taipei.

Day 4: Today, we travel by private coach to Hualien, the host town for the Taiwan KOM.

Today, we travel by private coach to Hualien, the host town for the Taiwan KOM.

Day 5: Today, we'll head out for a gently paced ride of around 75 kilometres with about 800 metres of climbing.

75 km 800 m

D2

Today, we'll head out for a gently paced ride of around 75 kilometres with about 800 metres of climbing.

Day 6: A relaxed day in anticipation of tomorrow's exploits.

A relaxed day in anticipation of tomorrow's exploits.

Day 7: Friday is race day!

105 km 3275 m

D3

Friday is race day!

Day 8: Private taxi transfers will take us back to Taipei airport, which is a 3-hour drive. Fly out on late afternoon or evening flights.

Private taxi transfers will take us back to Taipei airport, which is a 3-hour drive. Fly out on late afternoon or evening flights.

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Coaching sessions
Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the greater taipei area

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