Taiwan KOM Challenge

Daily News Digest

August 20, 2015

In this morning’s edition of the CyclingTips Daily News Digest: Reijnen takes stage three of USA Pro Challenge; Jesus Herrada wins stage 2 of the Tour du Limousin; Five keys to the Vuelta; Caleb Ewan headlines Orica-GreenEdge Vuelta line-up; Paddy Bevin and Ryan Mullen sign with Cannondale-Garmin; Theuns and Bonifazio join Trek Factory Racing; Yuri […]

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2015 Taiwan KOM Challenge prize money tops USD $80,000

July 8, 2015

The Taiwan Travel Bureau in association with the Taiwan Cyclist Federation is proud to announce the details of the eagerly anticipated 2015 Taiwan KOM Challenge on October 30, 2015. This year’s race sees $1,000,000NT first prize up for grabs in the men’s elite category ($32,200US), and a continuation of the zero tolerance drug policy that […]

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The definition of epic: tackling a rain-soaked Taiwan KOM Challenge

November 21, 2014

Last weekend CyclingTips’ roving reporter Dave Everett headed to Taiwan to take part in the infamous Taiwan KOM Challenge: a 105km ride that takes competitors from sea level to well beyond 3,000m of altitude with some brutally steep gradients along the way. Dave filed the following report about the soggy but memorable experience.

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Nicole Cooke video interview part I: “My competitive spirit is still with me”

November 19, 2014

As a former world and Olympic champion, double World Cup winner and victor in races such as the Giro d’Italia Femminile, La Flèche Wallonne, the women’s Tour of Flanders and the Amstel Gold Race, Nicole Cooke is one of the best female riders of all time. She walked away from the sport in early 2013 […]

Four hours on the rivet: the 2013 Taiwan KOM Challenge

November 11, 2013

Nestled in the heart of Taiwan is the mighty Wuling Mountain, an intimidating peak which tops out at a staggering 3,275m above the Pacific Ocean. With an elevation gain of more than 3,500m the road from the city of Hualien to the summit of Wuling Mountain is the perfect battleground for one of the hardest […]

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Taiwan KOM Challenge - A Personal Account

November 14, 2012

Ever had the desire to race over 100kms and gain 3,500m to get to the summit at 3,275m from sea level? The Taiwan King of the Mountain Challenge up Hehuan Mountain will satisfy that desire and Daniel Carruthers was there on the weekend to experience this race for himself. Here’s his account.

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