MOUNTAIN GOATS TOUR

‘HOW MUCH CLIMBING?!’

CLIMB THE TAIWAN KOM ROUTE

& EXPLORE THE BEST ROADS

THE CENTRAL RANGE HAS TO OFFER

MAY 2026 / 24th - 30th

7 Nights / 7 Days

Minimum 5 Riders

Maximum 14 Riders

6 Days Riding

$2800 US / $380 Single Supplement

ORGANISED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TAIWAN CYCLIST FEDERATION

REVIEW of TAIWAN KOM TOURS

‘Great!! Fantastic!!  Mission Accomplished! My initial objective was to race the Taiwan KOM and finish within the 6.5hr time cut.  Taiwan KOM Cycle Tours offered automatic entry to the Taiwan KOM event, plus gave me the opportunity to experience other amazing places. Lee was phenomenal with managing the tour logistics. 

Taiwan KOM Cycle Tours 100% delivered. I had an adventure of a lifetime!!’  

Scott Ballinger, Australia

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• Tour Jersey

• Airport Pick Up and Drop Off

• 7 nights hotel

• 12 Meals

• Van Support with Mechanic

• Highly Experienced Tour Leader & Support (1Guide per 8 Guests)

• $2800 US p.p. ($380 single supp)

• Non-Cycling Companions welcome

• Bike Rental is not included but available, please ask!

TOUR OVERVIEW:

To come all the way to Taiwan and ‘only’ do the Taiwan KOM route is a bit of a travesty! There is so much more to see on this incredible little island…

This tour packs in not just one but two of the truly great Big Climbs on the island, the Taraoko to Wuling route and also Tataka, both over 3,000m.

The beauty of riding the KOM route outside of the Taiwan KOM Challenge event is that you can really relax, as you are not in the middle of a very competitive race, and you can also take your time and enjoy much more deeply the true splendour of Taroko Gorge and the upper Alpine slope of this beautiful mountain.

On Day 1 you will be picked up at Taoyuan Airport and driven with your bike case to our hotel in Taipei. Those arriving in time can join us for a short, relaxed ride on the bike path that encircles Taipei.We leave our bike cases in Taipei.

Day 2 sees us whisked by van Taroko Gate, where we will get the bikes ready and have a very leisurely ride up the first 30km of the Gorge to our hotel, nestled in the jungle.

Day 3, we will take on the KOM Challenge route, each at their own pace, supported buy our professional guide and van support. The can will always be there for the whole tour in case needed.

Day 4 takes us from Re’nai Township, as we ride down the Aowonda Valley, inhabited mostly by Taiwan Aboriginal people, all the way down to the beautiful Sun Moon Lake, our home for two nights.

The next day, we have another great ride planned, around the lake and out through more stunning scenery, stopping in Jiqi Township for tea and cakes, then on back th the lake for lunch.

On Day 6 we ascend the mighty Tataka climb, 106km with 3560m of up. It’s steadier than the KOM climb, and beautiful too.

The final rides takes us from the summit of Alishan, the top of Tataka, down to rural Meishan Township. There’s still some climbing to be done over the 88km, though in total we will descend over 3000m, on beautiful farm roads through verdant jungle and farmland.

This tour has been designed to be as beautiful as possible and to get in as much elevation as possible over the 6 stages.

We strive to be exclusive, and on this tour as all our others, no one get left behind!

COST:

$2800 per person

(+$380 single room supplement)

ITINERARY / Sunday to Saturday

DAY 1  /  May 24th

Hotel Location: Taipei

Distance: 25km Leg Opener / Optional

Elevation: 0m

Estimated Duration: 90 mins

Route: Hotel to the Bike Path and return  

Grading: Easy

Meeting Point / Departure Time: Hotel Lobby, 1pm

Evening: Free Time

Arrival day in Taiwan. We will pick you up at the airport and aid with check in at the hotel in Taipei. For those arriving in time, we will have a short 25km ride along Taipei’s excellent riverside bike path to freshen the legs. We will provide maps and info on the local restaurants and night markets.

DAY 2  /  May 25th

Hotel Location: Taroko

Distance: 35km

Elevation: 1550m

Estimated Duration: 3 hours

Route: Taroko Gate to Silk’s Hotel

Grading: Moderate

Meeting Point / Departure Time: Hotel Lobby 7:45am / 3 Hour transport to Taroko

Day 2 of the tour, we will meet in the hotel lobby then hop in the vans to drive to Taroko, a journey that takes about 2.5 hrs or so thanks to a new highway. We unload the bikes at Taroko Gate, then begin cycl;ing to explore the most beautiful part of the Gorge, the first 30km. Take some selfies, grab a coffee, and just let the mesmerising beauty of the Gorge wash over you. We will also visit a local temple, nestled into the rocks above the emerald green river. Our opfficial Welcome Dinner will be at our hotel, the luxurious Silk’s Taroko.

DAY 3  /  May 26th

Hotel Location: Ren’ai

Distance: 105km

Elevation: 1433m

Estimated Duration: 4.5 hours

Route: Taipei - Pingxi - Jiufen - Yilan

Grading: Moderate

Meeting Point / Departure Time: Taipei Hotel Lobby at 8am

A winding route will take us into the jungle and on glorious roads that connect up beautiful Jiufen and one of Taiwan’s most spectacular roads, Ruishang Road. From there we will cycle along the coastal road past Waiao Beach and to the hot spring area, located just outside of Yilan City. 

DAY 4 / May 27th

Hotel Location: Lishan

Distance: 73km

Elevation: 2527m

Estimated Duration: 4.5 hours

Route: Yilan - Lishan

Grading: Moderate

Meeting Point / Departure Time: 7am Yilan Hotel Lobby

A great introduction to the big climbs of Taiwan! This is a relatively moderate climb which can be ridden at an easy pace or faster, it’s up to each individual rider. A quiet road, there are many opportunities to take in the lush views and to take some selfies too. We will arrive at Lishan town, a sleepy mountain spot that offers great views. 

DAY 5  /  May 27th

Hotel Location: Hualien

Distance: 77km

Elevation: +506m / -3040m

Estimated Duration: 4 hours

Route: Dayuling - Taroko Gorge - Taroko Gate - Hualien

Grading: Easy but be careful on this long descent

Meeting Point / Departure Time: Lishan Guesthouse 8am

A special day on a special route, with almost 73km of descending! Enjoy the spectacular views of Taroko Gorge as you coast down the mountain to Taroko Gate, the entrance to the Gorge. This will be a relaxing day that will live long in the memory. Special care of course is advised on this long descent.

DAY 6 / May 29th

Hotel Location: Park View, Hualien

Distance: 62km

Elevation: 614m

Estimated Duration: 3 hours

Route: Park View Hotel - Liyu Lake - Park View

Grading: Easy

Meeting Point / Departure Time: Park View Hotel 9am

A relaxed ride that takes in the biggest lake on the east coast, Liyu Tan, and a gorgeous rolling road on the way back, followed by a beachside bicycle path cruise. Note: a day off is also possible in preparation for the following day’s KOM event.

DAY 7  /  May 30th

Hotel Location: Hualien

Distance: 105km

Elevation: 3275m

Estimated Duration: 6.5 max

Route: Park View Hotel - Start Point - KOM Summit!

Grading: Very Challenging

Meeting Point / Departure Time: Park View Hotel at 5am, event start at 6am

The Big One! This is the must-do ride in Taiwan. The first 75km are a not-too-bad 4%, the last 8km though are where the effort really kicks in. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime event! After the finish and food, we head back to Taipei.