ROAD to TAIWAN KOM TOUR 2025 SPRING
RIDE SOME OF THE MOST AMAZING ROADS IN TAIWAN
APRIL 2025 - Dates TBC
Minimum 6 RIDERS
6 DAYS RIDING
ORGANISED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TAIWAN CYCLIST FEDERATION
REVIEW
‘We booked a Taiwan KOM Challenge tour and had a fantastic time. The weather was amazing, the roads were fantastic, the views stunning! Our guide showed us roads, sights and restaurants that we’d never have found on our own. That local knowledge is invaluable and we could appreciate the care that had gone into the planning of our trip. Fully recommended!’
Tjarco Cuppens, Netherlands / Sports Director at Team Coop - Repsol
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WHAT’S INCLUDED:
SPRING ROAD to TAIWAN KOM - ENTRY GUARANTEED
Taiwan KOM Official Jersey & Goodie Bag
Transport from Taoyuan Airport to / from hotel in Taipei
Shuttle bus to Taipei from KOM finish line on Race Day
6 nights hotel
Daily Breakfast / 3 Group Dinners
Van Support with Mechanic
Highly Experienced Tour Leader, Guide & Support
This is the ideal tour for riders who are looking to discover more of what Taiwan has to offer the adventurous cyclist. This 7 day (6 days cycling), 6-night tour is designed to showcase the best cycling that Taiwan has to offer in the north, east and also in the central mountain range.This tour is perfect for those participating in the 2024 Spring Road to Taiwan KOM who wish to see more of Taiwan and to experience the beauty of Taroko Gorge (on the downhill!). We aim to make your trip to Taiwan as stress-free as possible, as we will meet you at the airport, transport you to the tour hotel in Taipei, then take care of all transport to Hualien, and the Road to Taiwan KOM fees.
Over these six days of cycling we will explore Yangmingshan National Park, just 25km north of Taipei Main Station, and ride through the tea farms near Yilan on the north-east coast. We then will transfer to Taroko on the morning of Day 4, explore 30km of the Taiwan KOM route, taking it easy, and then descend back down to Taroko Gate. After an easy day on Thursday, it’s to the start line of the Taiwan KOM Challenge itself on Friday!This tour has been created to highlight the stunning scenery and roads of both northern Taipei and the eastern coast of Taiwan, taking you past glistening ocean, alongside rice paddies and of course the world famous Taiwan KOM route when you take part in the Spring Road to Taiwan KOM. We will experience the local Amis Aboriginal culture, try the local cuisine and ride around the largest lake in east Taiwan.
All in all this tour offers a great opportunity to see first hand why Taiwan is one of the world’s premier cycling destinations and to truly get a taste of the wonderfully abundant nature of the island.
COST: $2560 US per person ($450 single room supplement)
RIDE DATA :
Days Cycling: 6
Distance: 470km
Daily Average: 78km
PRICE includes:
Airport Pick Up / Drop Off
6 Nights Hotel
7 Days Breakfast & 3 Evening Meals
ENTRY for Road to Taiwan KOM Spring
Van Support
Transport from Hualien to Taipei
ITINERARY:
DAY 1 / OFFICIAL GREETING & LIGHT RIDE
TBC
Hotel Location: Taipei
Ride Distance: Elevation: 40-50 km / 200m
Grading: Easy
Meeting Point: Hotel Lobby 12pm
Post Ride: Welcome Dinner
Ride Info: Arrival Day and an easy leg-opener ride along the bike path with a stop at the oldest traditional neighbourhood in the city, and also to a local bike shop, then out for our welcome meal.
DAY 2 / YANGMINGSHAN
TBC
Hotel Location: Taipei
Distance: Elevation: 106km / 2024m
Estimated Duration: 5-6 hours
Route: Taipei Hotel - Yangmingshan National Park - Taipei Hotel
Grading: Challenging
Meeting Point: Departure: Hotel Lobby 8am
Post-Ride: Free Time
Ride Info: Yangmingshan remains largely undiscovered by visiting cyclists heading to Taroko Gorge and the Taiwan KOM Challenge but it offers some of the best cycling on the island. This ride provides a great introduction to the delights of cycling in Taiwan: lush jungle, well-paved roads, light traffic, great views on the way up and awesome descents on the way back.
DAY 3 / TAIPEI - YILAN
TBC
Hotel Location: Yilan
Distance: Elevation: 84 km / 1410 m / 4.5 hours with stops
Route: Taipei - Pingxi - Yilan
Grading: Moderate: Challenging
Meeting Point: Departure: Hotel Lobby 8:00am
Post-Ride: Free Time
Ride Info: The route begins just outside the city and begins to rise almost immediately. We then descend to a scenic riverside and then up again, climbing towards Route 9. From here it’s straight all the way to Yilan, past tea fields and through small towns.
DAY 4 / TAROKO GATE & GORGE
TBC
Hotel Location: Hualien
Distance: Elevation: 60km / 1500m (pls note: Strava map shows incorrect elevation, it is 1500m not 3000m).
Estimated Duration: 5 hours inc. lunch stop
Route: Taroko Gorge
Grading: Easy / Careful on the descent
Meeting Point: Departure Time: Hotel Lobby 7:30am
Post-Ride: Dinner at an Aboriginal restaurant
Ride Info: We will transfer by van to Taroko Gorge and then ride up the KOM route, and descend afterwards. Enjoy the spectacular views of Taroko Gorge as you coast down the mountain to Taroko Gate, the entrance to the Gorge. This ride will familiarise you with the start of the climb and allow you to really take in the wonder of the Gorge. Those who wish to can ride along the beach road to the hotel afterwards, another 20km.
DAY 5 / HUALIEN - LIYU LAKE - HUALIEN / Or OFF
TBC
Hotel Location: Hualien
Distance: Elevation: 62 km / 614m / 3.5 hours
Route: Hualien - Liyu Tan - Hualien
Grading: Easy
Meeting Point: Departure Time: Hotel Lobby 8am
Post-Ride: Free Time
Ride Info: For those who want to ride, 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 an option, in preparation for the following day’s KOM event.
DAY 6 / The TAIWAN KOM CHALLENGE
TBC
Hotel Location: Taipei
Distance: 85 km (+20km for neutral zone)
Elevation: 3275 m
Estimated Duration: 5-9 hrs
Grading: Challenging / Hard (last 8km)
Meeting Point: Departure Time: Hualien hotel lobby 5am
Ride Info: 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! We then drive to Taipei to check in and have out celebratory dinner.
DAY 7 / DEPARTURE DAY
TBC
Info: The last day of the tour, where we will arrange transport to the airport. Please inform us of your departure times and flight numbers. For anyone thinking to stay on a few days in Taiwan, please let us know and we will assist you in any way we can.
