The race starts at sea level and finishes at 3,275 meters
The official 2026 Taiwan KOM Challenge covers 105 kilometers from Hualien through Taroko Gorge to Wuling Pass on Monday, November 2. The route begins at sea level, finishes at 3,275 meters, and carries approximately 3,400 meters of climbing, making pacing, sustained climbing, altitude awareness, fueling, and changing conditions central to the day.
For the rider with eight weeks and four to six hours a week, this compact Alpine-Fondo plan uses dense climbing sessions and a focused endurance anchor to prepare efficiently for 105 kilometers and approximately 3,400 meters of ascent.
INSIDE THE TIME-CRUNCHED PLAN — 4–6 HR/WK
Includes zone-tailored structured rides for your devices, built-in strength with video walkthroughs, heat protocols for when your race calls for them, peloton skills workouts, nutrition and hydration guidance, and an altitude module.
The Complete Taiwan KOM Challenge Guide — the training, the tactics, the gear and race day, explained simply and clearly: what to do, when to do it, and why it works.
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