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Race details | |
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Date | October/November |
Region | Taiwan (Qixingtan Beach -> Wuling) |
Local name(s) | 臺灣自行車登山王挑戰 (in Chinese) |
Discipline | Road |
Type | One-day race |
Organiser | Taiwan Cycling Federation |
Web site | www |
History | |
First edition | 2012 |
Editions | 12 (as of 2023) |
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The Taiwan KOM Challenge is a one-day road cycling race held annually in Taiwan. Created in 2012, the event is recognized as one of the most difficult cycling races in the world due having nearly 3500m of climbing over a 105 kilometer course.[1] Vincenzo Nibali, the 2017 winner, holds the record for the fastest time, with a time of 3:19:54. [2]
Winners
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2018 | ![]() |
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2019[9] | ![]() |
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2020[10] | ![]() |
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Women
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2013 | ![]() |
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2017 | ![]() |
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2018 | ![]() |
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2019 | ![]() |
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2020[10] | ![]() |
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2021[11] | ![]() |
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References
[edit]- ^ "Travel: Taiwan KOM Challenge". VeloNews.com. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
- ^ "Nibali ends season with victory at Taiwan KOM Challenge". cyclingnews.com. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ "Ebsen climbs 3,275m to conquer Taiwan KOM Challenge". Cyclingnews.com. 12 November 2012.
- ^ Shane Stokes (9 November 2013). "Emami triumphs at 3,275 metres altitude in Taiwan KOM Challenge". velonation.com.
- ^ a b Chris Case (15 November 2014). "Ebsen, Fedyna take Taiwan KOM Challenge titles". Velonews.com.
- ^ a b Aaron Lee (30 October 2015). "Monier, Yonamine claim Taiwan KOM Challenge crowns". VeloNews.com.
- ^ Matt McNamara (1 November 2016). "Taiwan KOM Challenge 2016". pezcyclingnews.com.
- ^ "Nibali ends season with victory at Taiwan KOM Challenge - Gallery". cyclingnews.com. 20 October 2017. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
- ^ "2019 Taiwan KOM Challenge Result - The General Classification" (PDF). taiwankom.org. 25 October 2019. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
- ^ a b "Danish cyclist wins fourth King of the Mountain Race". Taipei Times. 24 October 2020. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
- ^ a b Craig Sakamoto (30 October 2021). "VICTORIOUS FENG WINS 2021 TAIWAN KOM CHALLENGE – RESULTS". granfondodailynews.com.
- ^ a b Craig Sakamoto (29 October 2022). "KING OF THE MOUNTAIN: JOHN EBSEN WINS HIS 5TH TAIWAN KOM CHALLENGE". granfondodailynews.com.
- ^ "Pooley wins Taiwan KOM Challenge". Cyclingnews.com. 2 November 2016.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Taiwan KOM Challenge palmares at Cycling Archives