Taiwan Wuling KOM Cycling Guide: Sub-3:30 Pacing, 15% Steep Slopes & Altitude

Ascending Taiwan’s Wuling KOM (3,275m) demands strict physiological power management across 53km of continuous climbing.

Derating target power by 15% above 2,500m elevation accounts for hypoxic ventilatory constraints, preventing premature glycogen depletion on the final Kunyang 15% gradient.

Section III: Bassett High-Altitude Power Derating Formula

At 3,275m altitude, effective aerobic FTP drops by 20% due to hypoxic ambient pressure, requiring strict wattage adjustment.