When Cycling Meets Big Data
No stories, just numbers. Here is the complete data analysis of the 2026 Tour de Taiwan.
Basic Data
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Total Distance | 635.26 km |
| Total Days | 5 days |
| Participating Nations | 34 countries |
| Participating Teams | 21 teams |
| Starting Riders | 177 riders |
| Finishing Riders | 103 riders (Stage 5) |
| Longest Stage | 153.71 km (Stage 5) |
| Shortest Stage | 80.6 km (Stage 1) |
Speed Data
| Stage | Distance | Average Speed | Top Sprint Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | 80.6 km | 50.43 km/h | ~65 km/h |
| Stage 2 | 123.31 km | ~44.6 km/h | — |
| Stage 3 | 146.44 km | 47+ km/h | ~63 km/h |
| Stage 4 | 131.2 km | 47.76 km/h | 71 km/h |
| Stage 5 | 153.71 km | 48.74 km/h | ~64 km/h |
Fastest Average Speed: Stage 1 Taipei (50.43 km/h) — the short distance of the criterium combined with a flat route produced the highest average speed
Top Sprint Speed: Stage 4 Pingtung (71 km/h) — Rajovic’s human cannonball
Climbing Data
| Stage | Total Elevation Gain | Route Type |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | 506 m | Flat criterium |
| Stage 2 | 1,275 m | Queen Stage (most climbing) |
| Stage 3 | 1,353 m | Rolling mixed terrain |
| Stage 4 | 286 m | Flattest |
| Stage 5 | 895 m | Gentle gradient valley |
| Total | 4,315 m | — |
4,315 meters of total elevation gain — equivalent to climbing from sea level to the summit of Yushan and then a little more (Yushan is 3,952 m above sea level).
Victory Distribution
| Rider | Stage Wins | Stages |
|---|---|---|
| Dusan Rajovic | 2 | Stage 1, Stage 4 |
| Matthew Fox | 1 | Stage 2 |
| Matys Grisel | 1 | Stage 3 |
| Paul Hennequin | 1 | Stage 5 |
Five stages, five different champions — only Rajovic won twice.
Leader’s Jersey Changes
| Jersey Color | Number of Changes | Number of Wearers |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Jersey | 4 times | 4 riders |
| Green Jersey | 3 times | 3 riders |
| Polka Dot Jersey | 2 times | 2 riders |
| Blue Jersey | 0 times | 1 rider |
The yellow jersey changed hands four times, but the blue jersey was worn by Yuma Koishi from start to finish — the most consistent presence among Asian riders.
Interesting Numbers
- 17: Number of Tour de Taiwan appearances by Chun Kai Feng
- 19: Age of the youngest participant, Wei Cheng Huang
- 40: Age of the oldest Taiwanese rider, Kun Hong Hong
- 21: Age gap between the oldest and youngest Taiwanese riders
- 15: Number of years since the Tour de Taiwan last returned to Hualien-Taitung
- 16: Consecutive years Taoyuan has hosted the race
- 6: Maximum time gap in seconds among the top five in the final general classification
- 2: Maximum points gap among the top three in the green jersey standings after Stage 4
- 127: UCI points earned by Euskaltel-Euskadi in Taiwan
- NT$190,000: Total prize pool
Taiwanese Rider Data
| Rider | Age | Best Stage Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Cheng Chang | 21 | 18th (S1) | National Team |
| Wei Cheng Huang | 19 | 39th (S3) | National Team |
| Yen I Ho | 24 | 30th (S2) | Kern Pharma |
| Chun Kai Feng | 37 | — | Utsunomiya |
| Chih Hao Tu | 28 | — | Utsunomiya |
| Ting Wei Li | 25 | 3rd in sprint (S2) | Roojai |
| Shao Hsuan Lu | 31 | — | National Team |
| Kun Hong Hong | 40 | — | National Team |
| Hsuan Yu Yeh | 21 | — | National Team |
Conclusion
Numbers don’t lie. The data from the 2026 Tour de Taiwan tells us this: it was a top-tier Asian road race defined by high speed, fierce competition, and suspense that lasted until the very end. Across the 635-kilometer route, every kilometer had a story, and every number carried meaning.
Related Reading
- If You Want to Tackle the Tour de Taiwan Route Yourself: A Five-Day Cycling Trip Planning Guide
- 2026 Tour de Taiwan Full Preview: 23 International Teams and Five Stages Analyzed
- The Art of Tour de Taiwan Route Design: How Do You Plan a 635-Kilometer Race?
- Tour de Taiwan vs. Tour de France: What Separates Taiwan’s Road Race from the World’s Highest Stage?
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