Taiwan Cycling Road Race Annual Calendar: Full-Year Event Overview and Preparation Tips

Overview of Cycling Events in Taiwan

Taiwan hosts cycling events all year round, from mountain climbs to coastal flats, and from professional-level to citizen-level races—there is something for everyone. Below is a rundown of the major events throughout the year to help you plan your training and racing schedule.

Spring Events (March–May)

Event Name	Month	Type	Distance	Difficulty
Taiwan Climbing Grand Slam – Yangmingshan	March	Hill Climb	94–188K	★★★★
Tour de Taiwan	March	Pro Road Race	Multi-day	Spectator
NeverStop Yangjin P-Series	April	Challenge	70–100K	★★★
Local Cycling Carnivals	April–May	Recreational	30–60K	★★

Spring Training Focus:

• Start increasing climbing volume from February
• Ride simulations of race routes
• Watch out for changeable spring weather

Summer Events (June–August)

Event Name	Month	Type	Distance	Difficulty
Play & Race Cycling Challenge	June	Challenge	100–350K	★★★★
Local Night Rides	June–August	Recreational	20–50K	★

Summer Training Focus:

• Adapt to riding in high heat
• Consider moving training indoors (Zwift)
• Build the foundation for key autumn events

Autumn Events (September–November)

Event Name	Month	Type	Distance	Difficulty
TIS Toplus Wuling Challenge	September	Hill Climb	55K	★★★★★
L’Étape Sun Moon Lake	October	Challenge	29–104K	★★★★
Taiwan KOM Challenge	October–November	Hill Climb	105K	★★★★★
NeverStop Wuling	October	Challenge	105K	★★★★★

Autumn is Taiwan’s golden season for racing!

• Cool weather is ideal for high-intensity racing
• Key events are concentrated, so choose wisely
• Aim for 1–2 A-priority races as your targets

Winter Events (December–February)

Event Name	Month	Type	Distance	Difficulty
Southern Regional Challenges	December	Challenge	50–100K	★★★
New Year Cycling Events	December–January	Recreational	30–50K	★
Kenting Cycling Events	January–February	Recreational	40–70K	★★

Winter Training Focus:

• Build base aerobic fitness
• Strength training
• Prepare for next spring’s events

How to Choose a Race

Based on your ability and goals:

Beginner Riders (riding < 1 year)

• Local cycling carnivals
• Recreational races of 30–60K
• Goal: enjoy the atmosphere and gain experience

Intermediate Riders (FTP > 200W)

• NeverStop series
• L’Étape Sun Moon Lake 29K Classic category
• Goal: finish and chase a personal best

Competitive Riders (FTP > 3.5 W/kg)

• Toplus Wuling
• Taiwan KOM
• Climbing Grand Slam series
• Goal: placement and breakthroughs

Annual Training Plan Recommendations

Pick 1–2 target races (A Races), and treat the others as training races (B/C Races):

1. A Race: your all-out target race—taper properly beforehand
2. B Race: important but not top priority—adjust moderately
3. C Race: treat as training—no special tapering

Registration Tips

• Popular events (KOM, Toplus, L’Étape Sun Moon Lake) usually sell out within seconds of opening
• Set an alarm and register the moment entries open
• Common registration platforms: Ibike, 96 Active, Biji
• Some events offer early-bird discounts

Race Records and Progress Tracking

We recommend keeping a personal race log:

Record Item	Description
Event Name	Include the category
Time/Placement	Finish time
Average Power	NP and IF
Body Weight	Weight on the day
Weather	Temperature, wind conditions
Notes	Reflection on strengths and weaknesses

Review this log every year, and you’ll be amazed at how much you’ve improved!

Related Reading

• Taiwan Cycling Event Calendar: Full-Year Race Schedule and Preparation Planning
• Taiwan Cycling Race Participation Guide: Everything You Need to Know from Citizen to Elite Categories
• Tour de Taiwan Complete Guide: Course Analysis and Past Champions Review
• Taiwan Climbing Grand Slam Series Fully Explained: The Rider’s Badge for Conquering Taiwan’s Highest Peaks