{"id":18085,"date":"2024-01-03T12:27:43","date_gmt":"2024-01-03T12:27:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crankpunk.com\/?p=18085"},"modified":"2024-01-03T12:27:43","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T12:27:43","slug":"taiwan-kom-challenge-spring-summer-7-day-cycling-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crankpunk.com\/ja\/2024\/01\/03\/taiwan-kom-challenge-spring-summer-7-day-cycling-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"TAIWAN KOM CHALLENGE SPRING &amp; SUMMER 7-DAY CYCLING TOUR"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you may or may not know, I am the founder of a cycling tour company called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taiwankomtours.com\/\">Taiwan KOM Tours<\/a>, and we are specialists in tours here in Taiwan, and specifically in designing tours centring on the Taiwan KOM Challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The KOM Challenge was originally a once a year (October) event and it started to become popular internationally around 2016, and became a &#8216;bucket-list&#8217; around then, and even more so after GCN first came out here. I know all about this side of things: I was responsible for inviting GCN out here in the first place, as part of my role as Comms Director for the event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The KOM October event became so popular that we then decided to also hold events on the exact same route, but with a longer cut-off time (9 hrs compared to 6.5), so that more people could experience the fantastic beauty and epic journey up the mountain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"702\" data-attachment-id=\"18095\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/crankpunk.com\/ja\/2024\/01\/03\/taiwan-kom-challenge-spring-summer-7-day-cycling-tour\/screenshot-2023-11-03-at-10-39-55-am\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2023-11-03-at-10.39.55-AM.png?fit=2212%2C1516&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2212,1516\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot-2023-11-03-at-10.39.55-AM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2023-11-03-at-10.39.55-AM.png?fit=1024%2C702&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2023-11-03-at-10.39.55-AM.png?resize=1024%2C702&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2023-11-03-at-10.39.55-AM.png?resize=1024%2C702&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2023-11-03-at-10.39.55-AM.png?resize=300%2C206&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2023-11-03-at-10.39.55-AM.png?resize=150%2C103&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2023-11-03-at-10.39.55-AM.png?resize=768%2C526&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2023-11-03-at-10.39.55-AM.png?resize=1536%2C1053&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2023-11-03-at-10.39.55-AM.png?resize=2048%2C1404&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2023-11-03-at-10.39.55-AM.png?resize=1200%2C822&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2023-11-03-at-10.39.55-AM.png?resize=204%2C140&amp;ssl=1 204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just before Covid hit, I set up the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taiwankomtours.com\/\">Taiwan KOM Tours<\/a> company, and we just had our very first full KOM tour last October, when we had 12 clients come out to take part. We had a great time, everyone stayed safe and rather wonderfully, everyone successfully completed the KOM! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And so, this year we will have three KOM tours: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Spring &#8216;Road to Taiwan KOM&#8217; Tour<\/strong> \/ <strong>7 days<\/strong> \/ <strong>March 6th-12th<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Summer &#8216;Road to Taiwan KOM&#8217;<\/strong> <strong>Tour<\/strong> \/ <strong>7 days<\/strong> \/ <strong>June 16th &#8211; 22nd<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Taiwan KOM Challenge Tour<\/strong> \/ <strong>8 days<\/strong> \/ <strong>October 19th &#8211; 26th<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have 4 spots to fill on the March tour, please head contact me here or through the KOM Tour website if you are interested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"18096\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/crankpunk.com\/ja\/2024\/01\/03\/taiwan-kom-challenge-spring-summer-7-day-cycling-tour\/screenshot-2023-11-03-at-10-38-56-am\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2023-11-03-at-10.38.56-AM.png?fit=1020%2C1540&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1020,1540\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot-2023-11-03-at-10.38.56-AM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2023-11-03-at-10.38.56-AM.png?fit=678%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2023-11-03-at-10.38.56-AM.png?resize=678%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2023-11-03-at-10.38.56-AM.png?resize=678%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 678w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2023-11-03-at-10.38.56-AM.png?resize=199%2C300&amp;ssl=1 199w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2023-11-03-at-10.38.56-AM.png?resize=99%2C150&amp;ssl=1 99w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2023-11-03-at-10.38.56-AM.png?resize=768%2C1160&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2023-11-03-at-10.38.56-AM.png?resize=1017%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1017w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2023-11-03-at-10.38.56-AM.png?resize=93%2C140&amp;ssl=1 93w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2023-11-03-at-10.38.56-AM.png?w=1020&amp;ssl=1 1020w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And feel free to email me also for the <strong>Summer and October tours<\/strong> too, note that if you sign up now, your <strong>registration<\/strong> will be done by us and <strong>is guaranteed<\/strong>, so no need to worry about signing up on time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OK, thanks, here&#8217;s the lowdown on the March tour! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>JOIN us for the SPRING ROAD to TAIWAN KOM TOUR!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>March 6th &#8211; 12th 2024<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>______<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Six days of AMAZING cycling from Taipei all the way to the Road to Taiwan KOM!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SPECIAL VIP tour with daily support van and airport pick up and drop off.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Highly EXPERIENCED guides to support you and take you on the best roads in the country.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>$2560 US <\/em><\/strong><em>per person\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>($450 single room supplement)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.TaiwanKOMtours.com\"><strong><em>www.TaiwanKOMtours.com<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>_______<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Taiwan KOM Tours is the only official tour provider for the Taiwan KOM Challenge.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>WHAT\u2019S INCLUDED:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SPRING ROAD to TAIWAN KOM &#8211; ENTRY GUARANTEED<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taiwan KOM Official Jersey &amp; Goodie Bag<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transport from Taoyuan Airport to \/ from hotel in Taipei<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shuttle bus to Taipei from KOM finish line on Race Day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6 nights hotel&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daily Breakfast \/ 3 Group Dinners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Van Support with Mechanic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highly Experienced Tour Leader, Guide &amp; Support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>RIDE DATA<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;: &nbsp;<em> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Days Cycling:&nbsp; &nbsp; 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Distance:&nbsp; 470km<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Daily Average: 78km<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Again, please email me or go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taiwankomtours.com\/\">Taiwan KOM Tours<\/a> to see the itineraries.\u2002Thanks! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"692\" data-attachment-id=\"18098\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/crankpunk.com\/ja\/2024\/01\/03\/taiwan-kom-challenge-spring-summer-7-day-cycling-tour\/screenshot-2023-11-03-at-9-30-30-am\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2023-11-03-at-9.30.30-AM.png?fit=2230%2C1508&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2230,1508\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot-2023-11-03-at-9.30.30-AM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2023-11-03-at-9.30.30-AM.png?fit=1024%2C692&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2023-11-03-at-9.30.30-AM.png?resize=1024%2C692&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2023-11-03-at-9.30.30-AM.png?resize=1024%2C692&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2023-11-03-at-9.30.30-AM.png?resize=300%2C203&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2023-11-03-at-9.30.30-AM.png?resize=150%2C101&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2023-11-03-at-9.30.30-AM.png?resize=768%2C519&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2023-11-03-at-9.30.30-AM.png?resize=1536%2C1039&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2023-11-03-at-9.30.30-AM.png?resize=2048%2C1385&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2023-11-03-at-9.30.30-AM.png?resize=1200%2C811&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2023-11-03-at-9.30.30-AM.png?resize=207%2C140&amp;ssl=1 207w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>All images are by Paolo Penni Martelli, of my recent October Tour.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sign up for our March Taiwan KOM Tour, also the Summer and October version &#8211; KOM Entry is GUARANTEED! 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