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"In pro cycling there are about 2.5-to-3 unofficial Sprinters' World Championships annually at Scheldiprijs, of old Paris-Tours, and of course on the Champs-Elysees on the last stage of the Tour. There is that 100km Taiwan KOM Challenge that makes a good case to be the unofficial Hill Climb Worlds. Over the course of this podcast and others unofficial Raincoat World Championships have been highlighted. But today, it is time to discuss in depth, what has been the unofficial Descenders' World Championships since at least 1992 with Sean Kelly's archetypal descent to victory, down the Poggio at the end of Milano-Sanremo, the first Monument of the year."
What a great challenge! He did the Taiwan KOM hardest part the last 5 K twice. Enjoyed the tasty herb tea at the top of the mountain! An unforgettable journey going back down the mountain! He lived his dream when biking through Taroko Gorge. Cycling in Taiwan is a unique experience! Powered by Firstory Hosting
一天之內挑戰KOM天堂路兩次,超人超挑戰 哎呀呀!脫下我的腳踏車鞋,牽車往上走 臺灣最美麗的風景/台灣善心人,救David一命,送吃送喝還送他去搭接駁車 坎坷下山路,搖啊搖,晃啊晃,腳踏車好手,一起來暈車 你吐我吐,大家一起抓吐,吐到脫水 ,急診室鮮經驗 騎車穿越太魯閣峽谷,活在夢想當中 2019春季挑戰賽,地震來搗蛋,挑戰不成變摔車,再訪急診室 到台灣騎腳踏車--就是挑戰 David感謝所有曾經在台灣協助過他的人 期待早日再訪台灣騎鐵馬… Powered by Firstory Hosting
Rise from the sea level to a breathtaking 3257m mountain summit. What is the Taiwan KOM challenge? Is the Taiwan KOM Challenge the toughest hill climb challenge in the world? This event attracts international cyclists to attend the Taiwan KOM Challenge. “One of the coolest parts is being in the race with some of the best cyclists in the world.” Powered by Firstory Hosting
聽眾回饋;停電讓人熱得活不下去 太魯閣之行,讚嘆台灣特殊的地理風景,期待未來能到此騎鐵馬 挑戰賽 Challenge甚麼? 臺灣自行車登山王挑戰是世界上【最艱難】的挑戰? 第一次參賽後就決定再也不來了,是甚麼原因,又讓人再次回頭? 挑戰賽,名符其實,處處都是【挑戰】… 從美國到台灣,最後到終點-武嶺,隨時都要面對【挑戰】 秋季賽,Pro級的經驗讓國際騎士感受深刻,讓人去了還想在去 登上武嶺,另一個挑戰是【下山】,下錯路,如何下山? Powered by Firstory Hosting
Jack Thompson rides more in a week than most cyclists will do in a year. In fact, with the nickname "Ultra Cyclist", Jack holds the Guinness Book of World Records title of most distanced ridden in one week at 3500km! That's just the tip of the iceberg for Jack. Another unfathomable feat is that he's done three KOMs in three consecutive days in three different countries or the Taiwan KOM Challenge, four consecutive times in a row. But Jack is far more than just an ultra distance bike rider. His battle with mental health issues has sent him to a drug addiction and rehab and it has forced him onto his bike. Jack is chock full of stories and this conversation helps get the notion across that #itsoknottobeok. Follow Jack on instagram at www.instagram.com/jackultracyclist And be sure to check out his recent video documenting his Guinness record setting ride.
In this special episode of #RideGiant The Podcast we sat down with Luis Berrios who competed in the 2019 Taiwan KOM Challenge on his TCR Advanced Pro 1 Disc. Hear all about his experience during the race in this motivating interview.Let us know you're listening by using #RideGiantThePodcast on social media!
In this episode, we look back at some big rides of the past year. In September, to prepare for the road world championships, Rob Britton went on a nine-day bikepacking trip with two friends. He had this idea earlier in the year and got advice from a rider whose big rides are legendary: Svein Tuft. Both Britton and Tuft discuss the joys and training benefits of going for fully loaded, long rides. Social media editor Dan Walker and editor Matthew Pioro try to cover their top-five moments in cycling for 2018 in five minutes. Coach Peter Glassford of the Consummate Athlete podcast offers advice for making it through the holidays without totally zapping your fitness and without forgoing a nice glass of scotch. Finally, regular contributor to Canadian Cycling Magazine Melanie Chambers got a last-minute invitation to the Taiwan KOM Challenge this past October. In a short documentary, follow Chambers up 3,275 m in 105 km after only three-weeks of preparation. Chambers was against the clock. She wanted to finish in less than the six-and-a-half hours to earn a finisher’s medal. Artwork by Maxine Gravina This episode features music by Chris Zabriskie, licensed through CC 4.0. Rate us on iTunes, Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts. Send in your ideas for Full Send/No Send or your questions for coach Peter Glassford to podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks the Ontario Media Development Corp. for its support.
In the November episode of The Cycling Podcast Féminin Richard Moore, Orla Chennaoui and Rose Manley discuss the latest events in women's cycling. There's an interview with Lucy Kennedy of Australia and Mitchelton-Scott at the recent Taiwan KOM Challenge, which she won, and we hear from French rider Audrey Cordon-Ragot on her move from Wiggle-High5 to Trek-Segafredo. Rachel McKinnon recently became the first trans woman to win a world cycling title, taking gold in the sprint in the 35-44 age group at the UCI Masters Championships. We discuss the possible implications for women's sport and speak to Madeleine Pape, a former runner turned academic and an authority on efforts by sports bodies at gender verification, including setting levels of testosterone for female athletes. "Gender verification," she has said, "whether it relies on genetics, DNA, hormones, or gonads, is destined to fail." There's also an interview with Isabel Best, author of a new book, Queens of Pain: Legends and Rebels of Cycling. The Cycling Podcast Féminin is supported by Rapha, Skoda and Science in Sport. **The Cycling Podcast Live shows** Tickets are available for our live show at St David's Hall in Cardiff on November 27. To join Richard, Lionel and Orla, go to the [Live Events page](https://thecyclingpodcast.com/live-events) on our website to buy tickets. **Become a Friend of the Podcast** Become a Friend of The Cycling Podcast and get access to our library of feature-length special episodes. Recent highlights include the #NoGoTour with Conor Dunne and Larry Warbasse and an extended interview with Louison Bobet. Go to the [Friends of the Podcast](https://thecyclingpodcast.com/friends) page. **Thank you to our sponsors** Check out Rapha's Commuter Jacket on the [Rapha website.](https://rapha.cc) **Discount code: ** Listeners to The Cycling Podcast can get 25% off their Science In Sport energy products by going to the [Science in Sport website](https://scienceinsport.com) and entering the code SISCP25 on checkout. **Episode sponsor** Thank you to our episode sponsors, The Economist. Text BIKES to 78070 for a free print copy of The Economist. **Get in touch** We love hearing from our listeners. Send your questions and comments to us by email contact@thecyclingpodcast.com Find us on Facebook, Instagram or send us a tweet @cycling_podcast
This is the Taiwan KOM Challenge, 105 kilometers and nearly 11,000 feet up into the heart of Taiwan. Sea level to the top of the world in one go. A brutal, seemingly Sysiphean symphony that builds over 90 kilometers to a crescendo in the final ten, where pitches over 20% stretch on forever and no gear feels quite low enough. It is one of the most spectacular rides in the world. One of the hardest, too. One of the best. Sign up for a chance to win $700 worth of Scott gear: www.scott-sports.com/velonews
This is the Taiwan KOM Challenge, 105 kilometers and nearly 11,000 feet up into the heart of Taiwan. Sea level to the top of the world in one go. A brutal, seemingly Sysiphean symphony that builds over 90 kilometers to a crescendo in the final ten, where pitches over 20% stretch on forever and no gear feels quite low enough. It is one of the most spectacular rides in the world. One of the hardest, too. One of the best. Sign up for a chance to win $700 worth of Scott gear: www.scott-sports.com/velonews