Taiwan KOM

Notorious among professional and amateur riders alike, the Taiwan KOM has quickly become a mecca for climbers since its inaugural race in 2012. Held every year around November, it sees hundreds of cyclists attempt to ride one of the longest climbs in the world, ascending more than 3,000 metres in just 100km. It is rare in road cycling as an event that sees elite, WorldTour riders set off under the same starting gun as any amateur attempting the feat. Won in 2017 by Vincenzo Nibali, it will be a major test for even the best climbers on the team.