By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Network, reported by Li Xinyi
The “2012 Taiwan Cycling Festival” began on November 10 with the “Taiwan King of the Mountain Cycling Challenge,” which tests riders with steep climbs. The event welcomes elite cyclists from around the world who have won the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, and Vuelta a España to take on Taiwan’s internationally renowned “Taroko Gorge.” The race features a continuous 100-kilometer climb with the highest elevation gain in the world, rising from 0 to 3,275 meters—an average of 36 meters per kilometer—offering an ultra-challenging experience.
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Taiwan’s first world champion in wheelchair dancing, He Xinru, will also participate in the Formosa Cycling Tour. (Photo provided by the Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communications)
From November 10 to 18, the “Formosa 900” ride brings together 10 groups—including people with disabilities, women from the Hsinchu Science Park, and seniors over 55—to complete a 900-kilometer island-wide relay ride over nine days. The cost for nine days and eight nights of food and lodging is NT$30,000 per person. There’s also the family-friendly “Sun Moon Lake Come Bike Day” on November 11, where participants can enjoy a light ride along one of the world’s most beautiful cycling paths to take in the scenery of Sun Moon Lake. Registration is divided into a leisure ride (12 km) for NT$400 and a challenge group (30 km) for NT$600. Additionally, there are free events such as the Hualien 101K Cycling Challenge and the Northeast Coast–Yilan Leisure Cycling Tour.
2012 Taiwan Cycling Festival Events
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Events |
Dates |
Registration Period & Fees |
Special Offers |
Contact Number |
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Formosa 900 |
November 10–18 |
Now open NT$30,000 per person (9 days/8 nights, includes food and lodging)
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Subsidies for special groups and remote area teams ◎ NT$5,000 subsidy per senior participant departing from Chiayi ◎ NT$20,000 subsidy per indigenous participant departing from Taitung |
Taiwan Bicycle Exporters' Association, Ms. Wang: 02-8978-5060 |
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Taiwan King of the Mountain – Cross-Taiwan Cycling Tour |
November 9–11 |
Now until October 20 Early bird price: NT$7,800 |
(1) 3 days/2 nights, includes food and lodging, early bird price: NT$7,800 (2) Cycle through Tarako’s twin lakes and Sun Moon Lake’s mountain and sea scenery |
Bicycle Riders Association, Ms. Wang: 02-8919-3595 |
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Sun Moon Lake Come Bike Day |
11/11 |
10/8 Leisure ride (12 km): NT$400, Challenge group (30 km): NT$600 |
Free gift upon registration and entry into prize draw |
Ms. Wu, Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area Administration, 049-285-5668 ext. 1239 |
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East Coast Indigenous Slow Cycling Tour |
November 10 & November 16 |
10/15 Original price: NT$9,900 |
Participants receive a discount of NT$2,000 per person, with a discounted group fee of NT$7,900.
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Mr. Zhang, East Coast National Scenic Area Administration, 089-841-567 ext. 1605 |
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Lanyang River North-South Loop Challenge |
November 10–11 |
Registration open from now until October 21 T-shirt package: NT$350; bike shorts package: NT$1,500 |
(1) Registration gift included (2) 100K finishers’ lucky draw – Grand prize: a bicycle worth NT$20,000 |
Yilan County - Department of Commerce and Tourism, Mr. You, 03-925-1000 ext. 1872 |
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Pinglin Forest Nostalgic Railway Leisure Ride 80K Challenge |
11/18 |
Registration open from now until full / Registration fee: NT$600 |
(1) Registration gift included (2) On the event day, present proof of accommodation or attraction ticket in Yilan on November 17 to receive a participation prize – a souvenir gift |
Yilan County - Department of Commerce and Tourism, Mr. You, 03-925-1000 ext. 1872 |
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Taiwan Cycling Trail – Seven Star Lake Quest |
November 10–18 |
10/22 Free to join |
(1) Free participation (2) Lucky draw held during the “Hualien Bicycle 101K Challenge” (3) Complete the stamp collection at the “Seven Star Lake Quest” activity to receive a mystery prize and a raffle ticket |
Hualien County - Department of Tourism, Ms. Xu, 03-823-0751 |
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Taiwan Cycling Trail – Join the Ride Together |
October 27–December 15 |
10/27 Tour package fees under planning
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Bus-and-bike combo tour packages subsidized at NT$400 per person by Taitung County |
Taitung County Tourism Department, Ms. Weng, 089-324-902 |
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Ride the Northeast Corner – A Leisurely Bicycle Tour in Yilan |
November 17 & 18 |
10/17 Free to join |
(1) Free participation in the event (2) Registration grants a beautiful souvenir and free tasting of local specialties |
Northeast Coast & Yilan Coast National Scenic Area Administration, Mr. Tsai at 02-2499-1115 ext. 228 |
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Cycling Carnival 200K (Liyu Lake) |
11/17 |
10/25 Registration fee TWD 900 |
(1) Participation requires payment of the registration fee (2) Participants receive a raffle ticket for lucky draw prizes |
Huatung Valley Scenic Area Administration, Ms. Feng at 03-887-5306 ext. 662 |
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Pearl Highlights – Merchant Route Tour |
November 10 – November 18 |
10/25 Registration fee TWD 499 |
(1) 1 free ride on the Pearl Bus for every 4 passengers (2) Children under 5 ride for free (3) Participants on the Pearl Bus receive a beautiful souvenir |
Huatung Valley Scenic Area Administration, Ms. Feng at 03-887-5306 ext. 662 |
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