Taiwan KOM Challenge

In early October, Thompson rode 3,505 kilometers in seven days. But his ride was about more than just setting a record.

Contributor Laura Fletcher snapped photos of the Taiwan KOM Challenge, the 105-kilometer mass-participant event that starts at sea level, ascends 11,000 feet, and finishes atop Mt. Wuling.

Every year the Taiwan KOM Challenge gives pro riders an opportunity to suffer alongside amateurs up an 11,000-foot climb. This year, WorldTour pro Nathan Haas and his partner, Laura Fletcher, gave us a behind-the-scenes look at the event.

The Taiwan KOM Challenge is 105km and nearly 11,000ft of climbing. But a trip to Taiwan can and should be about so much more.

The Irish hill-climbing and criterium champion finishes third in the Taiwan KOM Challenge, and now he wants a job for 2016.

Damien Monier and former champion Eri Yonamine take the top prize in one of the hardest sportives in the world.

The Taiwan KOM challenge hill climb start list features Vuelta KOM winner Omar Fraile, as well as two-time race winner John Ebsen.

The 105km race climbs from sea level to 11,072 feet and often features international professionals and top climbers.

Managing editor Chris Case describes the agony and ecstasy of taking on the incomparable Taiwan KOM Challenge.

A cold, rainy day in Taiwan sees John Ebsen win the men's race for a second time and Canadian Marg Fedyna shock the women's field

VeloNews' Chris Case travels to Taiwan and discovers some of the most stunning riding in country's mountainous jungles

Ebsen wins the 62-mile hill climb for the second straight year, this time in rain and cold temperatures

Canadian Will Routley toes the line this weekend for what is arguably the most difficult hill climb race in the world