There is little more that need be said about the Taiwan KOM Challenge. You probably already know that it is 100 kilometers of climbing, that it rises to 3,275 meters, and that roughly 400 people take on the challenge each year. There are, however, things that must be said about the experience.

The fifth edition of the Taiwan KOM Challenge left the coastal town of Hualien, Taiwan on October 29th for the leg, and lung busting ride to the Wuling summit 3,275 meters above, and brought a big dose of action along for the ride.

Rider Interview: Mark Dowling, the recently crowned National Hill Climb Champion of Ireland, is back at the Taiwan KOM Challenge for a third run at the imposing climb. PEZman at the Challenge, Matt McNamara, sat down for a quick chat the day before the event.