96武嶺 takes place on Mon, Sep 7, 2026 in Puli, Taiwan. The main route is 53 km.
- Date
- Mon, Sep 7, 2026
- Start
- Puli 🇹🇼
- Distance
- 53 km
- Climbing
- 2,800 m
- Level
- Open to all
A challenging 53 km road cycling climb starting from the Geocentric Monument in Puli and finishing at Wuling Parking Lot at an elevation of 3,275 meters with approximately 2,800 meters of total elevation gain.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
This 53 km continuous climb demands sustained power output and exceptional climbing efficiency to manage 2,800 meters of elevation gain up to 3,275 meters.
Sustained Climbing
The route features 2,800 meters of elevation gain over just 53 kilometers, requiring riders to maintain a steady upward effort for hours without significant flat recovery sections.
Altitude Management
Finishing at 3,275 meters at the Wuling Parking Lot exposes athletes to high-altitude conditions, which reduce aerobic capacity and require careful pacing to avoid premature fatigue.
Climbing Efficiency
The steep and continuous nature of the ascent demands high W/kg output and a consistent cadence to manage the persistent grade efficiently from Puli.
Given a likely duration exceeding 2.5 hours, athletes should target 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy reserves during the continuous climb.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
3:45–4:30
Peak-week training
6–8 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
Your road to race day
Race day at 96武嶺 is 3 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Taper2 weeks · Aug 18, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
02Race week1 week · Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 7, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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