Sun Moon Lake to host Tour de France challenge｜Taiwan News

This year’s Tour de France Challenge, known as L’Étape is coming to Taiwan. More specifically, to Sun Moon Lake in late November. The breathtaking location has previously been named one of the world’s Top 10 for cyclists by CNN, and participants from 25 countries are set to join the race.

Pro cyclists zoom along the winding mountain roads of Nantou. The biggest bike race in the world is holding a challenge event at Sun Moon Lake, and securing the hosting rights was not easy. Besides the beautiful landscape, the path must have both flat and hilly sections.

Chiang Yi-ling
Marketing company representative
The CNN picked Sun Moon Lake as one of the Top 10 best cycle paths in the world. The event won’t just be promoted nationally. The Tour de France’s official website will also list out all the relevant information and they will help promote the race. So I think it’s a major step forward to promoting cycling in Taiwan, on the international stage, be it for sport or for tourism.

The 33rd stop of the challenge tour is expected to attract cyclists from 25 countries to Taiwan. The Sun Moon Lake race path has been certified by the Tour de France. That means it will be listed on its official website in the long term, encouraging bike enthusiasts from all over the world to explore the stunning beauty of Formosa. The Tourism Administration has launched promotions related to the race in hopes of boosting tourist numbers.

Chen Shih-kai
Transport minister
There are a lot of positives for international tourists who come to Taiwan. But the most important is that they get to experience the beauty of Taiwan. So we’re focusing on promoting this aspect.

L’Étape Sun Moon Lake will take place on Nov. 30, with two options: a 104km route called The Race, and a 29km route called The Ride.

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