“The Taiwan KOM Challenge is a different style of racing to what we are used to with the race starting at sea level and then climbing to over 3000 metres. There are not many climbs like that and doing a race that is basically one big climb will be a really interesting challenge and totally different to anything I’ve done before," Yates said in an announcement from the Australian team. "Also, lining up alongside riders of all different levels from all over the world will be a unique experience. Being in Taiwan will be special for us as a team, it is the home of Giant and it will be nice to represent the brand, meet the people who work behind the scenes and also meet some of the fans out there.”
Yates will not be alone, he will be joined by teammate
Jesús David Peña who was one of the season's breakthrough climbers. “I’m really excited to be taking on this challenge, I think it is a race that suits me, I am a climber and coming from Colombia I am used to climbing at altitude," the 23-year old said in anticipation to the event which will take place on the 27th of October. "I think it is a special event and to do a race that is only uphill is something really different and exciting for me. I have a had a good season and it will be good to end it in a nice way at the Taiwan KOM Challenge.”