History
Tour de Taiwan was established by Giant Sports Foundation's founder, King Liu in 1978. The first race began in Taipei, through Western Taiwan, Southern Taiwan, Eastern Taiwan, and finally ended in Taipei.
This cycling tour championship is recognized by International Cycling Union (UCI) in 2005, and is integrated with the Taipei Cycle Show, organized by Taiwan External Trade Development Council, in 2006.
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