Overview
Unsupported and unmarshalled, the Rapha Prestige challenges small teams to take on testing courses around the globe. The rules are simple: navigate the route and finish as a team. The Prestige Nantou offers a challenging 180km route that combines the best trails from around Puli Township that few people will have ridden all in one go. The exact route will be shared with team captains at least two days before the event but you can expect to be on the bike for around 8-9 hours. An epic day of riding awaits, so gather your team mates and sign up today. The registration deadline is 30th June 2024. Please note, teams of five must have at least one female rider.
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Cheng Wan Grand Hotel 13F
Event briefing day
At 19.30 on Friday 7/19, at least one team member needs to attend the pre-activity briefing and collect your team’s Prestige cap, Brevet card and gift.
Included
bottle water
Prestige cap
Event gifts
Hen-Gi Temple Puli
Event Day
On the day of the event on Saturday, July 20, we will open registration at 5.00 and depart in sequence at 5.30 according to the registration order.
Hen-Gi Temple Puli
Finish point
After completing the challenge, we will offer meals at the finish line to help you refuel
Included
Meals
Drink
Cheng Wan Grand Hotel
Recovery ride
If you are still in Puli the day after the event, we will also arrange a recovery ride. You are welcome to participate.
Highlights
Adventure
The pursuit of adventure is a founding principle of Prestige rides as teams are left to their own devices, plotting their own route and riding self-supported from start to finish.
Teamwork
No one is left behind on the Prestige as teams are required to start and, more importantly, stay together for the full course of the challenge.
Resiliance
The Rapha Prestige is a tough challenge with challenging courses around the world to complete. Reaching the finish is never easy, but always rewarding.
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What's included
What's Included
Prestige Cap
Prestige Brevet Card
Event related gifts
Post-event meal
What's Not Included
Accommodation
Traffic
FAQs
Are there any benefits associated with RCC membership?
Each event will reserve a part of the quota for RCC member teams, so members have a higher chance of successful registration.
Can I ride alone?
The Prestige ride is designed as a team activity of five people. This is what sets the Rapha Prestige apart from other rides. The fun is choosing your own teammates, the challenge is teamwork and riding across the finish line as a team.
Is it a loop?
Yes, it is a loop.
When will I receive the official event GPX?
The event route will be sent to your team leader 48 hours before the event day.
Which bicycle is recommended for this event?
Each Prestige event has different terrain and therefore different bikes. In this event, it is recommended to ride a road bike. If possible, try to replace the inner and outer tires with new ones, and use 25C tires or above.
What if we need to change the roster?
Please contact the organizer aHsien.yen@rapha.cc, they will be able to contact the event organizer for you; the event organizer will then update the registration record and send the event participant a cut-off form - all team members must sign and complete.
Event participation tickets are non-refundable, so please make advance payment arrangements directly with the team members.
Is it easy to park near the departure point?
There should be enough parking spaces in the area adjacent to where we start and finish.
What time does the event set off?
We will start signing in at 5am, and at 5:30, we will officially let you go in the order you signed in.
Estimated event riding time?
It all depends on how your team rides, their average speed and where they stop. But based on past experience, we recommend that you need to be prepared to spend nine hours on the bike.
If the event has neither support nor leader, what does the event registration fee cover?
Although Prestige does not follow a fixed cycle route within a closed route and does not have supply stations, each event will provide varying levels of support. This includes: route planning support, activity insurance, post-ride meals and activity caps.
The registration fee is for a team of 5 people and includes: event gifts, hats, event route cards and meals after the event.