Earlier this year ROUVY officially entered a long-term partnership with IRONMAN, offering athletes a unique opportunity to train on the exact roads they’ll race. The one loop, 180km course features 2500m of elevation gain with a maximum gradient of 20%. Regarded as one of the most beautiful, yet demanding routes on the IRONMAN circuit, the picturesque course takes you through the charming villages on the Parc Naturel des Pré-Alpes d’Azur before returning to the city of Nice on the French Riviera.
With the support of ROUVY’s cutting-edge technology and on-site team, the IRONMAN World Championship Course was captured during this year’s IRONMAN France. The virtual route reflects the real event in detail, including official timing mat placements, aid stations, and penalty zones. Offering athletes an in-depth preview of race day. For those who want to experience the course without tackling the full distance, a shorter option is also available. This version features the complete ascent of the iconic Col de Vence, starting right from the Promenade des Anglais.
The latest feature now available on the ROUVY app is the exclusive Sam Long “Climbing” Threshold Session, designed by the U.S professional triathlete himself. The one hour workout will target threshold intervals to help prepare the body and mind, perfect for tackling the elevation and demands of the Nice course.
"The Nice course is as beautiful as it is tough,” says Sam Long, ROUVY athlete. “For me, being able to train on it virtually with ROUVY has been a game-changer, helping me fine-tune my preparations for race day. But it’s also a superb route not only for triathletes racing in Nice but for anyone who loves a challenging, scenic ride. It’s the ultimate recce tool and it has got me even more hyped for the World Championships.”
The IRONMAN World Championship Nice route and Sam Long Climbing Workout is available now on the ROUVY app https://rouvy.com/ironman
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About ROUVY
ROUVY is the indoor cycling app that lets you ride real routes around the world.
Combining sport and technology, ROUVY is the leader in indoor cycling reality, offering an immersive and realistic riding experience with thousands of routes to choose from. It helps cyclists to train, explore new locations, and stay motivated all year round. ROUVY offers a wide variety of terrains filmed on high-quality video. There's a full programme of events including challenges, group rides, workouts and training plans to suit every age and ability.
With its focus on realism, ROUVY is the proud partner of sporting organizations including IRONMAN, LifeTime Grand Prix, Lidl-Trek and Visma | Lease-a-Bike. ROUVY is part of The ROUVY Group which includes the ROUVY, FulGaz and BKOOL platforms.