The ROUVY indoor cycling app has the tools you need to achieve peak IRONMAN performance.
TRAIN FOR THE IRONMAN SOUTH AFRICA AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Get ready for the full IRONMAN South Africa African Championship 2027 on the ROUVY indoor cycling app by riding the race course – plus other IRONMAN bike courses – virtually.
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RIDE THE IRONMAN SOUTH AFRICA RACE COURSE
The IRONMAN South Africa bike course in Port Elizabeth features a two-lap route through the scenic Eastern Cape. The terrain is a mix of flat and rolling, with coastal views and a few technical turns. Smart pacing and handling are key to navigating this varied landscape effectively.
SOUTH AFRICA - STATS AND TIPS
| IRONMAN SOUTH AFRICA | |
|---|---|
| Bike course type | rolling |
| Loops | 2 |
| Course distance | 180 km |
| Timing mat placement 1 | 16,9 km |
| Timing mat placement 2 | 24 km |
| Timing mat placement 3 | 76,8 km |
| Timing mat placement 4 | 83,8 km |
| Timing mat placement 5 | 136,75 km |
| Timing mat placement 6 | 143,8 km |
| Max. Grade | 4,3% |
| Min. Grade | - 5,2% |
| DISTANCE IN KM TO EACH AID STATION ON BIKE COURSE FROM TRANSITION:AID STATION 1 | 13 km |
| DISTANCE IN KM TO EACH AID STATION ON BIKE COURSE FROM TRANSITION:AID STATION 2 | 37 km |
| DISTANCE IN KM TO EACH AID STATION ON BIKE COURSE FROM TRANSITION:AID STATION 3 | 58 km |
| DISTANCE IN KM TO EACH AID STATION ON BIKE COURSE FROM TRANSITION:AID STATION 4 | 73 km |
| DISTANCE IN KM TO EACH AID STATION ON BIKE COURSE FROM TRANSITION:AID STATION 5 | 97 km |
| DISTANCE IN KM TO EACH AID STATION ON BIKE COURSE FROM TRANSITION:AID STATION 6 | 188 km |
| DISTANCE IN KM TO EACH AID STATION ON BIKE COURSE FROM TRANSITION:AID STATION 7 | 133 km |
| DISTANCE IN KM TO EACH AID STATION ON BIKE COURSE FROM TRANSITION:AID STATION 8 | 157 km |
| DISTANCE IN KM TO EACH AID STATION ON BIKE COURSE FROM TRANSITION:AID STATION 9 | 178 km |
| Starting elevation | 12 m |
| Finishing elevation | 12 m |
| Total elevation gain | 1,136 m |
| Penalty locations on bike course | T2 |
| IRONMAN SOUTH AFRICA | |
|---|---|
| Bike course type | rolling |
| Loops | 2 |
| Course distance | 180 km |
| Timing mat placement 1 | 16,9 km |
| Timing mat placement 2 | 24 km |
| Timing mat placement 3 | 76,8 km |
| Timing mat placement 4 | 83,8 km |
| Timing mat placement 5 | 136,75 km |
| Timing mat placement 6 | 143,8 km |
| Max. Grade | 4,3% |
| Min. Grade | - 5,2% |
| DISTANCE IN KM TO EACH AID STATION ON BIKE COURSE FROM TRANSITION:AID STATION 1 | 13 km |
| DISTANCE IN KM TO EACH AID STATION ON BIKE COURSE FROM TRANSITION:AID STATION 2 | 37 km |
| DISTANCE IN KM TO EACH AID STATION ON BIKE COURSE FROM TRANSITION:AID STATION 3 | 58 km |
| DISTANCE IN KM TO EACH AID STATION ON BIKE COURSE FROM TRANSITION:AID STATION 4 | 73 km |
| DISTANCE IN KM TO EACH AID STATION ON BIKE COURSE FROM TRANSITION:AID STATION 5 | 97 km |
| DISTANCE IN KM TO EACH AID STATION ON BIKE COURSE FROM TRANSITION:AID STATION 6 | 188 km |
| DISTANCE IN KM TO EACH AID STATION ON BIKE COURSE FROM TRANSITION:AID STATION 7 | 133 km |
| DISTANCE IN KM TO EACH AID STATION ON BIKE COURSE FROM TRANSITION:AID STATION 8 | 157 km |
| DISTANCE IN KM TO EACH AID STATION ON BIKE COURSE FROM TRANSITION:AID STATION 9 | 178 km |
| Starting elevation | 12 m |
| Finishing elevation | 12 m |
| Total elevation gain | 1,136 m |
| Penalty locations on bike course | T2 |
Rouvy & Ironman JOIN FORCES to help you succeed
ROUVY is proud to be the Official Digital Sports Platform of IRONMAN. Together, we empower you to hit your goals by providing tools to help you work smarter, harder, and more effectively as you prep for the ultimate race.
IT’S EASY TO IMPORT CUSTOM TRIATHLON WORKOUTS
You can seamlessly sync ROUVY with leading training platforms like Strava, Garmin Connect, Wahoo, TrainingPeaks and more. Import workouts from these and other apps in order to incorporate indoor cycling into your IRONMAN preparation.
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BENEFITS OF RIDING ON THE ROUVY INDOOR CYCLING APP
ROUVY is the ONLY place you can ride virtual IRONMAN race courses.
Easy sync with triathlon training apps like TrainingPeaks.
Import your workouts to ROUVY.
Boost your preparation with real race courses.
Full metrics and analytics, including cadence, power output, heart rate and more.
ROUVY’s flexible PRICING PLANS
Enjoy unlimited riding with a subscription. Cancel anytime. All ROUVY subscription plans begin with a free trial, then are billed at the full monthly or yearly price.Single
USD 15.00/mo
billed yearly
1 account
7 days free trial
Duo
USD 20.83/mo
billed yearly
up to 2 accounts
7 days free trial
Group
USD 41.67/mo
billed yearly
up to 5 accounts
7 days free trial
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