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GET READY FOR THE 2026 IRONMAN CAIRNS RIDING ON ROUVY
Are you prepping for the 2026 IRONMAN Cairns triathlon in Australia? Experience the thrill of the race from home by riding the bike course virtually with ROUVY!
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THE IRONMAN CAIRNS BIKE LEG LIVES ON THE ROUVY INDOOR CYCLING APP
The IRONMAN Cairns bike leg features a ride along the scenic Captain Cook Highway in Queensland, Australia, stretching from Palm Cove to Port Douglas and back. You’ll face rolling hills and tight turns, with a two-lap section through the Douglas Shire adding distance and complexity. The course will be available on ROUVY soon. In the meantime, you can ride many other IRONMAN courses on the app!
Cairns - STATS AND TIPS
| The IRONMAN Cairns | |
|---|---|
| Bike course type | rolling |
| Max. grade | 10,30% |
| Min. grade | -8,40% |
| Loops | 2 |
| Distance in km to each aid station on bike course from transition: AID STATION 1 | 18km & 91 km |
| Distance in km to each aid station on bike course from transition: AID STATION 2 | 41.2km & 110.5km |
| Distance in km to each aid station on bike course from transition: AID STATION 3 | 49.6km & 123.9km |
| Distance in km to each aid station on bike course from transition: AID STATION 4 | 71.9km & 146.2km |
| Distance in km to each aid station on bike course from transition: AID STATION 5 | 160km |
| Course distance | 180 km |
| Timing mat placement 1 | 1.4km, 76.3km & 151.1km |
| Timing mat placement 2 | 19km & 93.9km |
| Timing mat placement 3 | 31.6km & 106.5km |
| Timing mat placement 4 | 35.3km & 110.2km |
| Timing mat placement 5 | 41.3km &116.2km |
| Timing mat placement 6 | 46.1km & 121.0km |
| Timing mat placement 7 | 58.6km & 133.5km |
| Timing mat placement 8 | 167km |
| Timing mat placement 9 | 175.4km |
| Timing mat placement 10 | 179.5km |
| Starting elevation | 9m |
| Finishing elevation | 7m |
| Total elevation gain | 1252m |
| Penalty locations on bike course | 57.9km, 131.1km & 180km |
| The IRONMAN Cairns | |
|---|---|
| Bike course type | rolling |
| Max. grade | 10,30% |
| Min. grade | -8,40% |
| Loops | 2 |
| Distance in km to each aid station on bike course from transition: AID STATION 1 | 18km & 91 km |
| Distance in km to each aid station on bike course from transition: AID STATION 2 | 41.2km & 110.5km |
| Distance in km to each aid station on bike course from transition: AID STATION 3 | 49.6km & 123.9km |
| Distance in km to each aid station on bike course from transition: AID STATION 4 | 71.9km & 146.2km |
| Distance in km to each aid station on bike course from transition: AID STATION 5 | 160km |
| Course distance | 180 km |
| Timing mat placement 1 | 1.4km, 76.3km & 151.1km |
| Timing mat placement 2 | 19km & 93.9km |
| Timing mat placement 3 | 31.6km & 106.5km |
| Timing mat placement 4 | 35.3km & 110.2km |
| Timing mat placement 5 | 41.3km &116.2km |
| Timing mat placement 6 | 46.1km & 121.0km |
| Timing mat placement 7 | 58.6km & 133.5km |
| Timing mat placement 8 | 167km |
| Timing mat placement 9 | 175.4km |
| Timing mat placement 10 | 179.5km |
| Starting elevation | 9m |
| Finishing elevation | 7m |
| Total elevation gain | 1252m |
| Penalty locations on bike course | 57.9km, 131.1km & 180km |
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 TriDot – the official Coaching and Training Platform of IRONMAN – to import your workouts.
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 TriDot.
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 12.42/mo
billed yearly
1 account
7 days free trial
DUO
USD 16.58/mo
billed yearly
up to 2 accounts
7 days free trial
GROUP
USD 27.42/mo
billed yearly
up to 5 accounts
7 days free trial
RIDE THE BEST OF OCEANIA ON THE ROUVY CYCLING APP
Australia and New Zealand offer some of the most exhilarating cycling you’ll find anywhere, from Victoria’s High Country, to the coastal views of Tasmania’s East Coast, to the Adelaide Hills. You can ride the best of Oceania on ROUVY any time, without leaving home.
EXPLORE STUNNING ROUTES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
ROUVY boasts more than 1,700 routes filmed on location by professional videographers in high definition. From winding coastal roads to legendary mountain climbs, explore cycling destinations at your own pace and in your own space.
Try ROUVY for free today
Create your ROUVY account today to begin riding the Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns bike course, and many other full IRONMAN courses.
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