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 2026 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 | 558 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 | 558 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 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 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
EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF SOUTH AFRICA ON ROUVY
From Cape Point and the Table Mountain nature reserve, to the Timbavati nature reserve within the Greater Kruger National Park, South Africa has no shortage of epic cycling routes. You can ride the best that South Africa has to offer on ROUVY.
EXPLORE STUNNING ROUTES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
ROUVY boasts thousands of routes captured on-site 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 a ROUVY account today to begin riding the IRONMAN South Africa African Championship race course, and countless others.
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