Ironman in Nice
We received last year a guest who took part in the Ironman in Nice, accompanied by his wife. We learnt then many things about this event whose cycling race passes near our guesthouse (between Vence and Tourrettes sur loup, 5 kms of the bed and breakfast). We share with you about it today.
The event is a triathlon in which athletes pass through three disciplines: swimming, biking and running. The races are long and athletes must show great endurance to complete the Ironman in less than 16 hours.
The race brings together professionals and amateurs, men and women, youngs and olders, who have to swim 3.8 km in two loops on the beach “du centennaire” in Nice, to 180 km bike climbing on a vertical drop of 2000m circuit in the hinterland of Nice, and a flat run of marathon 42,219kms of 4 loops on the promenade des Anglais.
Spectators can support and cheer athletes throughout these courses.
This year Ironman in France Nicew will be reported, and published on April 30th 2020
Pictures credit Getty Images / IRONMAN