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Ironman Arizona - Bike Course

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Bike: 112 miles

The bike course is a 3 loop course, fairly flat with one climb per lap. The bike course is surprisingly challenging thanks to the many on the course that goes through the city of Tempe and in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community located Northeast of the city.

Elevation Total(ft)
Total Elevation 4,244
Elevation Gain 2,117
Elevation Loss 2,128
Start Elevation 1,153
Finish Elevation 1,143
Min. Elevation 1,141
Max. Elevation 1,523
Grade Average % Maximum %
Overall Grade 0.0  
Ascent 0.8% 8.4%
Descent -0.7% -7.3%
Distance Distribution miles % of total
Distance 112 100%
Ascent 5.17 4.6%
Descent 5.74 5.1%
Flats 101.25 90.3%

Aid Stations: approximately every 10 miles, serving:

  • Gatorade Endurance Formula (orange)
  • Water
  • PowerBar Gels
  • PowerBars
  • Oranges
  • Bananas