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The Ironman Louisville bike course is a 112 miles 2 loop course. The first 15 or so miles are pretty flat and easy. Around mile 30 is where you start the loop portion of the course. Around mile 60 is the start of loop 2 and around mile 90 is when you will start to head back to town. The loop portion between 30-90 mile is hilly "rolly" section of the course.
Ironman Louisville bike course elevation
| Elevation |
Total(ft) |
| Total Elevation |
16,827 |
| Elevation Gain |
8,416 |
| Elevation Loss |
8,411 |
| Start Elevation |
461 |
| Finish Elevation |
466 |
| Min. Elevation |
403 |
| Max. Elevation |
956 |
| Grade |
Average % |
Maximum % |
| Overall Grade |
0.0 |
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| Ascent |
3.4 |
23.8 |
| Descent |
-2.5 |
-14.8 |
| Distance Distribution |
miles |
% of total |
| Distance |
112 |
100% |
| Ascent |
26.88 |
23.9% |
| Descent |
29.70 |
26.4% |
| Flats |
55.90 |
49.7% |
Aid Stations: 8 aid stations. Aid stations provide:
- Gatorade Endurance Formula (orange)
- Water
- PowerBar Gels
- PowerBars
- Bananas
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