Athletes · 8 min read
Ironman Nice race week: the logistics nobody tells you
Where to stay, how to recon the bike course and where to eat the night before.
Stay within walking distance of transition
The transition zone sits on the Promenade des Anglais. Book a hotel between the Negresco and the Old Town, with a lift big enough for a bike box.
Recon the climb, not the descent
The Col de l'Ecre is long and steady. Ride it once early in the week, then rest. The technical descent back to Nice is best learned by car.
Swim practice
Morning swims at Castel Plage are calm and well supervised. Expect pebbles: bring sandals for the exit.
Our concierge note
Book your pre-race pasta dinner for 6:30pm. By 8pm on race eve, every Italian restaurant in Nice is full of nervous athletes.
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