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IRONMAN World Championship Challenge on FulGaz đşđ¸
We are excited to introduce the official IRONMAN World Championship Challenge on the IRONMAN World Championship course in St. George, Utah.
We selected several virtual challenges to allow you to participate in the IRONMAN World Championship experience from home.
Upcoming challenges.
The IRONMAN Virtual Club is hosting a series of challenges to give you a taste of the event day that will be announced in the coming days. Sign up to the IRONMAN VC to find out more.
- FulGaz St George Ride Challenge – 4 x Segments with GC Leaderboard / 180km in one ride (Open from 1 – 10 May) (Ride only)
- Full 180km Bike leg – open for 10 Day IRONMAN Challenge – Open from 1 – 10 May (Commences 6 AM Utah Time) (Swim/bike/run)
- Brick Workout – Using Segment/stage 4 of Utah Course – 7th May (Opens 6 AM Utah Time) (Ride/run)
The official bike route has been broken up into four stages, so you don’t have to slog through the full 180km on one go. You can ride these in any order, just make sure that you finish BEFORE the cut-off times.
The route is a stunning journey through the deserts of Arizona, taking in views of the Red Cliffs National Conversation area. When racing, take a moment to look up and take in the stunning countryside.
This is a free event for FulGaz subscribers.
Not a member? Download the FulGaz app today and create a new account to claim your free 14-day trial — no credit card required.
The 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN World Championship, presented by Utah Sports Commission, will take place on 7 May in St. George, Utah, USA.
The route
Stage 1.
This opening 40km (25miles) is a fast-rolling sector. Bright blue desert skies and stunning countryside await!
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Thie following 61km (37miles) has a few more kickers in it, pacing yourself is super important as you roll through tiny desert towns.
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The hills will be a constant feature on this bike leg, constantly keeping you on your toes. Make sure you take on hydration and nutrition whenever it’s flat for a few miles.
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The final stretch before the run leg of this 40km (25mile) course has a few little surprises that will keep the legs awake as you roll into transition. Remember to eat and drink!
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180km LEADERBOARD
1. Download FulGaz and set up a free account
Weâre offering all new subscribers a 14-day free trial, no credit card required.
Downloading the trial gives you full access to FulGaz with no restrictions on content, or how often or how far you ride. If youâre returning to FulGaz for another go, send us a support ticket and weâll hook you up with another trial on the house.
2. Connect your devices
When you load up FulGaz and hit Get Started, youâll be greeted with a pairing screen. Here your smart bike/trainer/speed sensor will be picked up and listed. Select the devices youâd like to connect and click Letâs Ride.
Pro Tip If you canât see your devices when trying to connect, they are most likely paired with another app (RGT, Rouvy, Zwift). You will need to deselect your trainer from that appâs pairing screen, quit that app, and restart FulGaz.
3. Set your preferences, weight and slope scaling
Click the settings icon to take a moment to set your display preference (metric or imperial). For the most realistic experience, enter your weight and bike weight. There are many other settings here also; itâs best to get a feel for riding FulGaz first before adjusting these. Start at around 60% uphill to get the feel. You can adjust this in ride also.
Pro Tip If you find the hills too hard, you can adjust the Slope Scaling, this is essentially the âtrainer difficultyâ. Adjusting this wonât make you faster, but it will make hills easier!
4. Download a video and ride
We always suggest downloading the video ahead of time. For any event you must download the video. Before the event, test your set up with something from the Easy collection. These rides will give you a good âfeelâ for how FulGaz looks and interacts with your trainer or smart bike.
5. Get event-ready
Before you start your event, make sure you turn up at the start line ready.
Hereâs a quick checklist
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- Download the ride ahead of time
- If joining us on Zoom, download the app and run it on a different device.
- Stay hydrated â have at least two bottles of water available
- Have a towel and fan to help you cool down.
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To participate in this event from the comfort of your own home you will need some cycling equipment.
PRO Set-Up
- Road Bike
- Smart Trainer (e.g, Wahoo Kickr) or a smart bike.
Or
Basic Set-up
- Road Bike
- Standard Trainer (Check out some options here)
- Speed Sensor if using Standard trainer.
Connection equipment
FulGaz works on Apple TV, MacOS or an iPhone or iPad as well as Windows and Android devices. To get started you will need to download the app onto your respective device. For an amazing viewing (and riding) experience we highly recommend using an Apple TV connected to your lounge room TV or monitor.
Please note rides in âevent modeâ will force you to download the ride prior to starting. This ensures an uninterrupted riding experience so make sure you download each stage well ahead of time to avoid delays.
To find out more about the minimum specs required for your device, click here.Â
You can ride these routes in any order you like, just make sure you finish before the cutoffs.
You can ride the routes multiple times but remember FulGaz will only record your most recent attempt on the leaderboard.
We work tirelessly to provide you with the most realistic recreations of real-world bike courses available. Short of competing in a live IRONMAN event, you wonât find a better experience anywhere else. Donât believe us? Preview the bike course on FulGaz and register for the live event at https://www.ironman.com/. Weâd love to hear what you think.Â
All three routes will be available to download in February and you can ride them once they open in your timezone. The exact start times will be announced shortly.