IRONMAN 70.3 · DaliVerified
IRONMAN 70.3 · Dali: 90 km bike leg, 183 m of climbing. Elevation profile, what the terrain asks of you, the weather this race day usually brings, and how to pace this course.
Course intel
Flat loop around Erhai Lake at close to 2000 m elevation. Your power ceiling on the plateau is a step below sea level, so lower your target watts before you start; September in Dali is cool.
Source: Compiled from the official route and public race information · every course rechecked before launch
The terrain on this course
- Flat (±1.2%) makes up 88%
- No significant climbing: what matters is handling the wind and holding your power steady
Speed score
This course sits above 1900 m, where your power ceiling drops below sea level: start target watts 5–8% lower, correct by breathing and feel, and do not force sea-level numbers.
Historical race-day weather (around 09-13): 18.5°C · Wind 1.3 m/s
0 to 100, and the higher it is the easier it is to post a good time. Points come off for terrain, for corners, and for the heat and wind this race has actually had over the last five years at the same time of year. Full explanation in the article “How the course score works”.