IRONMAN 70.3 Indian WellsVerified
IRONMAN 70.3 Indian Wells: 91 km bike leg, 109 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
A fast flat course in the Palm Desert (109 m elevation gain). December mornings are very cold and midday is comfortable, so watch your layers early on and expect a big swing in how you feel.
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 99%
- No significant climbing: what matters is handling the wind and holding your power steady
Speed score
On a flat course the cheapest speed is in your position: holding low longer is worth more than 10 extra watts. Pick one number and ride it to the line; that is the fastest way around here.
Historical race-day weather (around 12-07): 15.9°C · Wind 1.6 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”.