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IRONMAN France Nice 2026: Mediterranean Heat, Mountain Bike, Promenade Finish
Five days from IRONMAN France Nice — the 226km Mediterranean triathlon that climbs into the Côte d'Azur backcountry on the bike and finishes on the Promenade des Anglais. A race preview, the contender field, and what the heat means for the run.
By ZealZag TeamThompson and Slater Win the Tropical North: Two Maiden Ironman Titles at Cairns 2026
Perth's Nick Thompson rode away from the field inside the first 20 kilometres of the bike and never let it back. Penny Slater turned an 11-minute deficit into a dominant women's victory. Both won their first Ironman on June 14 in Cairns.
By ZealZag TeamYour First Ironman Race Week: What Check-In, Bike Racking, and Race Morning Actually Look Like
An Ironman race week has a specific administrative structure that no amount of training prepares you for. Check-in timelines, bike racking protocols, transition bag systems, and race morning logistics are learnable in advance — and knowing them in advance means you spend your final pre-race hours managing energy rather than managing confusion.
By ZealZag TeamBuilding Heat Tolerance for Long-Course Triathlon: What the Adaptation Actually Involves
Hot-weather long-course triathlon — Ironman Kona, T100 Singapore, Ironman Frankfurt in June — demands preparation beyond generic fitness. Heat acclimatisation is a specific physiological process with a known timeline and trainable methods. Here is what it actually does and how to build it.
By ZealZag TeamChallenge Roth: What to Know Before You Enter the World's Fastest Long-Course Triathlon
Challenge Roth runs through a small Bavarian town with roughly 250,000 spectators lining a course that has produced some of the fastest long-course times in the sport's history. The lottery fills in hours. Here is what the race actually delivers and whether the trip is worth building your season around.
By ZealZag Team