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FFC bike circuit no. 8: the 70.3 circuit (Half IRONMAN)
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Road cyclist Ironman - GattièresPhoto: Metropole Nice Côte d'Azur
Experienced athletes can take on the cycling course of the 2019 edition of the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships (half the distance of a full Ironman), with the ascent of the mythical col de Vence (963 m).
This route was created by Yves Cordier, a former European triathlon champion.
It offers true athletes the chance to climb the mythical Col de Vence (963 m) and to discover along lightly traveled roads the first villages of the Préalpes d'Azur Regional Natural Park. Rocky outcrops, dry heathland, valleys, forested areas, and cultivated or grazed plains alternate from the summit of Col de Vence, passing through Coursegoules, Bézaudun-les-Alpes, Bouyon, and Le Broc.
The return to the Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur opens onto Carros village, a medieval town with its lanes and castle. The old fully renovated castle houses the international center for contemporary art. At the top of the village, there is also an orientation table, at the foot of the old mill, allowing visitors to discover a grand panorama of the Var valley, the mountains, and the sea.
Author’s recommendation
Sport circuit (FFC color: red)
All outdoor activities of the Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur are on https://outdoor.nicecotedazur.org/fr
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Emergency number: 112
BASIC RULES
- Choose a circuit adapted to your physical condition, do not overestimate your abilities
- Remember to carry an identity card and a number to call in case of danger
- Respect traffic lights
- Preferentially use cycle paths when they exist
- In other words: a sign may require you to use them. If the "cycle path" sign is square: you decide. If it is round, you must use this route compulsorily.
- Respect the environment and other road users
GOOD PRACTICES FOR RIDING IN GROUPS
- Riding two abreast is allowed, but switching to single file is required:
- at dusk or in low visibility
- when a vehicle wanting to overtake signals approach
- In case of breakdown, move to the side of the road and not the roadway
- At a “Stop”, yellow light, fixed or flashing red light, make a full stop for the entire group.
- Communicate within the group using verbal and gestural language to signal obstacles or vehicles. A simple gesture or word can prevent a fall or accident.
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Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
The Lignes d’azur network offers a single fare across the Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur. Validation is mandatory each time you board the bus, whatever the ticket used. To consult all rates and routes, click here: www.lignesdazur.comGet Timetable to destination
Directions
Direction Jardin Albert 1er - Promenade des Anglais - City center
Nice is served by the A8 motorway "La Provençale", coming from Aix-en-Provence to the west and the border to the east. To reach the city center, five exits have been set up for direct access to the district of your choice:
- Exit no. 50: Promenade des Anglais
- Exit no. 51: Saint-Augustin / airport
- Exit no. 52: Saint-Isidore
- Exit no. 54: Nice north
- Exit no. 55: Nice east
Parking
Paid underground parking:
- RHUL MERIDIEN, access via rue Gustave V
- PARC AUTO DU PALAIS DE LA MEDITERRANEE, access via rue du Congrès
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Equipment
- Wear an approved helmet
- Check the condition of your tires
- Carry a repair kit in case of puncture
- Prefer at least one blinking LED light to attach to the seatpost to be seen by motorists
Before departure:
- Ensure the perfect mechanical condition of the bike, including tires and brakes
- Make sure the bike is properly adjusted to your body shape
- Wearing a helmet is highly recommended
- Carry a repair kit
- Remember that traffic laws apply to cyclists at all times
- Never ride more than two abreast and keep to a single file when traffic conditions require it
- Respect other road users as you would like them to respect you
- Choose a route adapted to your physical abilities
- Inform your contacts of your itinerary
- Check the weather conditions
- A first aid kit is not essential but can be very useful
- Stay informed and keep emergency numbers handy
- Respect the environment by not throwing food packaging on the roadside
- If you have to return at dusk, make sure you can see and be seen
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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