IRONMAN 70.3 EAST LONDON

Located in Buffalo City, East London is a gateway to the popular Eastern Cape tourist routes, the Sunshine Coast and Wild Coast.
Road closures will allow the athletes to safely navigate the course while enjoying the inherent beauty of the landscape. There are 65 qualifying slots for the 2020 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Taupō, New Zealand up for grabs.

START DATE:

26-01-2020

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OVERVIEW

This tour is ideal for South Africans or athletes that have time constraints. Arrive on the Friday and fly out on the Sunday after your race or Arrive on the Saturday and fly out on the Monday

East London is a gateway to the popular Eastern Cape tourist routes, the Sunshine Coast and Wild Coast.

The area offers miles of beachfront and rich cultural history for tourists to enjoy. Visitors should check out the 200,000 fossilized footprints of man found in Nahoon’s Bat Cave or the world’s only dodo egg at the East London Museum. Amongst the multitude of sights to see, visitors may want to explore South Africa’s wildlife.

Athletes will begin their day with a 1.2-mile ocean swim in East London’s Orient Beach. Protected by the breakwaters of East London’s harbor, athletes can expect generally calm and warm waters.

The rolling hills of the 56-mile bike course will be a challenge. Road closures will allow the athletes to safely navigate the course while enjoying the inherent beauty of the landscape.

A 13.1-mile, flat run will consist of two-loops with spectacular ocean views. Finishers will be greeted in true style with African dancers, music and spectators.

There is 65 qualifying slots for the 2020 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Taupō, New Zealand up for grabs.

3 DAY IRONMAN 70.3 DURBAN

  • First Day
  • Second Day
  • Third day

DAY 1

ARRIVAL

We will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your hotel.

SWIM TRAINING

This morning we meet for swim training. Location to be confirmed. Afterwards you will be greeted with coffee and cold drinks.

BIKE AND BAG CHECK IN

You will check in your bikes and bags at between 14:00-17:00. Please meet your tour leader at the front of your hotel where he will walk with you to transition area.

RACE BRIEFING

Athletes attend the official race briefing at the Orient Theatre. Briefing starts at 17:15

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ACCOMODATION

2 - Nights

TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS

- Airport Transfers

- Meet & Greet at the Airport

BREAKFAST & COFFEE

- Celebration Breakfast

- Luau

- Q&A Coffee with Dave Scott

BIKE SUPPORT

Access to Mechanic

GUIDED TOUR

- Guided by Ironman Champion Luke Bell

- Swim, Ride & Run the full courses

MERCHANDISE

Course completion awards & merchandise

4 DAY IRONMAN 70.3 DURBAN

  • First Day
  • Second Day
  • Third day
  • Fourth day

DAY 1:

ARRIVAL

We will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your hotel.

TOUR PACKET COLLECTION

Guest will have the option to collect their tour package from the tour operator at the hotel.

EXPO AND RACE REGISTRATION

Today you will have the opportunity to go to the expo where you will be able to register and check out the exhibitors.
Registration at Garden Court Hotel: 09:00-18:00
Expo in Premier Hotel ICC: 09:00 – 18:00

BIKE COURSE ORIENTATION

At 15:00 the bus will collect the athletes from the hotel and we will head out on the bike route. The round trip should take approximately 2 hours to complete.

During the bike course orientation, the tour operator will explain T1 and T2 entry and exit, point out the climbs and explain the effect of the wind and road surface.

Once the bike route familiarisation is complete, the bus will drop the athletes off at their hotel to get ready for race briefing.

RACE BRIEFING

Athletes attend the official race briefing at the Orient Theatre. Briefing starts at 18:00

WELCOME DINNER

Enjoy a welcome dinner with world class speakers

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ACCOMODATION

3 - Nights

BIKE SUPPORT

Access to Mechanic 

BREAKFAST &  DINNER

- RacePace Welcome Dinner

- Daily Breakfast

TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS

- All Airport Transfers

- Meet & Greet at Airport

SERVICES

Access to massage (As Add-on)

MERCHANDISE

Tour Gifts & Merchandise

5 DAY IRONMAN 70.3 DURBAN

  • First Day
  • Second Day
  • Third day
  • Fourth day
  • Fifth day

DAY 5:

AIRPORT DEPARTURES

Our guests will return to Durban, King Shaka International airport for various departure times.

Or extend your stay and explore the magic of the area…

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ACCOMODATION

4 - Nights

BIKE SUPPORT

Access to Mechanic

BREAKFAST & WELCOME DINNER

- RacePace Welcome Dinner

- Daily Breakfast

TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS

- All Airport Transfers

- Meet & Greet at Airport

Services

Access to massage (As Add-on)

MERCHANDISE

Tour Gifts & Merchandise

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