Sunday, June 14, 2026 · Tours, France
102 days until race day
IRONMAN Tours Metropole - Loire Valley takes place in Tours, France as an full-distance IRONMAN race. Athletes face a river swim, followed by a flat bike course suited for time-trialing and a flat run leg built for consistent pacing.
River
3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Flat
180 km / 112 mi
Flat
42.2 km / 26.2 mi
Practice swimming in moving water and work on adjusting your stroke for river currents.
Dial in your aero position and practice holding steady power output, since this flat course rewards consistent effort.
Focus on negative-split long runs on flat courses to build the discipline needed for steady pacing off the bike.
Nail your nutrition by testing your exact race-day plan during long brick sessions — what works at hour one may not work at hour eight.
Transition's AI coach builds a training plan specifically adapted for this course. Your plan accounts for the river swim conditions, the flat bike terrain, and the flat run profile — so you show up on race day fully prepared.
Your plan adjusts weekly based on your progress, recovery, and schedule changes.
Workouts target the exact demands of this course's swim, bike, and run profiles.
Nutrition rehearsal, taper optimization, and pacing strategy built into your plan.
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Carlos Rebelo — Triathlete
Our AI-powered ironman plan adapts to your fitness, schedule, and this specific course. Start training smarter today.
View IRONMAN PlanTraining for IRONMAN Tours Metropole - Loire Valley requires a structured plan that addresses the specific course demands: a river swim, flat bike, and flat run. Transition's AI coach builds a personalized plan that adapts to your fitness level and progressively prepares you for these exact conditions.
IRONMAN Tours Metropole - Loire Valley takes place in Tours, France as an full-distance IRONMAN race. Athletes face a river swim, followed by a flat bike course suited for time-trialing and a flat run leg built for consistent pacing. The race takes place in Tours, France and attracts athletes from around the world.
Most athletes need 24-30 weeks of dedicated training for a full IRONMAN. This allows sufficient time for base building, race-specific preparation, and a proper taper. Transition's AI coach can create a plan that fits your timeline and current fitness.
