{"id":2862,"date":"2024-11-08T19:35:04","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T19:35:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/followfichte.com\/?p=2862"},"modified":"2025-07-07T13:16:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T13:16:13","slug":"ironman-ottawa-2025-preparations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/followfichte.com\/de\/ironman-ottawa-2025-preparations\/","title":{"rendered":"Ironman Ottawa &#8217;25: Preparations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"#videos\">Course videos<\/a> | <a href=\"#strava\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#strava\">Strava activities<\/a> | <a href=\"#maps\">RideWithGPS maps<\/a> | <a href=\"#resources\">Additional resources<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When Ironman announced that Ottawa will be hosting the next Canadian full distance triathlon I got pretty hyped \u2013 I&#8217;ve been doing this sport for over a decade now, and have participated in Ironman branded events since 2017; but having an Ironman race coming to your hometown is very exciting! Besides the fact that this is likely the cheapest opportunities for locals to participate in those rather expensive events by saving on all the travel, Ottawa is just a great place to host:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We have a very active and big outdoor community, especially when it comes to cycling and running. Ottawa has a well established triathlon scene, with many races being organized by somersault.ca every year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With Gatineau Park just outside the city, we have a unique cycling paradise that I don&#8217;t think can be compared to anywhere else: During summer, most of the days the streets are closed to cars and open to active use, which makes for an enjoyable and safe training environment for hundreds of cyclists every day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Having a major sports event taking place right in the middle of a capital city looks like fun for both, athletes and spectators. There will be some great views of downtown, Parliament Hill, the Ottawa River, Rideau Canal, Dow&#8217;s Lake. Ottawa&#8217;s main running event, the annual Ottawa Race Weekend in May, attracts tens of thousands of runners and spectators. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This page is to provide a central place for athletes to learn about Ironman Ottawa from a local. Over the next months I&#8217;ll add useful info about the course, the city, and the local triathlon community. Feel free to join the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/clubs\/1238373?oq=iron\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/clubs\/1238373?oq=iron\">Ironman Ottawa Strava Group<\/a> for frequent updates, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please leave comments if you want to know anything in particular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"videos\">Video material<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> If you want to have quick glance on the course, or even use it to train indoors during winter, here are some video files on Youtube I created when I cycled the course in late October 2024. You&#8217;ll find plenty of additional race information in those clips. The full course is also available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/members.fulgaz.com\/rideDetails\/126cb5db9f3575d55efa8259\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/members.fulgaz.com\/rideDetails\/126cb5db9f3575d55efa8259\">FulGaz cycling platform<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ironman Canada-Ottawa 2025 full bike course\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7wWclCzihis?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">Real-time video of the full bike course, with distance markers and plenty of on-screen info about the course, the city, and the community<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ironman Canada-Ottawa bike course timelapse\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PAF0d339h6A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">Timelapse video of the first bike lap (from T1 at Britannia Beach to the turnaround on Kichi Zibi Mika, at KM63)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Running a marathon in a Canadian snow storm\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/f1p5BsyAIB4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">Running a winter marathon on parts of the Ottawa Ironman bike course, along Kichi Zibi Mikan. This is how it looks here in the middle of winter!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"strava\">Strava activity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Late last year I was able to take my bike and cycled the complete bike course (which now is slightly different from what it was back in October). In July 2025 I then ran one loop of the latest run course. You&#8217;ll find my Strava activities below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Bike section<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"strava-embed-placeholder\" data-embed-type=\"activity\" data-embed-id=\"12784441905\" data-style=\"standard\"><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/strava-embeds.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Run section<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"strava-embed-placeholder\" data-embed-type=\"activity\" data-embed-id=\"15026674016\" data-style=\"standard\"><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/strava-embeds.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"maps\">RideWithGPS gpx files<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p><strong>Swim course<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The swim course will lead us on loop through Britannia Bay, a relatively shallow and protected portion of Ottawa River. Conditions range from super calm to quite choppy, depending on current and wind. Be prepared to have the sun in your face after the turnaround.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/ridewithgps.com\/embeds?type=route&amp;id=49002633&amp;metricUnits=true&amp;distanceMarkers=true&amp;showPhotos=true&amp;hideSurface=true\" style=\"width: 1px; min-width: 100%; height: 400px; border: none;\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p><strong>Bike course<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2.75 loops of the bike course start at T1 in Britannia Beach, and then loop around Ottawa&#8217;s parkways. Towards and through downtown, then along the Rideau Canal and back to Parliament Hill, followed by a long stretch towards the east. The course will likely finish at T2 on Parliament Hill.<br>The overall elevation is around 700m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/ridewithgps.com\/embeds?type=route&amp;id=48500197&amp;metricUnits=true&amp;distanceMarkers=true&amp;showPhotos=true&amp;hideSurface=true\" style=\"width: 1px; min-width: 100%; height: 400px; border: none;\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p><strong>Run course<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The final leg of the race follows along some of Ottawa&#8217;s most popular running routes. After a short loop on Parliament hill, most of the two-loop course is spent on driveways along the Rideau Canal. This will be a very flat route, with some exceptions when crossing bridges and going up and down Parliament before the first and after the second loop. Map updated on July 2025.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/ridewithgps.com\/embeds?type=route&amp;id=50011767&amp;metricUnits=true&amp;hideSurface=true\" style=\"width: 1px; min-width: 100%; height: 550px; border: none;\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"resources\">Additional links and resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Ironman resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ironman.com\/im-canada-ottawa\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ironman.com\/im-canada-ottawa\">Ironman Ottawa 2025 official page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/clubs\/1238373?oq=iron\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/clubs\/1238373?oq=iron\">Ironman Ottawa Strava Club<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/7703465776350717\/posts\/8958862607477688\/?comment_id=8965096846854264&amp;notif_id=1731074582518213&amp;notif_t=group_comment\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/7703465776350717\/posts\/8958862607477688\/?comment_id=8965096846854264&amp;notif_id=1731074582518213&amp;notif_t=group_comment\">Ironman Ottawa 2025 Registered Athletes on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>About Ottawa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ncc-ccn.gc.ca\/events\/weekend-bikedays\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ncc-ccn.gc.ca\/events\/weekend-bikedays\">NCC weekend bike days<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/open.ottawa.ca\/datasets\/ottawa::public-drinking-water-fountains\/explore?location=45.437244%2C-75.568304%2C3.05\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/open.ottawa.ca\/datasets\/ottawa::public-drinking-water-fountains\/explore?location=45.437244%2C-75.568304%2C3.05\">Public drinking water stations in Ottawa<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Community<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somersault.ca\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.somersault.ca\">Somersault race series<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.runottawa.ca\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.runottawa.ca\">Ottawa Race Weekend<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ottawabicycleclub.ca\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ottawabicycleclub.ca\">Ottawa Bicycle Club (OBC)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ottawatriathlonclub.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ottawatriathlonclub.com\">Ottawa Triathlon Club<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Course videos | Strava activities | RideWithGPS maps | Additional resources When Ironman announced that Ottawa will be hosting the next Canadian full distance triathlon I got pretty hyped \u2013 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