Weekly Challenge
Each week, age group triathlete and FulGaz super user, Rob Constable invites you to join him on his weekly ‘long’ ride. Rob will be selecting from IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 routes from around the world.
You can join Rob live each week and ride along with him for a chat and some fun or do the ride at a time that suits you later in the week. Each ride will be open for one week. To find each ride head to the ‘Live Group Rides and Races’ in FulGaz and find the ride for that week, as listed below.
Group Ride Times
Every Saturday
8pm (GMT) / 9pm (CET) / 3pm (EDT) / 12pm (PDT)
Every Sunday
5am (AEST) / 7am (NZST)
This is a free series and is all about having a little bit of fun ride the full rides or just do as much as you can. You can view the leaderboard below, or post your time on Rob’s post in the Triathletes on FulGaz, Facebook Group.
Note – To be part of the Group Rides that feature in the IRONMAN Pro Series, Virtual Edition you will need to be registered for that event, under the ‘Endurance’ Series. To do that click here.
VIEW LEADERBOARDS
UPCOMING WEEKLY CHALLENGES
1. Memorial Hermann IRONMAN North American Championship Texas (20 – 26 April)
You will start your 112 mile journey by navigating part of The Woodlands, then enter into Northern Harris County. Once in Harris County, riders will navigate two loops on the Hardy Toll Road. Do not worry about the tolls; we have you covered! The majority of the course is closed to traffic and should make for a fast, flat course due to the minimal elevation.
| 112.0mi | 1617ft | 04:34:00 |
2. Intermountain Health IRONMAN 70.3 North American Championship St. George (27 – 3 May)
The spectacularly scenic bike course takes you from the City of Hurricane through rolling hills and on the signature climb into Snow Canyon State Park with a fast descent back into downtown St. George. In 2024 this bike course will play host to the Intermountain Health IRONMAN 70.3 North American Championships. This recording was taken during the 2021 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships.
| 55.6mi | 3091ft | 01:41:00 |
3. Zafiro IRONMAN 70.3 Alcúdia-Mallorca (4 – 10 May)
Fancy a beautiful course through scenic Spanish island villages and sweeping ocean views? The Balearic island of Mallorca is not only a training paradise for triathletes from around the world, but also host to one of the largest IRONMAN 70.3 events in the world, the Zafiro IRONMAN 70.3 Alcúdia-Mallorca. A fast course in magnificent sunny Mallorca, this race has been a global favourite for over a decade.
| 57.1mi | 3258ft | 02:17:00 |
4. Qatar Airways IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga (11 – 17 May)
Chattanooga, known as the Scenic City, features Lookout Mountain, the Tennessee River and endless opportunities to explore. This course brings a unique PR setting downriver 1.4 mile swim, epic rollers on the bike through the historic Chickamauga and a run through downtown Chattanooga. From leisurely adventures or epic all day exploration, there’s something for everyone. Endless adventures for all.
| 56.1mi | 1647ft | 02:11:00 |
5. IRONMAN European Championship Hamburg (18 – 24 May)
Set sail to your IRONMAN adventure. Known as “The Gate to the World” for centuries, Hamburg fascinates with its open-mindedness and diversity, elegant flair and bustling-city feeling which makes it an exciting race destination to have on one’s bucket list.
| 55mi | 820ft | 02:11:00 |
ABOUT ROB CONSTABLE
Rob Constable, a seasoned triathlete hailing from Somerset, UK, has immersed himself in the world of triathlon for over 31 years. His journey began about a decade ago with a notable achievement: securing 3rd place in his age group at Challenge Weymouth, a full-distance event later integrated into the Ironman series. This triumph at the ITU World Championships marked the genesis of a lifelong passion for Ironman and ultra-endurance sports.
By day, Robert delves into the realm of R&D systems at Mars, where he holds the position of European technical lead. This role involves spearheading software projects to elevate the company’s development within the industry. However, his evenings are dedicated to pursuits far removed from office desks.
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