The Full Distance Triathlon France begins with a two-loop 3.8 km (2.4 mile) swim at the Plage des Ponchettes in front of the Quai des Etats-Unis, with water temperatures averaging 75°F (24°C). The challenging one-loop 180.2 km (112 mile) bike course takes athletes through the stunning hinterland of Nice and the Parc Naturel des PréAlpes d’Azur. The course includes the hill of Pugets, featuring a 9 km climb at an average slope of 3.3%, with segments between 10% and 15%. At kilometer 26, ...