World’s Best Races
- By Courtney Baird
- Published Jun 7, 2012
- Updated Jun 11, 2012 at 10:23 AM UTC
Triathlons worth the hurt
Ironman 70.3 St. Croix
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands,
May 6
With dizzying hills and hot weather, St. Croix has a reputation for being one of the most difficult races in the sport. But it’s also one of the most popular, thanks to the island’s lush vegetation and white sand beaches. Plus it’s one of the few remaining 70.3 races that offers Kona slots. Stcroixtriathlon.com
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Triathlon Alpe d’Huez
Oisans, France, July 22, 25, 26
France’s L’Alpe d’Huez Triathlon features short-course, long-course, children’s and duathlon events. Long-course racers start in the pristine waters of Lac du Verney and climb the Alpe du Grand Serre, the Col d’Ornon and 21 bends of the Alpe d’Huez. While the mountains are going to put you into the hurt locker, finish and you’ll always get to say you followed in the footsteps of Tour de France legends. Alpetriathlon.com
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TriStar Monaco
Monaco, Sept. 2
TriStar Monaco consists of a 1K swim, a 100K bike leg through the brutal hills of southern France and a 10K run. And while 100K of climbing will likely wipe you out, the bewitching charm of Monaco will make it all worth it. Lounge on the Mediterranean sand for a few days post-race and you’ll wish you never had to leave. Star-events.cc
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