Tour de France Women with Zwift J-100! Take the start too!
🚴♀️ Take the start too!
100 days to go until the start of the Tour de France Femmes with Zwift! The 9th and final stage will start from Praz-sur-Arly on Sunday, August 3. For the occasion, and until August 03, we're throwing down a sporting challenge worthy of the event: take on the Strava segment "LA Tonnaz court"! 💪
Whether you're a climber at heart or simply curious to test your legs on a demanding climb, this 1.35 km section at an average of over 9% is the ideal terrain for measuring yourself against the slope... and the local cycling community. 🚵♂️
Put on the cleats, fire up Strava, and show off what you've got in your calves - the clock is already ticking! ⏱️🔥
🚴 Strava segment: LA Tonnaz court (Praz-sur-Arly)
📍 Location
The "LA Tonnaz court" segment is located in Praz-sur-Arly, a commune in Haute-Savoie nestled between Megève and Flumet. This area is prized by cyclists for its alpine scenery and winding roads.
📏 Technical features
Distance: 1.35 km
Vertical rise: 125 m
Average gradient: 9.2
Minimum altitude: 986 m
Maximum altitude: 1,112 m
Climbing category: 4
With an average gradient of 9.2%, this segment offers a demanding climb over a short distance, ideal for intense efforts and hill workouts.
🏆 Overall ranking
To date, the segment has recorded 541 attempts by 258 cyclists. Here are the performances of the top 10 times.
| Ranking | Name | Speed | Power | Asc. speed | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurent Brun | 16.7 km/h | 338 W | 1 546,0 | 4:52 |
| 2 | Nicolas Curtet | 16.4 km/h | - | 1 520,0 | 4:57 |
| 3 | Romain Buissart | 15.9 km/h | - | 1 480,1 | 5:05 |
| 4 | Philippe Baudoin | 15.8 km/h | - | 1 470,5 | 5:07 |
| 5 | Greg Joly-Pottuz | 15.7 km/h | - | 1 461,0 | 5:09 |
| 6 | Nathan deniaud | 15.3 km/h | - | 1 424,1 | 5:17 |
| 7 | Loic Malardhie | 15.2 km/h | - | 1 415,2 | 5:19 |
| 8 | Gaëtan Apertet | 15.2 km/h | - | 1 410,7 | 5:20 |
| 9 | Martin Lory | 14.8 km/h | - | 1 376,3 | 5:28 |
| 10 | Alexander "Sasha" Ivakhov | 14.6 km/h | 327 W | 1 359,8 | 5:32 |
The current record is held by Laurent Brun with an impressive time of 4 minutes and 52 seconds.
🏆 Women's ranking
| Ranking | Name | Speed | Power | Ascent speed | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loana Lecomte | 12.6 km/h | 255 W | 1 166,5 | 6:27 |
| 2 | Capucine Arbez-Gindre ☀️ | 11.5 km/h | - | 1 067,2 | 7:03 |
| 3 | Emmanuelle Couval | 11.4 km/h | - | 1 054,8 | 7:08 |
| 4 | Marie Le Net | 11.2 km/h | 245 W | 1 042,6 | 7:13 |
| 5 | Socquet Manon | 9.3 km/h | 152 W | 866,5 | 8:41 |
| 6 | Florence Le Vot | 9.2 km/h | 200 W | 856,6 | 8:47 |
| 7 | 𝕄𝕒𝕣𝕚𝕖 ℍ𝕖𝕣𝕫𝕠𝕘 | 9.0 km/h | - | 836,0 | 9:00 |
| 8 | Titite Titite | 8.4 km/h | 183 W | 781,0 | 9:38 |
| 9 | Sylvie Taberlet | 8.2 km/h | - | 760,0 | 9:54 |
| 10 | Sandrine Rouge | 8.2 km/h | - | 757,4 | 9:56 |
📊 Analysis and tips
This segment is perfect for cyclists looking to improve their climbing power. The constant 9.2% gradient over 1.35 km requires precise effort management. It's advisable to warm up properly before tackling this climb and to maintain a steady cadence to avoid fatigue build-up.
🗺️ Access and environment
Praz-sur-Arly offers a magnificent setting for cycling, with well-maintained roads and panoramic views of the Alps. The "LA Tonnaz court" segment is easily accessible from the village center, making it a convenient option for local training.
To view the segment on Strava and compare your performance, go to the following link:
Happy trails and good training!