What IRONMAN Champions Pack for Race Day in São Paulo
Luciano Taccone and Romina Palacio share their setup, nutrition, and gear choices for the 70.3 and Kona World Championship.
Ahead of IRONMAN 70.3 São Paulo, pro triathletes Luciano Taccone and Romina Palacio unpacked their race gear to reveal every technical detail. Discover their bike setup, apparel, hydration strategy, and race-day running shoe choices.
Behind the scenes before the start of IRONMAN 70.3 São Paulo, pro triathletes Luciano Taccone and Romina Palacio unpacked their bags at the hotel to showcase every piece of their technical setup. From wetsuits to on-bike carbohydrate strategies, the duo broke down the gear decisions that directly impact their performance and aerodynamics on the road and in the water.
Luciano Taccone's Setup and Gear for IRONMAN 70.3
For the swim, Luciano Taccone chooses the Zoggs Apex Ultra wetsuit, highlighting its shoulder and arm flexibility to maintain full stroke range without discomfort. On the bike, his strategy centers on aerodynamics and efficiency: a wind-tunnel-tested Specialized aero helmet, short 150 mm crankarms to open up hip angle, a new long-nosed saddle for riding forward, and tubeless tires set to 75 psi. His on-bike nutrition relies on concentrated bottles packing around 110 g of carbohydrates each, eliminating unnecessary stops, while for the run he pairs carbon-plated Fila running shoes with high-dose energy gels.
Romina Palacio's Gear and Strategy for São Paulo and Kona
With the Kona World Championship scheduled just weeks after the São Paulo race, Romina Palacio is using IRONMAN 70.3 São Paulo as a real-world testing ground to dial in transitions and gear. The triathlete is considering road cycling shoes over traditional triathlon models and debuting the Saucony Endorphin Elite 3 for the run. On the bike, Romina opts for an aggressive 1x 56-tooth chainring setup, 150 mm crankarms, and a revised cockpit position, planning a strict hydration plan of up to five bottles in the Hawaii heat alongside an intake of 80 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour on the run.