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Luke McKenzie rolls up to check in his bike and gear.
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After a year away, Samantha McGlone is poised to show what she has got.
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With not much traffic holding her up, last year's 3rd place finisher Sandra Wallenhorst rolled quickly to the check-in.
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Someone else had set up a white background to shoot a few bikes and we were unable to pass up shooting Faris Al Sultan's Storck Aero 2 here.
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Luc Van Lierde waited for the rest of his gear to arrive.
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Defending men's champion Craig Alexander tried to sneak by the camera guys but was caught in the process.
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Leanda Cave is another Brit racing on a Pinarello here in Kona.
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A slightly different drink system was seen on TJ Tollakson's bike. Different from what we have noticed before that is.
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The family of Chrissie Wellington is looking or the 2-time women's champion to arrive.
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Well, Chrissie Who no longer applies here anymore.
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An age grouper makes sure his wife and 4 kids won't be too far from his mind during the 112 mile bike ride.
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There she is, Chrissie Who.
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With Marina Vanhoenacker looking very fit, the Commerzbank Team might have several finishers in the top 10.
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The Bayliss family after checking in their stuff.
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Chrissie Wellington as she is leaving the check-in area.
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The All Access pass and the white All Access bracelet are the hot ticket here in Kona for tomorrow.
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Belinga Granger opted for a relatively late bike check-in, and she looks extremely fit.
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The Llanos brothers Eneko and Hector right after checking in.
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It is quite amazing how much gear the physically challenged athletes have to deal with.
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The buoys and signage are set and the waters look calm. Now let us look forward to an exciting race day.
