The 4th day of our 2011 Kona coverage is filled with images from the bike check-in. Athletes had time from noon until 5:30pm to drop of their bike, helmet and transition bags.


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The first bikes rolled in just before noon.

Industry bike counters had taken up their usual positions.

Lew Hollander was surprised that folks were interested in taking his picture. Well Lew, you are our hero.

Kim Loeffler checked in her Parlee relatively early.

Matty Reed is racing Kona for the first time.

Phil White and the Cervelo crew were busy handing out t-shirts to brand loyal athletes.

Andreas Raelert had an air of confidence about him.

The custom paint job on Linsey Corbin's Scott Plasma 3.

The rotational weight assistance spokes are what caught our attention, but then we noticed he had neither a pedal on the drive side, nor on the non-drive side.

This athlete seemingly is paying tribute on his bike to various folks, including Steve
Jobs, during his race.

Just like Matt Reed, Amanda Stevens is also starting for the first time in Kona.

Dirk Bockel's bike is custom painted and even his TorHans hydration system matches.

Timothy O'Donnell will also have his rookie start in Kona and he is expected to do well.

This mahogany bike was quite an attention getter.

The Commerzbank Team will be well represented in Kona, but don't expect to see them in that structure next year.

Mirinda Carfrae greeted her boyfriend Timothy O'Donnell after he had checked in his bike.

Joe Gambles is ready for Kona.

Chrissie Wellington attracted quite a crowd when she showed up later in the afternoon.

Mary Beth Ellis has raced a very heavy schedule this year.

Leanda Cave was one of the last Pros to check-in.