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The check-in gates to the bike compound on the pier were opened before noon.
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German Boris Stein was among the early Pros to check in.
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Andreas Raelert looked very calm and relaxed as he brought his bike to the pier.
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Sofie Goos always seems to have a smile for the media and family and friends.
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Will we see Faris race in a Speedo tomorrow? Only time will tell.
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Henri Buck Kelmerson from Brazil seems prepared for the worst situation. But the saddle setup does not look comfortable.
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Isaac Tonello from the Aussie Sunshine Coast fabricated this aero trough for his Specialized.
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Gone is the camouflaged Scott Plasma 5 for Sebastian Kienle and he now rides the mean looking stock one.
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Chris Big Sexy McDonald recently partnered up with Quintana Roo.
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The Giant race bike of Aussie Tim Van Berkel.
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Linsey Corbin also looked very relaxed and calm.
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Victor Del Corral checked in his bike and Rudy Project helmet.
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Daniel Halksworth was very popular as he checked in.
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Nils Frommhold has been flying completely under the radar here, but he is one to watch.
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Heather Wurtele was simply too fast for us.
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The pimped out rides of some age groupers often rival those of the Pros.
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Andrew Starykowicz also moved very fast through the gauntlet of media and fans.
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Gina Crawford looked very stylish as she entered the check-in area.
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Belgian Marino Vanhoenacker is a bit of an unknown quantity this year, but I expect him to be in the mix.
