Kona 09 Friday 2
Even more images from the 2009 Ford Ironman Hawaii World Championships bike check-in.
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Luke McKenzie rolls up to check in his bike and gear.
After a year away, Samantha McGlone is poised to show what she has got.
With not much traffic holding her up, last year's 3rd place finisher Sandra Wallenhorst rolled quickly to the check-in.
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.
Luc Van Lierde waited for the rest of his gear to arrive.
Defending men's champion Craig Alexander tried to sneak by the camera guys but was caught in the process.
Leanda Cave is another Brit racing on a Pinarello here in Kona.
A slightly different drink system was seen on TJ Tollakson's bike. Different from what we have noticed before that is.
The family of Chrissie Wellington is looking or the 2-time women's champion to arrive.
Well, Chrissie Who no longer applies here anymore.
An age grouper makes sure his wife and 4 kids won't be too far from his mind during the 112 mile bike ride.
There she is, Chrissie Who.
With Marina Vanhoenacker looking very fit, the Commerzbank Team might have several finishers in the top 10.
The Bayliss family after checking in their stuff.
Chrissie Wellington as she is leaving the check-in area.
The All Access pass and the white All Access bracelet are the hot ticket here in Kona for tomorrow.
Belinga Granger opted for a relatively late bike check-in, and she looks extremely fit.
The Llanos brothers Eneko and Hector right after checking in.
It is quite amazing how much gear the physically challenged athletes have to deal with.
The buoys and signage are set and the waters look calm. Now let us look forward to an exciting race day.
