Bike Check In

We have a mandatory bike check in today. We have to rack our bikes and have our transitions #1 (swim to bike) and transition #2 (bike to run) bags pack and checked in as well. So I have all my gear stowed in the correct bag and headed down to the race sight with my bike. This was a very well organized process. I parked and walked my bike dow to the transitions area and was met by several volunteers who immediately took my T2 bag and showed me where my rack was. The bikes are definitely crammed onto each rack. There would absolutely be no room to put on bikes shoes or change in the transition area. After I racked my bike I dropped off my T1 bag.

We actually have to take our transition bags and go into a building to change. One unique feature of an Ironman race is that you usually don't have to get your bike off the rack. There are volunteers that are supposed to get your bike and meet you near the changing area near the bike exit. When you come back in after the bike they will take your bike again and rack it. I hope this works out because I am racked pretty far from the changing area.

They have the swim course all set up with the swim exit in place. I am meeting with the Coopers for dinner tonight. I am actually looking forward to getting the race underway. I am posting the pictures I took earlier showing the transition area and the swim course.