Kona 2011 – day 1

Even though we are still several days away from the 2011 Ford Ironman World Championships, it appears that Kona is busier than before. Enjoy this gallery from our first day coverage.

Kona 2011 – Parade of Nations

Like a small town version of the Olympic opening ceremonies parade of nations, Kona honors its international competitors. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson

Kona 2011 – Kids Race

The fourth annual Keiki Kids Splash and Dash on the Tuesday before Ironman Hawaii was full of unalloyed joy and pure love of sport. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson

SB910 is in the finish chute

Cyclists, CEOs, and professional bike racers, not only in California but across the country, are watching as Governor Jerry Brown readies pen for a signature. A former CHP officer, still a bike racer, but now a quadriplegic, watches as well.

Crowie, Orbea officially part ways

Craig Alexander's partnership with Orbea was one of the strong athlete-company relationships in triathlon. But it's officially over now, with each side acknowledging the end of an era.

Europeans take U.S. Open

A pair of Europeans, Spain's Javier Gomez and Sweden's Lisa Norden, took the crowns at the U.S. Open Tri in Dallas. Potts held on barely for Toyota Cup Series win, while Haskins won it comfortably.

Dallas US Open Pro bikes

Quite a few fast Pros gathered this morning in Dallas to race the Toyota US Open race and here are some of Pro bikes from the event.

CycleOps Power Kona Contest

The CycleOps Kona Challenge is the best of the season's pick-the-winners contests. It's got an intriguing contest format and rule set, and what's up for grabs for the winner and runner-up isn't chicken feed.

Showdown in Dallas

Potts, Dye, and Bennett will duel for the Toyota Cup men's series title at Toyota US Open in Dallas. Haskins must hold of a series challenge by Alicia Kaye.

A star is reborn

A year and a half ago, Melissa Rollison had never done a triathlon. Earlier this month, the former Australian steeplechase record-holder is the Ironman 70.3 World Champion.