Photos: 2011 Avia Wildflower Long Course Triathlon

Thousands rack their bikes shortly before the elite's start. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Jesse Thomas finishes as the overall elite male. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Opting to stay dry this elite warms up at the top of the boat ramp. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Blue sky watched over the entire event. Photo: Nils Nilsen

The elite women seconds before the start. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Dan Hugo readies his wetsuit for removal. Photo: Nils Nilsen

The elite men coming out of the water. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Massive crowds lined the swim exit as the elite women run up the boat ramp to transition. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Desiree Ficker climbs out of Lake San Antonio early on the bike. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Julia Grant get out of the saddle to pass her opponents. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Jordan Rapp moves quickly on the bike. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Bjorn Andersson felt at home on the bike. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Lewis Elliot crosses the bridge shortly before starting the climb "Nasty Grade." Photo: Nils Nilsen

Mary Beth Ellis kept Leanda Cave close in her sights to finish second. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Magali Tisseyre rides the hilly bike course. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Leanda Cave kept the pace high on the bike. Photo: Nils Nilsen

With steep up hills come flying downhills. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Julia Grant enters the park and heads to T2. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Clayton Fettell lead halfway through the run. Photo: Nils Nilsen

James Cunnama ran strong early. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Jesse Thomas put in a giant effort on the run. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Chris Legh ended up fifth on the day. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Adam Jenson taking in as much as he could for aid. Photo: Nils Nilsen

The aid station at mile 6 was popluar on the hot day.

Jesse Thomas finishes as the overall elite male.

Jesse Thomas finishes as the overall elite male.

Leanda Cave held off her competition to finish as the top elite female.

Leanda Cave held off her competition to finish as the top elite female.

Leanda Cave held off her competition to finish as the top elite female. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Cave celebrates with her coach Siri. Photo: Nils Nilsen