Photos: 2013 Ironman San Juan 70.3 – Pre-Race With The Pros

Timothy O;Donnell's Trek Speed Concept is ready for its season debut.

Mirinda Carfrae will start her season a bit earlier than usual at 70.3 San Juan.

Andrew Starykowicz (USA) will look to build on the momentum he built at the end of 2012.

Ironman and 70.3 world champion Leanda Cave announced Canyon as her new bike sponsor earlier this year.

Richie Cunningham (AUS) had his most successful season to date in 2012.

Paul Matthews (AUS) will race aboard this Trek Speed Concept.

Patrick Evoe's 70.3 San Juan ride from Felt.

Ben Collins (USA) will race on this Cervelo.

The bike of Helle Frederiksen (DEN).

Before or after the race you should visit the Blessed Cafe in Old San Juan and meet its owner, Tony.

The Blessed Cafe in Old San Juan.

The nearly 500-year-old castle rises above Old San Juan.

Tsunami warnings are common along the bike course in San Juan.

View from the El Yunque Rain Forest just east of San Juan.

Leanda Cave (GBR) finishes last-minute preparations in San Juan.

The Bosque family runs the small, but well stocked, Koishma Tri Shop in San Juan.

Kelly Williamson is going for her third victory in a row at 70.3 San Juan.

The hills on the run course will be a challenge.

There is always a way to find bike setup space.

The Luquillo Beach is a bit of paradise and only a short drive from the course.

Tim O'Donnell, a two-time winner at this race, sits on the pre-race pro panel.

The race organizers pose with the pro panel.

Tim O'Donnell gives us a sneak peek at his new custom-painted helmet.

Transition is at the Sixto Escobar Stadium.

The view from transition rivals that of Dig Me Beach in Kona.

Leanda Cave goes for one last ride before race day.

Andrew Starykowicz (USA) in San Juan.