Race day continues as athletes made their way onto the 112-mile bike course taking them from the city of Hurricane to Gunlock and culminating in an epic climb through Snow Canyon State Park before returning to downtown St. George.

An athlete chases their shadow while passing through the iconic red rock. Photo: Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images for IRONMAN
Four-time IRONMAN World Champion Daniela Ryf pushed to an impressive lead on her way uphill while on the 112-mile bike course. Ryf entered the second transition with a several-minute advantage over second-place Kat Matthews. Photo: Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images for IRONMAN.
Professional triathlete Joana Ryter of Switzerland leaves transition to head out onto the 180km bike course. Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images for IRONMAN
Fenellaa Langridge of Great Britain and Laura Siddall of Great Britain compete on the bike. Photo: Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images for IRONMAN
Kat Matthews of Great Britain looking strong on the bike. Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images for IRONMAN.
Nikki Bartlett of Great Britain leading a small group on the bike. Photo: Tom Pennington/Getty Images for IRONMAN.