After five days and 164 kilometers in the saddle, the 2019 Andes Pacifico has come to a close. The riders have fought the infamous Chilean anti-grip across 16 stages but who has come out on top?
After dropping into second place following the third day Pedro Burns fought hard on the final day to reclaim the lead and become the first Chilean man to win the event. In the women's race fellow Chilean Florencia Espiñeira dominated the competition by winning every stage. She was untouchable throughout the week and it was no surprise to see her take the win. The Chilean domination would continue further with Felipe Vasquez winning the Master category with two more Chileans on his heels.
Open Men
1st. Pedro Burns - 159:32.55
2nd. Romain Paulhan - +17.82
3rd. Francois Bailly-Maitre - +1:12.39
4th. Sam Dale - +3:38.74
5th. Wyn Masters - +3:56.7
Women
1st. Florencia Espiñeira - 187:12.98
2nd. Laura Battista - +18:40.69
3rd. Pauline Dieffenthaler - +25:30.69
4th. Syd Schulz - +40:58.41
5th. Valentina Benavides - +44:56.03
Full results can be found
here.
Previously:•
Preview: 2019 Andes Pacifico Enduro•
Day 1 Tech Randoms: Fresh Bikes, New Tires, Rims, Shoes & Pedals - Andes Pacifico 2019•
Photo Report: Day 1 - Andes Pacifico Enduro 2019•
Photo Report: Days 2 & 3 - 2019 Andes Pacifico Enduro
Hahaha riiiiight, if there is one thing I know and have learned here on PB its without numbers like 76 and 62.5 and 485 you gonna be the back of the pack strugglung to find ways to go fast.
Lusten folks if this shit is real and we arent being lied to we just all witnessed a goddam miracle.
Goddam what a morning this is.