Take a look to the Stages and discover the routes you will find on the 3erd edition of the Transandeschallenge from January 24th of 2011. With this amazing singletracks, jeep roads, the challenge and spectacularity of the stages is assured.
16/06/2010
Meet the real protagonists who gave life to the the great show as was Transandes Challenge 2010, analysis and experiences, look how they enjoyed this exciting race.
15/06/2010
Tom Ritchey, co-founder of mountainbike, analyzes his experience in Trans Andes Challenge 2010, one of the world's most spectacular stage race.
9/06/2010
Transandes Challenge has produce videos that capture the essence of competing on a Epic Race on Patagonia, we invite you to see them, we will post a different one each week with differents topics related to the competition. From now you can appreciate the greatness of “Patagonia” in the second chapter, watch it and discover the spectacular scenery in which it develops Transandes Challenge.
10/05/2010
Transandes Challenge has produce videos that capture the essence of competing on a Epic Race on Patagonia, we invite you to see them, we will post a different one each week with differents topics related to the competition. From now you can appreciate the greatness of “Patagonia” in the first chapter, watch it and discover the spectacular scenery in which it develops Transandes Challenge.
11/03/2010
If for some reason you did not participate in Transandes Challenge 2010, or already you competed and nothing will make you miss the Transandes Challenge 2011, takes this great opportunity, registrations are already open and there are discounts for those who register with anticipation.
2011 Transandeschallenge will be from January 24 till January 29 of 2011 From Huilo-Huiloto Pucón Chile.
With a significant discounts we started the registrations for what will be a unique competition, full of incredible routes, spectacular scenery, and amazing fellowship of each of our camps.
Take advantage and register soon, the discounts will be lower each month, the details below:
March 20% Off
April 15% Off
May 10% Off
June and July 5% Off
(valid for registrations payed in its 100%, no applied for down payment)
Don´t miss, the opportunity to participate in the most spectacular mountainbike race, take advantage of these discounts and live the experience of being one of the favored competitor of Transandes Challenge 2011.
Runners who participated in the second version of the Trans Andes Challenge took an impression of what they were 6 days of competition and would not leave their countries without first letting us their views and the occasional living history in this great race. Check their experience in the PHOTO GALLERY or click on the image.
04/02/2010
After 6 long journeys has ended the most demanding mountain bike competition of South America and one of the most spectacular in the world
On January 25th, in the middle of Pucón city, gathered 115 athletes representing 17 countries, who’s started the 6 most incredible days of mountain bike competition in which they could participate, the Transandes Challenge 2010. Renowned figures as world champions and Olympic riders, plus a large group of cyclists who love adventure, nature and the challenges were mingled in a happy and nervous group, causing curiosity on the holidaymakers that circulated in the early hours of that Monday through the streets of Pucon. During the six days were completed over 25 hours of mountain bike competition. Ups, downs, mud, rain and memorable landscapes will remain engraved in the minds of these brave participants.
The race goes through Andean terrain of the Araucania Region and the River’s Region, beginning in Pucon and finishing at Hua Hum village, Argentina. During the trip were established camps at Menetué and Coñaripe Thermal Complex and also a camp located in the spectacular final Huilo Huilo Reserve.
As the days was passing began to appear the fatigue in the participants, the group gradually began to decrease due to the demanding routes, the high temperatures on the early days, and also for the cold and rain at the end of the race. Anyway 85 competitors were able to overcome the difficulties and reach the finish line with the satisfaction of having overcom one of the most challenging mountain biking race in the global calendar.
At the end of the competition the participants commented that the beauty of the landscapes and the varied and entertaining of each circuits has been the most spectacular than they happen to live. “I found much more than I came to get here” says Mario Roma, a Portuguese who completed the entire race.The Spanish Pedro Vernis, was no less. "I've rode through the most beautiful mountains in Europe, bu here I saw landscapes that had never seen in my life," said.
The final of the TransAndes Challenge second edition was Huahum after 73 kilometers from Huilo Huilo. The Chilean border left behind, entering to Argentina. The mystical touch of the crossing.
The riders crossed the mountains, and took the experience of compete in circuits such that they were never imagine. "All the place we visited were wonderful scenery, but if I'm stuck with one is that of the stage yesterday when we had the Mocho volcano against us", said Sebastian Izzarriaga, a member of one of the two argentinean teams who was present.
The competitive was in the background on the final day. Chileans Nicolás Prudencio and Martín Flaño tooked the day with calm but still proved they were the best and capped the win for the fourth time on the six stages.
Second, and winning in the mixed category, arrived the Americans Michael Broderick and Mary McConneloug, "It was an honor to be racing with Michael. It is certainly a great teammate. This last time really helped me. Was parts of the trail when I could not climb and he took me. It was a great competition for the start of my season ,"summed up a very nice Mary, without showing fatigue after completing the final course in nearly 4-hours.
After 450 kilometers and over 15,000 meters of accumulated climb ended the second edition of Transandes Challenge, the most spectacular mountainbike competition in stages made on this corner of the world, the competition is on course to become one of the biggest sporting events in Chile and South America.
One of the best and most beautiful stages was the six and the last stage of the Transandeschallenge 2010
With open sky and a perfect temperaturethe 73 kilometers for the racers, was the sweet of the cake, to close one of the bestand beautiful races in the world .
The stage included a very long climbin to singletracks and very technical jeep roads, where the racersarrived to1.560 meters of altitude, it was the croosing of the Andes Mountains thought the Huahum pass.
The winners on this six stage was the team Giant – Nuun composed by Martín Flaño y Nicolás Prudencio, with a time of 3 hours 35 minutes and 35 seconds
On the open mixed category the winner was the team Kenda – Seven from USA, composed by Marie MacConelough and Michael Broderick with a time of 3 hours 41 minutes and 47 seconds
Check out the images as today in the PHOTO GALLERY or by clicking on the image to see pictures of STAGE 6.
Withvery low tempetarure and rain the fifth stage of the Transandeschallenge was the ruffest of this 2nd edition of the Transandeschallenge 2010.
The stagewas modificated because apart of a roadslide down some rocks and part of the terrain.
With 68 kmof demanding course and a very bad weather, the racers sufferthe Patagonian for more than 4 hours.
All the stage was made near the Chosuenco Volcano belonging to Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve, including tecnichal jeep roads, and singleltracks.
The winners on this fifth stage was the team Full Imputwith Shane Thomson, and Harold George from South Africa, with a time of3 hours and 50 minutes , following by the Chilean Team Giant – Nuun composed by Martín Flaño y Nicolás Prudencio, with a time of 3 hours 58 minutes
On the open mixed category the winner was the team Kenda – Seven from USA, composed by Marie MacConelough and Michael Broderick with a time of 4 hours 20 minutes and 54 seconds
Check out the images as today in the PHOTO GALLERY or by clicking on the image to see pictures of STAGE 5.
SINGLETRACK.COM not want to be out this great event following the race and emphasizing the participation of experienced riders such as Rebecca Rusch and Jennifer Smith and others that currently compete in the second version of the Trans Andes Challenge 2010.
29/01/2010
The website CYCLINGNEWS.COM wanted to attend this spectacular event and make every day a story with photos, results and all the excitement that Trans Andes Challenge can show the world. Do not miss it.
28/01/2010
With a threatening sky and with a temperature around 12°C, the 100 ciclyst that are still competing at Transandes Challenge 2010gave life to the fourth stage of Transandes Challenge 2010, the most demanding mountainbike of South Anerica.
This day the challenge looked overcome 62 kilometers through a route marked by demanding slopes, joining Coñeripe’s Thermal Complex with the amazing Huilo Huilo Reserve.
The journey began crossing the Liquiñe’s town, where competitors had to overcome steep climbs, then descend through a beautiful forest to finalize close to the amazing Montaña Mágica’s Hotel,belonging to Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve.
The winners on this fourth stage was the team Giant – Nuun composed by Martín Flaño y Nicolás Prudencio, with a time of 2 hours 13 minutes and 2 seconds.
On the open mixed category the winner was the team Kenda – Seven from USA, composed by Marie MacConelough and Michael Broderick with a time of 2 hours 21 minutes and 2 seconds
Check out the images as today in the PHOTO GALLERY or by clicking on the image to see pictures of STAGE 4.
Already launched the second version of the Trans Andes Challenge. 6 Steps to runners and bikers from around the world will challenge and fight to reach the goal.
Check out the images as yesterday in the PHOTO GALLERY or by clicking on the image.
20/01/2010
World cycling's biggest stars will gather on 25 January in Pucon to be part of the 120 participants of the 2nd version of Transandes Challenge 2010 mountain bike race by more demanding and spectacular stages in South America.
