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Trans Andes Blog: Post-race reflections from the top women's team

  • The women's field only had two teams, but our goal was to have a strong showing among the mostly male field and encourage other female riders to take part next year.

    The women's field only had two teams, but our goal was to have a strong showing among the mostly male field and encourage other female riders to take part next year.

    Photo credit © Rebecca Rusch

  • Rebecca Rusch in the Trans Andes

    Rebecca Rusch in the Trans Andes

    Photo credit © Marcelo Tucana / Trans Andes

  • "My bag is in this pile somewhere," think these racers.

    "My bag is in this pile somewhere," think these racers.

    Photo credit © Marcelo Tucana / Trans Andes

  • Jenny Smith and Rebecca Rusch carry their bikes.

    Jenny Smith and Rebecca Rusch carry their bikes.

    Photo credit © Marcelo Tucana / Trans Andes

  • Rebecca Rusch's adventure racing background came in handy when crossing this stream.

    Rebecca Rusch's adventure racing background came in handy when crossing this stream.

    Photo credit © Marcelo Tucana / Trans Andes

  • There was a line to take your turn to cross the stream.

    There was a line to take your turn to cross the stream.

    Photo credit © Marcelo Tucana / Trans Andes

  • Rebecca Rusch gets ready for another day of racing at the Trans Andes.

    Rebecca Rusch gets ready for another day of racing at the Trans Andes.

    Photo credit © Marcelo Tucana / Trans Andes

  • Rebecca Rusch leads teammate Jenny Smith.

    Rebecca Rusch leads teammate Jenny Smith.

    Photo credit © Marcelo Tucana / Trans Andes

  • Jenny Smith racing in the Trans Andes

    Jenny Smith racing in the Trans Andes

    Photo credit © Marcelo Tucana / Trans Andes

  • Jenny Smith and the bunch at the Trans Andes.

    Jenny Smith and the bunch at the Trans Andes.

    Photo credit © Marcelo Tucana / Trans Andes

  • Hmmm, will have to get a running start to get over this one.

    Hmmm, will have to get a running start to get over this one.

    Photo credit © Marcelo Tucana / Trans Andes

  • Mary McConneloug, Mike Broderick, Rebecca Rusch and Jenny Smith at the Trans Andes Challenge.

    Mary McConneloug, Mike Broderick, Rebecca Rusch and Jenny Smith at the Trans Andes Challenge.

    Photo credit © Rebecca Rusch

  • Rebecca Rusch was greeted at the finish line with a warm cup of traditional Mate (mah tay) and another stunning view.

    Rebecca Rusch was greeted at the finish line with a warm cup of traditional Mate (mah tay) and another stunning view.

    Photo credit © Rebecca Rusch

  • Mike Broderick and Mary McConneloug won this competitive (mixed) division

    Mike Broderick and Mary McConneloug won this competitive (mixed) division

    Photo credit © Rebecca Rusch

  • Overall and open men's winners Martin Flano and Nicolas Prudencio (Chile)

    Overall and open men's winners Martin Flano and Nicolas Prudencio (Chile)

    Photo credit © Rebecca Rusch

  • Rebecca and Jenny in San Martin de los Andes post race.

    Rebecca and Jenny in San Martin de los Andes post race.

    Photo credit © Rebecca Rusch

  • Tom Ritchey after the race at Flavio's Adventure Store shopping for tires for the next stop on his adventure - riding the tandem with his wife Martha.

    Tom Ritchey after the race at Flavio's Adventure Store shopping for tires for the next stop on his adventure - riding the tandem with his wife Martha.

    Photo credit © Rebecca Rusch

  • Day six at the top of a HUGE climb and the start of a 25km downhill to the finish in Argentina!

    Day six at the top of a HUGE climb and the start of a 25km downhill to the finish in Argentina!

    Photo credit © Rebecca Rusch

  • The lake where San Martin de los Andes sits. It was the finishing area for Trans Andes and will be the start location for Tour de la Patagonia next week.

    The lake where San Martin de los Andes sits. It was the finishing area for Trans Andes and will be the start location for Tour de la Patagonia next week.

    Photo credit © Rebecca Rusch

  • End of day five, arriving at Huilo Huilo Resort with "magic mountain" hotel behind us.

    End of day five, arriving at Huilo Huilo Resort with "magic mountain" hotel behind us.

    Photo credit © Rebecca Rusch

  • The scenery was beautiful throughout the race.

    The scenery was beautiful throughout the race.

    Photo credit © Rebecca Rusch

  • Our bikes survived the six days but it was up to us to keep them running.

    Our bikes survived the six days but it was up to us to keep them running.

    Photo credit © Rebecca Rusch

  • Arriving to the sunny Hua Hum beach finish in Argentina. I was definitely ready for a rest day.

    Arriving to the sunny Hua Hum beach finish in Argentina. I was definitely ready for a rest day.

    Photo credit © Rebecca Rusch

  • All category winners at the Trans Andes

    All category winners at the Trans Andes

    Photo credit © Rebecca Rusch

  • Getting our blogs done, attempting to find an outlet and accessing the trickling internet service were a constant challenge.

    Getting our blogs done, attempting to find an outlet and accessing the trickling internet service were a constant challenge.

    Photo credit © Rebecca Rusch