La Ruta de los Conquistadores

Rebecca Rusch first raced La Ruta de los Conquistadores in 2006.  She's back for her second attempt at the race.

The three-time 24-hour solo world champion has raced several endurance events this season including the Trans-Sylvania, Trans Andes, Tour de la Patagonia, Red Centre Enduro and the Leadville 100, which she won while also setting a women's course record.

The 42-year-old Rusch lives in Ketchum, Idaho.

Follow her daily race blog here.

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Rebecca Rusch with La Ruta's Pipa Leon. Leon worked hard to ensure a talented women's pro field competing in the race.

Much better than last year

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Impressions from day 1 very different

A view from the beginning of the La Ruta stage 1 course.

Back again but with a different attitude

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Rusch returns to La Ruta four years later

Lead moto driver Frederico with Rebecca Rusch at the finish. He was her motivation on stage 3.

Lack of sleep adds to challenge

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Race organization cracks down on rules

Rebecca Rusch rides in third.

Finding motivation in the middle of nowhere

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Volcanos coming tomorrow

Rebecca Rusch on the beach

Gringo paceline day

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Time to swim in the Carribean and sleep

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