Javier Püschel won stage 3 of the Trans Andes Challenge, making it two stage victories in a row for the local Chilean rider, who crossed the line in 2:54:35. Portugal's Joao Marinho was second and continues to lead the general classification while another Portuguese rider Tiago Silva was third.
Americans Mary McConneloug and Michael Broderick continued their winning ways in the mixed duo category. Team Nativo Concept with Matthew Hadley and Benoit Simard from Canadá was the strongest in the men's duo category today.
Stage 3 took riders from Coñaripe to Menetúe Hot Springs in southern Chile. It covered 74km over a volcanic pass in the Villarrica National Park. Riders could appreciated the majestic Villarrica Volcanoe and the beauty of the Araucarias Pine forest en route.
The stage was not a technically demanding one, but was characterized by a long and smooth climb up to the entrance of the Villarrica National Park. What followed was a long and fast descent down into the Trancura Valley, with its thermals and the day's finish line.
With the conclusion of the stage, the race is at its halfway point. Stage 4 on Thursday will take riders 83km to a lake in the middle of the Andes Mountains close to the Argentinean border. It will be the longest stage of the Trans Andes.
Full Results
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Solo men
#
Rider Name (Country) Team
Result
1
Javier Püschel (Chi)
2:54:35
2
João Marinho (Por)
0:07:42
3
Tiago Silva (Por)
0:09:00
4
Saul Novoa (Chi)
0:19:29
5
Rolando Garay (Chi)
0:24:09
6
Juan Jacob Cerón (Col)
0:31:17
7
Javier López (PRc)
0:41:41
8
Klauss Shulz (Chi)
0:45:35
9
Matthew Gilbert (Gal)
0:49:48
10
Christopher Latura (USA)
0:52:21
11
Harrison Precourt (USA)
0:52:33
12
Simon Sharp (GBr)
1:03:59
13
Robert Spies (USA)
1:05:57
14
James Williamson (USA)
1:07:14
15
Mariano Ortiz (Arg)
1:12:10
16
Patricio Ayerza (Arg)
1:15:08
17
Marc Brummelhuis (Ned)
1:53:22
DNF
Nicholas Allain Saraiva (Bra)
Row 17 - Cell 2
DNF
Alasdair Condie (RSA)
Row 18 - Cell 2
DNF
Andrés Correa (Chi)
Row 19 - Cell 2
DNF
Víctor Espinoza (Per)
Row 20 - Cell 2
DNF
Rodrigo Hevia (Chi)
Row 21 - Cell 2
DNF
Liberty Moore (Can)
Row 22 - Cell 2
DNF
Gonzalo Moya (Chi)
Row 23 - Cell 2
DNF
Aaron Nygren (USA)
Row 24 - Cell 2
DNF
Wayne Rice (RSA)
Row 25 - Cell 2
DNF
Erik Simpson (USA)
Row 26 - Cell 2
DNF
Abe Valdez (USA)
Row 27 - Cell 2
DNF
Drew Vanderhoff (USA)
Row 28 - Cell 2
DNF
Rodrigo Zamora (Chi)
Row 29 - Cell 2
DNF
Pier Zecchetto (Chi)
Row 30 - Cell 2
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Solo women
#
Rider Name (Country) Team
Result
1
Rebecca Rusch (USA)
3:33:42
2
Merce Petit Llop (Spa)
0:19:30
3
Rita Esteves (Por)
0:42:51
4
Martine Nel (RSA)
0:56:25
5
La Kelley (USA)
1:02:43
DNF
Diana Pico Rueda (Ecu)
Row 5 - Cell 2
DNF
Nolene Rice (RSA)
Row 6 - Cell 2
DNF
Amy Smith (USA)
Row 7 - Cell 2
DNF
Sarah Tona (USA)
Row 8 - Cell 2
DNF
Denisse Van Sint Jan (Chi)
Row 9 - Cell 2
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Solo men 45+
#
Rider Name (Country) Team
Result
1
Hans Dielacher (Aus)
3:23:43
2
Carles Arias-Aguilar (Spa)
0:09:58
3
Ignacio Torres (Chi)
0:14:43
4
Raul Navarro (Ven)
0:15:15
5
Javier Moracho (Spa)
0:22:29
6
Thomas Tetz (Can)
0:23:13
7
Don Sissons (Can)
0:28:52
8
Ned Barnett (USA)
0:29:25
9
Scott Rake (USA)
0:32:02
10
Anthony Richard D'Amico (USA)
0:32:20
11
Zbigniew Wizner (Pol)
0:37:19
12
Fabián Pereyra (Arg)
0:38:10
13
Michael Talbert (USA)
0:38:26
14
Neil Bremmer (USA)
0:42:25
15
Lood Rabie (RSA)
0:44:02
16
Greg Mckennis (USA)
0:52:11
17
Michael Lella (Ger)
0:57:22
18
José Gerstle (Chi)
0:59:54
19
Rodrigo Picó (Chi)
1:00:04
20
Rob Westerink (Cur)
1:01:28
21
José Antonio Celsi (Chi)
1:01:58
22
Marcello Cenci (Bra)
1:08:17
23
Ludwik Zon (USA)
1:15:43
DNF
Miguel Arciniegas (Col)
Row 23 - Cell 2
DNF
Paulo Coelho (Bra)
Row 24 - Cell 2
DNF
Fernando Delorenzo (Chi)
Row 25 - Cell 2
DNF
Kevin Maldonado (USA)
Row 26 - Cell 2
DNF
Carlos Rivera (Mex)
Row 27 - Cell 2
DNF
Bernie Verrills (GBr)
Row 28 - Cell 2
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Solo women 45+
#
Rider Name (Country) Team
Result
1
Debbie Hunter (USA)
4:42:16
DNF
Jana Morris (USA)
Row 1 - Cell 2
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Duo men
#
Rider Name (Country) Team
Result
1
Benoit Simard (Can) & Matthew Hadley (Can)
3:09:44
2
Nicolas Prudencio (Chi) & Juan Garcia (Chi)
0:05:46
3
Ricardo Püschel (Chi) & Alberto Rotger (Chi)
0:07:01
4
Robert Schmitt (Lux) & Joe Kirch (Lux)
0:11:09
5
Fuzzy John Milne (USA) & Peter Butt (Aus)
0:36:11
DNF
Juan Pablo Donetch (Chi) & Francisco Donetch (Chi)