Baise International Outdoor Quest
Vibram Sport 2000 Close Out the Win in China
Fleur Pawsey / 06.05.2009
Racing is over at the Baise Outdoor Quest, and the top two placings have not changed since day one. Team Vibram Sport 2000 have taken out the race over Team Sweden-Worldofmultisport.com. Racing was close on the final day though, with less than 4 minutes separating the two teams.
It was a cold and gloomy start to the day, with steady rain making mountain biking conditions challenging. This was especially so when teams hit a mud and clay track, and many suffered mechanical problems with their bikes. The ride included a stiff 500 metre climb, tough for the legs after two days of hard racing.
Next up was a 14km run, mostly on nice single track following a river valley, with the occasional diversion past houses and small cropping farms. Toward the end, two members from each team had to negotiate a climb across a net and up the side of a bridge, a good break for weary legs.
The final stage of the race was a stunning kayak, in a deep river gorge with towering cliffs and misty mountains on either side. While most of the river was slow moving, there were a few small rapids and weirs to keep things fun. The highlight came right at the end, with teams paddling through a cave and under a huge natural rock bridge.
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