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Huairasinchi started!

Natalia Greene / 13.02.2010

Movement at the main camp started before sunrise this morning with teams, organizers and support crews getting everything ready to reach the start line on time. The Central Plaza of Cotacachi hosted this start with its magnificent church as its background. Teams rushed to the start line, the Mayor of Cotacachi said a few words of support and the race started with the noise of a churo, a huge shell used as a horn by the community.

The teams biked up a dirt road towards the Cuicocha Lake. The adventure category continued to Apuela whereas elite teams had to complete the kayak stage. The first teams to get to PC1 and PC2 were team Ecuador, Safety Smart Wear, Americantruck and Buff Thermocool.

The majestic and clear Cotacachi volcano received all teams that went in the cold water of the Lake, crater of this active volcano.

The competition is already felt as teams use their strengths to gain positions. So far, 7 teams have completed the 4 orientation points. Buff Thermocool got out first followed by Ecuador, Safety Smart Wear, Team Wenger-Sigg, Lippi, Karen´s Adventure Briko. The last team to get in the water Untamed New England had an amazing recovery and got out of the water in the 7th place.

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