So, racing is over in Chile, we have our 2014 leaders with Anne Caroline Chausson and Jerome Clementz, and again the organizers celebrate another amazing event. Special mention should go to Fabien Barel who looks to have broken a bone in his back! Despite racing two stages with the unknown injury, he made the difficult call to miss out Day 2! After X-rays, early news is that he has broken a bone in his spine, serving to demonstrate that sometimes you have to know when to stop and recover! We all know how fast Fabien can bounce back so we wish him a speedy and successful recovery. Here are some pictures from an exciting day of racing in the Chilean Andes!

Jerome had a lot do in the closing stages.  Finishing further back than he would have liked at the end of Day One.  He kept on consistent pressure, never winning a stage, but never out of the top 6!
Jerome had a lot do in the closing stages. Finishing further back than he would have liked at the end of Day One. He kept on consistent pressure, never winning a stage, but never out of the top 6!
Anne Caro has drawn her line in the Chilean sand, this year she wants nothing less than the top spot.
Anne Caro has drawn her line in the Chilean sand, this year she wants nothing less than the top spot.
Jared juts could not keep up enough pressure for day 2, perhaps the tighter courses meant that he could not unleash his powerful advantage.
Jared just could not keep up enough pressure for day 2, perhaps the tighter courses meant that he could not unleash his powerful advantage.
Jared knew from the minute he crossed the line on stage 6, that he had not done enough!  After a few mistakes at the top he knew that Jerome had the win!
Jared knew from the minute he crossed the line on stage 6, that he had not done enough! After a few mistakes at the top he knew that Jerome had the win!
Cool and composed, does Tracy have something in reserve for Round 2.  The waters have been tested, she knows she needs to turn it up to 11.
Cool and composed, does Tracy have something in reserve for Round 2. The waters have been tested, she knows she needs to turn it up to 11.
Tracy will be sure to worry over Anne Caros frightening pace, but as always the legendary racer will come back stronger in Round 2.  It is going to be an exciting season.
Tracy will be sure to worry over Anne Caros frightening pace, but as always the legendary racer will come back stronger in Round 2. It is going to be an exciting season.
Jared knew at the end of Stage 6 that he had not done enough to steal victory.  What will he bring to Round 2.  A new challenger enters to podium, Florian Nicolai has found some series winning pace this year!
Jared knew at the end of Stage 6 that he had not done enough to steal victory. What will he bring to Round 2. A new challenger enters to podium, Florian Nicolai has found some series winning pace this year!
What can you say, Jerome is on a winning streak, can anyone unsettle the Frenchman's calm domination!
What can you say, Jerome is on a winning streak, can anyone unsettle the Frenchman’s calm domination!
It looks like there will be a fierce battle for the womens title this year!
It looks like there will be a fierce battle for the womens title this year!
A new kid on the block, it looks like Florian Nicolai is looking to make his mark this year!
A new kid on the block, it looks like Florian Nicolai is looking to make his mark this year!
The MontainBaik team enjoy a well earned applause!
The MontainBaik team enjoy a well earned applause!
Elite Mens Results!
Elite Mens Results!
Womens Results
Elite Womens Results

Full results can be found here:

Words: Trev Worsey Photos: Matt Wragg


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