Genesis Inka MTB: José del Cid and Clara Baquerizo win in the mountain biking marathon
José del Cid in men's and Ecuadorian Clara Baquerizo in women's won the Genesis Inka MTB, a mountain biking marathon.
There were four stages that took place in the department of Áncash. It started in Chavín passing through Recuay, La Merced and La Libertad - Cajamarquilla until its arrival in Sechín, Casma.
Arequipean José del Cid won in men's with a time of 12 hours, 56 minutes and 31 seconds. He was followed by Juan Carlos Sarmiento and Wilfredo Osorio.
Meanwhile, Baquerizo made it in 15 hours, 58 minutes and 23 seconds, leaving behind Peruvians Ruth Ticona and Gretel Molina.
The route was extreme as they had to endure the climate and altitude of the area, with the highest point being 4556 meters above sea level.