The race started up in the mountains, by the border to Panama. After a short run, teams had to put their bikes together before they started the bike section. The bike section offered several different route choices and amazing sceneries. After a great start, with Haglöfs Silva in the lead, they made a rather big navigation error and dropped to 20th place by CP2. From that checkpoint, they did really well and managed the thick mist and steep single tracks in a great way! By transition to kayaking they had picked up to 3rd place, behind Thule (Fra) and Seagate (NZ). On the long kayaking, following a river out on the ocean, Haglöfs Silva once again delivered a great section. Anyway, Seagate went even faster and took the lead ahead of Thule. Right know, after 25 hours of non stop racing, Haglöfs Silva are out on a trekking section in the djungle, 1h 13 minutes behind Seagate and 48 minutes behind Thule. Behind them, there are many teams chasing the podium positions…
All photos by Andreas Strand
