Last year's overall winner Richie Rude (USA) is once again in the lead at the start of the Enduro World Series in Corral, Chile. Rude rode a solid race on both race days and took a total of three out of six stage wins. After a total race time of around 32 minutes, he was seven seconds ahead of second-placed Martin Maes (BEL). Another ten seconds back, an old acquaintance is in third place behind the youngsters. Nicolas Vouilloz, who is celebrating his 40th birthday this year, is still showing flashes of his incredible ability.

From a Swiss perspective, the race in Corral is not a highlight. Ludo May is the only Swiss national representative to finish in 30th place. René Wildhaber will probably not be able to return to the action until the third race in Ireland due to his ligament injury.

New winner and two best performances
Following the retirement of three-time EWS winner Tracey Moseley, the maps for the women's race have been reshuffled. Frenchwoman Cecile Ravanel was already being touted as Moseley's successor to the throne. She lived up to expectations and took the opening victory with four stage wins ahead of Dutch rider Anneke Beerten. In third place was another Frenchwoman, Isabeau Courdurier.

The first race went well for Anita and Carolin Gehrig. While others were able to compete in one or more races beforehand, the twins had their first outing at the World Series race. What was apparently not supposed to be an ideal situation turned out to be a good tactic. Anita takes fifth place and achieves her best career result. Carolin also achieves a new personal best with eighth place. An ideal starting position for the next race in Argentina.

Ranking list EWS #Corral Chile

Patagonia is calling
For the second race on April 2 and 3, the Enduro World Series will stop in Cerro Catedral, near Bariloche in Argentina. Once again, the riders can expect six downhill stages spread over two race days. The stages in the Cerro Catedral bike park can be reached under your own steam, but also by cable car.

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