race , he used his own GPS set-up as an example for the SEER team ’ s riders meeting posted on social media . Running dual GPS systems , Barr ’ s weapons of choice included a Garmin E-Trex paired with the Gaia app on his cell phone . One GPS system would be zoomed in , while the other was kept out to provide a larger overview of the course .
One of the concerns voiced by riders prior to the event was whether or not they would have access to the pits during the event . Promoters and track directors had already solved that issue , as about 15 miles in , the course paralleled very closely to the pit / paddock area . Riders would be allowed to stop for gas / food / etc as long as they needed .
The 26-year-old Wentzel was able to complete the course in just over three hours , only 18 minutes ahead of Stephen Edmondson in second and 23 minutes ahead of Jeremiah Burkhart . The win earned him 40 series points , and with Leblond not in attendance , Wentzel easily moved to a nine-point lead .
Adam McCluskey , a rider in the Silver class 35 + y , would complete the race in just over five hours to take the win in his class and a ninth-place finish overall . “ Had an absolutely amazing time today at the River Monster GPS Hard Enduro ,” said McCluskey . “ This race had it all , rocks , hill climbs ,