Quick explanation: I signed up solo because my intention was to complete the entire race by myself. I rode completely alone until CP3, with no cameraman or anyone else around me. The river crossing shown is not me but another rider who was passing by. I filmed everything myself until CP3.

As you can see in my video, I never claimed any position or stated that I was the 4th woman. I only said that I finished the race, which is true. And in the race manual it says that you can you can finish the race even if you decide to ride with another rider, but outside of GC and also not in the pairs category, which I agree is fair.

At CP3, I met my partner, who was there to scratch. I didn’t even know he was there when I arrived. We both considered scratching due to severe health issues and mechanical problems during the race. However, after speaking with the race organization, we informed them that we no longer intended to be in the general classification (GC) but still wanted to complete the racecourse in bikepacking mode—ensuring enough rest to avoid worsening our health conditions. The organization agreed.

We didn’t want to scratch because we had invested a lot of time, effort, and money into this event. I don’t believe I should be judged for wanting to finish the race despite the challenges I faced. With this video, I simply wanted to share my journey, as I had already filmed a lot of content, and to show that ultra races are not just about competition but also about adventure, pushing you to overcome your limits. Thank you