An Extreme 5,700-Mile Bike Race Across Russia Struggles to Keep Women in the Pack Bruck said that We just would like to have women in the race, and we think it is more logical to have a dual team of women, Paul Bruck said that So effectively we have given them almost a full extra day to finish, and that is based off other events and other sports comparing top men to top women. If male riders do not complete the race in 12 days, they are listed as "did not finish," meaning they can keep riding if they wish but they are no longer officially part of the race. Even before the race is done, organizers are reflecting on a separate challenge: how to get more women to take part in the event next year, and how to keep them in the race longer. This year was the first time that women entered as solo competitors, and neither of the two female riders, both accomplished endurance athletes, got through half of the 14 stages. " While she said she had an overall "great experience" at the race and praised its support teams and organization, she suggested rules could be improved by giving women earlier starts and more time to complete a stage across a shorter route. that A lot of times I would end up riding on my own. It is definitely something I have never experienced." Alone after Ms. Gervais Dubina left the race, Ms. Rendon eventually fell too far behind the remaining men, who were in a pack and drafting each other.
