Kolbinger, 24, arrives in Brest, north-west France, after 10 days two hours and 48 minutes. PHOTO: AFP
Kolbinger, 24, arrived in Brest, north-west France, after 10 days two hours and 48 minutes in the saddle since starting the seventh edition of the race in Bulgaria on July 27.
US Olympic swimmer returns to compete after cancer fight
"I am so happy to win. I was targeting the women's podium, I didn't think I could win the whole race," said Kolbinger who was taking part in her first self-supported ultra cycling event.
"I could have attacked more, and slept less," she added.
She passed through at least seven countries and four check-points one of which was the Col du Galibier at 2,645m in the French Alps in a course where riders have to plan, research and navigate themselves.
They also carry and consume what they can find and choose when and where to rest.
The more than 260 remaining competitors, racing as solo male and females as well as in pairs are expected to cross the finish line over the coming hours and days.
COMMENTS
Comments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive.
For more information, please see our Comments FAQ