A race so tough, no man has never won it … or finished it.

This year’s event started in Cockle Creek, Tasmania with the route taking the riders through some incredibly tough terrain on the way to the finish line, Uluru - a riding distance of 3,569km.

It's not a race of perfect conditions, beautiful clean bikes, support vehicles and a good nights sleep. The race is solo and unsupported, no roads - well some roads, but it’s tough and that’s why the riders do it.

You don’t tune in and watch this race on TV. There’s no live streaming or mainstream media coverage, people track the riders by literally watching dots move: https://racetotherock2018.maprogress.com/

Hammond, or “Teef” as she’s known, rides hard and strong. In one case she rode over 400km without services, through sand and deserts. Through rain, snow and heat, covering an average of 240km per day.

Hats off to you Teef. Take your shoes off.