Emily Chappell - adventurer, author and ex-London cycle courier, was the first woman to finish the gruelling Transcontinental Bike Race No.4 after riding unsupported for 13 days 10 hours and 28 minutes.

Chappell had previously attempted the race in 2015 but had to pull out due to health issues. The route changes annually but is always a huge physical challenge with this year's course covering approximately 3,400 km with about 50,000 metres of climbing.

Incredibly, Chappell finished nearly two days ahead of her nearest female rival, Johanna Josten-Van Duinkerken. In last year's race only one woman made the finish line.