Jesse Carlsson is an

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age-group world champion,

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competitor and businessman.

Ultra-distance racing

Tour Divide

Carlsson placed second in the 2013 Tour Divide.

Trans Am Bike Race

In 2015, Carlsson won the

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, a 4,250 mile race across the United States in a time less than 19 days, more than 35 hours ahead of the next finishers.

Race to the Rock

In 2016, Carlsson designed and promoted an ultra-endurance race from Adelaide, Australia to

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, called the

Race to the Rock The Race to the Rock is an annual unsupported ultra-distance bicycle race through the Australian Outback organized by Jesse Carlsson. Unlike stage races, such as the Tour De France, ultra-distance races start and run continuously until the compet ...

. Although Carlsson, as a competitor in the first edition of the race took an early lead, he was forced to retire when he broke his wrist.

Indian Pacific Wheel Race

In 2017, Carlsson designed the Indian Pacific Wheel Race, a 5,500 kilometer road race across the continent of Australia. In the course of the first race, Mike Hall was killed by a motorist. Carlsson was a competitor in the event, but had to withdraw due to injury. Due to the tragic death of Hall, the event was cancelled in progress. In 2018, Carlsson organized a second edition of the race, before cancelling it due to legal issues from the tragedy. In the end, many riders came and rode as a tribute to Hall, without an official race being held.

Business

Carlsson is a director of Curve Cycling.

References

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