Jesse Carlsson is an Australian BMX age-group world champion, theoretical physics PhD, ultra-distance cycling competitor and businessman.
[3] 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.
[6] Due to the tragic death of Hall, the event was cancelled in progress.
In 2018, Carlsson organized a second edition of the race,[7] 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.