No Stopwatch
The Japanese Odyssey is a demanding adventure. And yet, it is not a race. There won’t be any ranking, nor official finishing times. Successful riders will be those who accomplish the whole course within 13 days.
Some riders will try to reach the finish line as fast as possible, challenging themselves to the extreme. Others will ride for the sheer pleasure of making it to the finish line. As long as you cross the finish line in time while having passed all the mandatory segments and checkpoints, you’re a finisher.