Read the following article and answer the question by choosing from the options.

I passed 3 elites because I am fatter than them ( it 's not hard to be fatter than an elite ) , but hey , I 'll take it . They did pass me on the uphill . Whatever . I was sincerely hoping to still be encountering others on the 3rd bike loop , but no such riders were evident .

What may be the reason for all this athletic activity that is discussed ?
Options are:
(i) They were competing in an event .
(ii) None of the above choices .
(iii) They were taking a fitness test at the gym .
(iv) They 're actually playing a video game ....A:
(i)