I would consider her earlier route deviations more worthy of punishment if as has been suggested an advantage was gained. I can’t see how anyone could perceive this to have been advantageous, which is surely the purpose of the rule.
The purpose of the rule as I see it is that everyone rides exactly the same route, with the same (zero) level of support. Level playing field. Deviation changes that, however small.
This kind of racing is for real purists, if you don't like it, meh.
I would consider her earlier route deviations more worthy of punishment if as has been suggested an advantage was gained. I can’t see how anyone could perceive this to have been advantageous, which is surely the purpose of the rule.