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2022 Trans Balkan Race: A Crawl Through the Mountains
15 Jun 16 Lael Wilcox / plogFollowing her first-place finish in the women’s category at the 2022 Trans Balkan Race, Lael Wilcox put together this reflection that captures some of the beauty she encountered as she pedaled across Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro. Read it here, paired with a stunning set of photos by Rugile Kaladyte…
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110 mi. / 177 km1-3 days
Redington-Lemmon Loop
33 Dec 6 Lael Wilcox USAThe Redington-Lemmon Loop is the best gravel loop out of Tucson. It’s an equal split of dirt and pavement with nearly 12,000 feet of climbing in 110 miles and makes for a fantastic one, two, or three-day trip. The 20-mile road to Mount Lemmon in itself is world-class, transitioning between seven ecological zones from saguaro cactus to Canadian pine forests. Add on Redington Road and the dirt backside of Lemmon and you have a real adventure... -
2021 Komoot Women’s Torino-Nice Rally Report: To The Finish!
13 Oct 7 Lael Wilcox / cultureLael Wilcox reports in from the final days of the 2021 Women’s Komoot Torino-Nice Rally to share more impressions of her time spent riding along the Italy-France border with a group of around 20 other women. Find her story and a phenomenal gallery of images here…
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2021 Komoot Women’s Torino-Nice Rally Report (Days 1-3)
26 Sep 30 Lael Wilcox / cultureIn her first report from the 2021 Komoot Women’s Torino-Nice Rally, Lael Wilcox shares a heartfelt update on her first few days of riding through the mountains between Italy and France with an inspiring group of 20 other women. Read it here…
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Meet the 21 Riders of the 2021 Women’s Torino-Nice Rally
7 Sep 27 Lael Wilcox / cultureThere’s a group of 21 women riding the 700-kilometer Torino-Nice Rally through Italy and France right now, and Tristan Bogaard was at the start to capture a portrait of each rider and rig. Find those here, plus an introduction from Lael Wilcox…
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Smoked out on the 2021 Tour Divide
41 Aug 23 Lael Wilcox / plogLael Wilcox rolled out of Banff just a couple weeks ago for her 2021 Tour Divide individual time trial. The first couple of days seemed to be going well, despite a run-in with a mountain lion. However, the wildfire smoke that blanketed Montana forced Lael to make a decision for her own safety. Find Lael’s reflection on the ride here alongside a photo gallery from the trip…
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Lael Wilcox and her 2021 Hope 1000 Race Rig
81 Jun 18 Lael Wilcox / bikesThe Hope 1000 race starts in Switzerland tomorrow, and we caught up with ever-inspiring endurance athlete Lael Wilcox ahead of time for her thoughts on the route and a detailed breakdown of her bike and kit. Find that here, accompanied by photos from Rugile Kaladyte…
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Lael Wilcox’s Cohutta Cat
6 Nov 4 Lael Wilcox / cultureCongrats to Lael Wilcox on a very strong first place finish at the Cohutta Cat, a 296-mile bikepacking race in the Appalachian woods of North Georgia and Tennessee. Here’s her report on the ride with a few photos from the event…
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632 mi. / 1,017 km12 days
Hope 1000
66 Feb 28 Lael Wilcox EuropeSpanning 1,000 kilometers across Switzerland and nearly 100,000 feet of climbing, the Hope 1000 bikepacking route is steep, yet still very forgiving. Vertical miles lead to singletrack through meadows, crystal clear lakes, abbeys with courtyards, and, of course, stunning views. Here, physical challenge is paired with logistical ease. A bakery or a hot meal is never far, but along the way, you are basically alone among the pristine, natural beauty.