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Lael Rides Around the World (Full Film)

By Lucas Winzenburg on May 28, 2025

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Just released online after a global screening tour, “Lael Rides Around the World” tells the inspiring story of Lael Wilcox’s world record for circumnavigation of the Earth by bicycle. Now’s your chance to watch the full 90-minute feature film here…

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Friday Debrief: Floral Dyneema, Taiwan Tour, Lael Around the World, ENVE Hex, and More…

By Team Work on April 11, 2025

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This week’s Debrief features new Fizik helmets, the Veloci Jaw Lifter bag support, Fairweather’s Floral Dyneema, fresh Co-op finds, Lael’s around-the-world film trailer, two events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…

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Friday Debrief: Fork-Mounted Slingshot, Lael’s World Record, Inside Veneto Trail, and More…

By Team Work on September 13, 2024

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This week’s Debrief features a fork-mounted slingshot, new Ornot vests, the winning Smoke ‘n’ Fire bike, Lael’s new record, Granny Gear T-shirts, several events to follow, and much more. Find it all here…

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Lael Rides Around the World Podcast: Episode One

By Miles Arbour on May 1, 2024

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Later this month, Lael Wilcox will begin riding around the world and going after the Guinness World Record for the fastest circumnavigation by bicycle. In preparation for the big day, she just released a new podcast that will take a deep dive into her preparation and experience along the way. Listen to the first episode here…

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Lael Chases Fastest Around the World Cycling Record

By Miles Arbour on September 28, 2023

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Earlier this week, Lael Wilcox shared that she’ll soon be going after the women’s around the world cycling record (the fastest circumnavigation of the globe by bicycle). She plans to ride a whopping 18,000 miles in just 110 days. Learn more here…

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Greetings from the Woods, Happy Earth Day, Congrats Lael, and EDT Update

By Logan Watts on April 25, 2022

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After returning from a week-long solo scouting trip, Logan shares thoughts (and opinions) from the saddle, an Earth Day message, and a brief update on the status of the Eastern Divide Trail. Read it all here…

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Lael Rides Alaska (Film)

By Logan Watts on January 7, 2021

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Back in 2017, Lael Wilcox cycled Alaska’s complete 4,500-mile road network, solo and self-supported. This past summer, she did it again, but her partner and filmmaker Rugile Kaladyte came along to document the experience. Watch the full 17-minute film here alongside a map of her route, and details about the 2021 Femme-Trans- Women’s Scholarship…

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Lael’s Chingaza FKT: Gear List and Ride Map

By Logan Watts on February 17, 2020

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We’ve spent a month scouting a new route in Colombia’s Paramos. To cap it off, Lael Wilcox rolled out on a solo mission to set a Fastest Known Time (FKT). Find the route map, her bike build, gear list, and details on her ride…

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Lael’s 2019 Silk Road Mountain Race Rig and Kit

By Logan Watts on August 17, 2019

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Lael Wilcox set off on the rugged and beautiful Silk Road Mountain Race early this morning. Following our race rigs coverage from earlier this week, here’s an in depth look at the bike Lael’s riding, her complete gear list, and answers to a few questions we had about what she packed and the choices she made…

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Lael’s 2019 Tour Divide Bike Build and Gear List

By Logan Watts on June 14, 2019

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Interested in what Lael Wilcox is riding and carrying on her 2019 Tour Divide attempt? Here’s the full gear list, bike build, a video about her kit, and a Q&A exploring a few of the gear choices we found particularly interesting…

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“Lael Rides Alaska” Women’s Scholarship!

By Logan Watts on February 1, 2018

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Introducing the “Lael Rides Alaska” Women’s Scholarship! Winner will receive a $1000 travel stipend, a Specialized Diverge, bags by Revelate Designs, Big Agnes Camping Gear, Patagonia apparel and more…

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2025 Tour Divide Day 5: Disaster and Determination

By Eszter Horanyi on June 18, 2025

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Now five days in, Tour Divide racers in the men’s, women’s, and singlespeed categories continue to overcome expectations and obstacles to make quick work of the route’s northern reaches. Find updates on current leaders Lael Wilcox, Robin Gemperle, Andrew Onermaa, and other key figures shaping the 2025 edition here…