Lael Wilcox & Rugile Kaladyte

Lael Rides Around the World

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This summer, I'll be riding around the world and going after the Guinness Record for fastest circumnavigation by bicycle overall. The current record is 78 days, 14 hours and 40 minutes set by Mark Beaumont in 2017. Follow along as I deliver daily podcasts from the road. Presented by Ruckus Composites and Queen Stage: Women's Cycling Podcast. Music was created by my brother, James Wilcox.

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Lael Wilcox & Rugile Kaladyte

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EP 03: Chicago to Indianapolis 27.05.2024 18:27

The morning of May 26, 2024, I set off from Chicago to begin my 18,000-mile ride around the world. On my first day, I rode 220 miles (354 km) to Indianapolis.

EP 02: Lael's Around the World Specialized Roubaix Bike Build 16.05.2024 28:42

In this episode, I break down my Specialized Roubaix bike setup for the Around the World Record attempt.

EP 01: Lael's Around the World Route & Guinness Record Rules 30.04.2024 36:54

This summer, I'm riding around the world to try and break the women's Guinness World Record (currently held by Jenny Graham at 124 days). I have to ride a minimum of 18,000 miles (29,000km). The route isn't set and that's part of the fun! I asked Bea & Luca, expert route builders and race organizers, to design my track through Europe. In this episode, we go over the rules...