Lael Rides Around the World

<p>This summer, I'll be riding around the world and going after the Guinness Record for fastest circumnavigation by bicycle (female). The current record is 124 days set by Jenny Graham. My goal is to ride the 18,000 miles (29,000 km) in 110 days. Follow along as I deliver daily podcasts from the road. Presented by Quad Lock, the best way to carry your phone on your bike. Music was created by my brother, James Wilcox.</p>

EP 08: Hazleton, PA to New York City

Day six of my Around the World Ride: I rode 163 miles (262 km) from Hazleton, Pennsylvania to New York City.

06-01
05:36

EP 07: Clearfield, PA to Hazleton, PA

Day five of my Around the World Ride: I rode 156 miles (251 km) from Clearfield, Pennsylvania to Hazleton, Pennsylvania.

05-31
13:31

EP 06: Harmarville, PA to Clearfield, PA

Day four of my Around the World Ride: I rode 138 miles (222 km) from Harmarville, Pennsylvania to Clearfield, Pennsylvania.

05-30
07:19

EP 05: Newark, OH to Harmarville, PA

Day three of my Around the World Ride: I rode 194 miles (312 km) from Newark, Ohio to Harmarville, Pennsylvania.

05-29
10:22

EP 04: Indianapolis to Newark, Ohio

Day two of my Around the World Ride: I rode 259 miles (416 km) from Indianapolis to Newark, Ohio.

05-28
09:56

EP 03: Chicago to Indianapolis

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.

05-27
18:27

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

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

05-16
28:42

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

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 and talk about the route.I don't love planning, but every time I look at a map, I'm filled with excitement for the...

04-30
36:54

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