LAEL WILCOX: THE FASTEST WOMAN TO CYCLE THE GLOBE

We’ve got Lael Wilcox back on the pod this week on Life in the Peloton. As many of you know, Lael has just become the Guinness World Record holder for cycling around the world. She rode an incredible 29,000 kilometers starting from Chicago and circumnavigating the globe in 108 days, 12 hours, and 12 minutes.

I was so excited to get Lael back on the pod this week. I loved following her journey around the world through her podcasts and videos. Lael is full of energy, and what really drew me into this adventure was how she managed to make something so difficult and challenging sound like so much fun and involve so many people along the way.

In our chat, we spoke about what it was like to complete this adventure, to cross the globe, to ride in all these amazing places, and to do so with so many people joining in and following along.

Her record attempt was followed by thousands of people, many of whom took the time to join her on the ride, offering gifts, places to stay, and help along the way, as well as the occasional diversion to improve her route! 

I was particularly keen to hear what it had been like riding across Australia - I love to hear how people see my country and be able to see it through fresh perspectives. Lael actually reached out for a route, and I was really happy to be able to help out - at the last minute! And then to hear what this adventure had been like.  

Lael is so inspiring to talk to, her story and approach to riding her bike is fantastic, and we loved having her back on the pod.

Take a listen to this episode—it’s an amazing trip around the world, not to mention a new world record and something that’s inspiring for so many cyclists.

Sit back, relax and enjoy.