Wilcox started from Millennium Park in Chicago’s Grant Park on May 26 at 7:00 am, and finished at Chicago’s Buckingham Fountain on September 11 at 6:14 pm. She rode a Specialized Roubaix equipped with SRAM RED AXS and Zipp 303 Firecrest wheels.
Wilcox holds numerous records, including the fastest known time on the 2,745-mile Tour Divide route, a victory in the Trans Am Bike Race, and a women’s record in the 4,200-mile Transcontinental Race. Her feats have captivated the cycling world and earned her a reputation as one of her generation’s most accomplished endurance cyclists.
Fun facts
• How many cups of coffee: 200, but I really drink a lot more Coca Cola than coffee! I bet I’m somewhere between 300-600 cokes.
• Favourite day of riding: my first day back in Alaska, where I grew up. It felt incredible to be on my home terrain with daylight until 11pm after a winter crossing of Australia and New Zealand.
• Most challenging day of riding: on day 4, I was throwing up all day, it never stopped raining and I was getting multiple punctures. I still rode 139 miles, but it was a tough one.
• Number of countries: 22.
• Total miles: on day 105, I’m at 17,284. The total should be 18,140 after 110 days.
• Average daily miles: 163 miles per day.
• Average speed: 14.5 mph.
• Average daily calories: I’m probably eating between 6,000 and 8,000. I’ve lost a little weight, but not too much.
• Estimated number of people that joined me on the ride: at least 3,000.
• Nights in hotels: most – I’ve stayed with a few friends along the way too.
• Nights camping: 3 weeks.
Follow Lael’s journey on social channels:
• Lael’s Instagram: @laelwilcox
• SRAM Road Instagram: @sramroad
• Lael’s podcast: Lael Rides Around The World
