Lael Rides Around the World
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.
Lael Rides Around the World
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On June 7th at 4 a.m. from Buckingham Fountain in Chicago, I'm starting my ride around the world with the challenge of being the fastest person overall. Set in 2017, Mark Beaumont holds the current record at 78 days, 14 hours and 40 minutes. That's 30 days faster than my finish in 2024.
18,000 miles (29,000 km) with the goal of finish by 6:40 p.m. on August 24th.
It's just a big bike ride after all.
We'll be recording a podcast daily. This is the only one that we'll record from a bed while the rest of them will be from the bike.
This podcast is sponsored by Ruckus Composites.