Lael Wilcox Anchorage, Alaska Age: 29 Day Job: Cyclist
Lael Wilcox was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. She began cycling when she was 20 in order to get to and from work in Tacoma, Washington. Within two years, what started as an 8 mile commute grew into riding 50 miles to Seattle, and then all over the U.S. In the past 8 years she has ridden more than 100,000 miles in 30 countries. She typically works half of the year in restaurants to support her bicycle travel. Last spring, she began endurance racing while traveling in Israel. She returned to Alaska last May and rode 2,100 miles from Anchorage to Banff as a warm up for the Tour Divide. She broke the women’s record by nearly four days. This summer, she is riding from Anchorage to Astoria, Oregon, the start of the Trans-Am Bike Race. Her goal is to break the overall record.
Bike Build:
Specialized Ruby Pro Disc UDi2 with an SP Dynamo hub built into Roval CLX 64 tubeless wheels, K-lite Bikepacker PRO front light, Busch & Muller USB-werk charger, Garmin eTrex 20 GPS
Bike Bags:
Revelate Designs
Clothing:
Cotton t-shirt, spandex shorts
Patagonia base layers: wool leggings, synthetic top
Patagonia M10 jacket, Alpine Houdini pants
REI down vest
S-Works XC shoes
Fingerless gloves and regular gloves
Comfort is paramount. I layer all of my clothing for maximum warmth and use waterproof layers in cold weather to heat up quickly.
Sleep System:
Follow Lael’s Adventures on her blog and on Instagram: www.laelwilcox.com @laelwilcox
You can also track Lael and all the other riders here, at Trackleaders.com
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