What a great personality and such a humble person. She’s such an inspiration for all cyclists!
@soloist7774 жыл бұрын
Yes, I think I'm falling in love with Lael.
@kak934 жыл бұрын
Her energy is infectious! Lael is such an inspiration.
@Polarbear3893 жыл бұрын
She is a legend!! Inspiration in a true sense who live, breathe her passion.
@nrapiera4 жыл бұрын
This is the best interview I have ever seen. What a story!
@richardvanwijngaarden47323 жыл бұрын
so you havent seen many interviews than I guess?
@michael73243 жыл бұрын
A side note about her. For her 2019 Continental divide race, she rode from Anchorage Alaska to the start of the race just to warm up for the race. She is amazing.
@BuffsVintageBikes4 жыл бұрын
Very entertaining, hard to believe she's so ruthless on a bike. Certainly a multifaceted woman of many talents 👍🏼
@johnf96144 жыл бұрын
Pure positivity here you gotta love it
@tommorris20504 жыл бұрын
Wow, only driven 4 hours in the last 8 years. We could all cut down on our driving a lot more and spend more time going places on bikes. She’s proven that distance isn’t an obstacle to overcome on a bike
@mrsmartypants_14 жыл бұрын
Tom Morris: Um it sounds like she travels all over the world. Which means jets, other folks driving her etc... Not exactly a small carbon footprint. A small carbon footprint is a little old Italian man/woman living in his/her little village his/her entire life and never driving/owning a car and venturing outside their region maybe once or twice in a lifetime lol. (That imagery brought to me by the NYT best selling book “Heat” - about restaurant life in NYC - and especially learning Italian cooking from the source - small village Italians cooking the same way for 100’s of years). Do you really want to live so provincially? Additionally she makes her living on a bike - not exactly a major source of employment.
@tommorris20504 жыл бұрын
Pete West I didn’t say anything about carbon footprints and neither did Lael. Riding a bike is fun and we could all do it a lot more. A lot of times we get car keys at 16 and hang up our bikes for good. I venture to say we’d be happier riding more
@midi5104 жыл бұрын
@@tommorris2050 I'm with you, but I prefer skis and skins.
@mrsmartypants_14 жыл бұрын
Vincenzio VonHook Of course there was. A little comprehension goes a long ways Vinnie. You’re jumping to absurd conclusions. There is little doubt I put in many more miles per month on my bikes than you. Both for pleasure - downhill mountain biking and trail riding (about 25 miles in the afternoon/early evening today) and about 20 per day round trip biking to/from work. I also put on about 30k miles per year on my truck traveling around the continent to ski, backpack, whitewater kayak, hunt, fish, mountain bike... Cause life is short. And I’m not afraid to drive. Get a clue Vinnie.
@mrsmartypants_14 жыл бұрын
Vincenzio VonHook: You really have a difficult time following and comprehending a multi-post discussion Vinnie. RE: “Wow only driven 4 hours in the last 8 years...” The conclusion of the poster is obviously absurd as I pointed out. The biker obviously has driven/flown many 1000’s of hours. The fact that she may be a scared little school girl and not be behind the wheel and instead demands being a passenger is immaterial.
@gttim4 жыл бұрын
Lael is a machine and seems to be a very funny person with a great attitude! Yes on milk! I will get milk on long bike rides, and people look at me like I am nuts. It is the perfect energy drink for me. Plus, my Ironman PR was done with milk (with powdered Carnation Instant Breakfast) and Gatorade.
@shanhonglumd14 жыл бұрын
You are awesome
@gavinhiggins2314 жыл бұрын
Stranger "i judge books by there cover" Lael "hold my beer"
@zestfulprawn4 жыл бұрын
Shouts out to Tucson
@litchoutside98123 жыл бұрын
Lael is amazing! lol
@jamiecox25064 жыл бұрын
Guy Martin should've interviewed this chick.
@faridelfadani54044 жыл бұрын
Isn't they really similar?! I mean come on, they like really similar, the way she talks, and move, and humbleness, it's like seeing guy Martin
@johnmulhern28334 жыл бұрын
Guy would build a bike for her while doing the interview.....legend
@timtaylor95902 жыл бұрын
she reminds me of my hs gym teacher, is that a fair assumption?
@Timpanodeacero4 жыл бұрын
HAHAHHAHA, this woman is sooooo funny!
@gromitj4 жыл бұрын
How can she be a terrible mechanic?!?
@frankchapman94644 жыл бұрын
Worlds best Ultra endurance cyclist...I think not.
@vividlight4 жыл бұрын
Wow. In just 3.5 years, she has aged a lot. I guess all those highly processed foods and physical exertion/lack of sleep can really do her in. Perhaps that's too much toll on her telomeres.
@morningtidefilms4 жыл бұрын
This is a lame comment.
@lisagraham9434 жыл бұрын
Thank you speaking about the Highway if Tears! As a Native American women, and a cyclist, we know about all the missing and murdered indigenous women (mmiw) but many non natives have no idea about it. Again thank you.
@jbratt4 жыл бұрын
She seems like a person that has never complained about anything.
@carlose60104 жыл бұрын
Yes, not even when she was unfairly treated in her last continental devine race.
@bkxc4 жыл бұрын
That was so cool! I've only seen cool pictures of her and never actually heard her talk!
@MikaelEtienne4 жыл бұрын
You should check her documentary "I Just Want To Ride - Lael Wilcox and the 2019 Tour Divide" . So beautiful!
@gilbertnarley90814 жыл бұрын
Hi! Brian... I think she is my favorite female biker and she is a athletic legend. On the man side. You Alex and Seth are kind of all the same person. Deffently the best ones out there. Just got my bike and right after I got it the China Virus hit. So after it's over if it ever is. I will get on it and ride after not riding for 35 yrs. SEE YOU ON THE TRAIL.
@CoreenMazzocchi4 жыл бұрын
"I can't drive any cars at all. Zero." So awesome.
@elephantjournal3 жыл бұрын
the best
@trumanrodgers37984 жыл бұрын
She seems like a highly athletic version of ellen degeneres
@steveholmes58144 жыл бұрын
LOLOLOLOLOL
@alanmiller41224 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@carlose60104 жыл бұрын
Haha.
@TheJamesWB4 жыл бұрын
Except she's actually super nice in person!
@anadesign71684 жыл бұрын
Same,I was thinking,can you read minds .?😂
@lautoka634 жыл бұрын
Does this woman ever not smile? Her irrepressible outlook would seem to be her fuel. Well done her!
@gonkula4 жыл бұрын
I couldn't stop smiling and grinning as she answered each question. What a fantastic human being. The drive that propels her forward through the hurdles fo an ultra-endurance race is absurdly amazing. Absolute great find, godspeed Lael.
@reidmartin34794 жыл бұрын
Such a great video!! Lael is so funny and has some great stories. Love it :)
@Stu-ky5ut4 жыл бұрын
OMG I love this lady 🤟🏻
@jorisjanssen124 жыл бұрын
lets make that happen oprah bikepacking
@bikedawg3 жыл бұрын
She's so animated--love her! ❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜
@meech75204 жыл бұрын
0:28 That's when you know you've chosen the right career.
@semounaful4 жыл бұрын
She must give a Ted talk
@KingoftheJuice184 жыл бұрын
That's a good idea.
@mathewrose29514 жыл бұрын
The idea of listening to audiobooks on long rides is kind of genius if you can do it safely.
@SamirMishra61743 жыл бұрын
Which audiobook did she say she was listening to ?
@silveride022 жыл бұрын
@@SamirMishra6174 ??
@Jobother6 ай бұрын
ive been going through all my favorite childhood books on the bike during my training rides. it really makes the lone easy rides go by quickly.
@jonriordan6494 жыл бұрын
I love everything about this human
@BikeTall4 жыл бұрын
Love her energy and laugh 😂
@grecci4 жыл бұрын
Never underestimate introverts!!!
@richardvanwijngaarden47323 жыл бұрын
Never over-estimates them either. She's not a typical introvert anyway....AT ALL. Quit the opposite, a typical extravert.
@johndorian75643 жыл бұрын
I agree, but she seems an extrovert to me
@johndorian75644 жыл бұрын
Omg the highway of tears is actually really scary, like I am scared right now
@polyushkopole52924 жыл бұрын
A femicide alert must be released already, I mean last year a woman was murdered again wtf Canada? pople must take action, being worried doesnt help too much
@Falcos014 жыл бұрын
@@polyushkopole5292 I bet its much worst in the US with guns allowed etc...
@benrushingsr60564 жыл бұрын
I'm blown away by the quality and sincerity expressed in this documentary. As a minority who looks forward to racing the Tour Divide, I thank you for being so transparent and focused on your idea and interpretation of of what it is to experience riding the Tour Divide, even with all the obstacles you encountered. I wish you well on your next ride.
@md63974 жыл бұрын
I am curious what referring to yourself as a minority has to do with anything in this video?
@IXIskarfaceIXI4 жыл бұрын
@@md6397 white are 25% of the worl pops, i bet he isn't a real minoritie.
@prime8nate4 жыл бұрын
@@md6397 Wilcox has had some issues with discrimination in some of the heavily majority male races she has ridden. The famous one was on the Tour Divide (which this guy is going to ride) where a male rider complained that she was going to be filmed and they made her agree to all these weird restrictions like taking away her phone (she was the only one riding without a phone) while another male rider was being filmed and didn't have any restrictions. All these alt-right guys started attacking her on the tour's Facebook page and she eventually just dropped out of the official part of the race. The rider that instigated this was eventually dropped by Salsa, his sponsor.
@davemoore8434 жыл бұрын
Jenny Graham, Emily Chappell, Lael Wilcox. If any girls need further proof that girls are amazing role models .... All my cycling heroes are women!!
@royevans45814 жыл бұрын
Well, there I was thinking I should really be getting back on my bike. I watch this and thanks Lael, I did not know who you were before this vid, but you are probably the best friend I have right now because you got me off my sofa and out onto that road again. You are an awesome person, the drive you have is amazing. I'm on a bit of a 'road of tears' myself at the moment, it creeps up doesn't it. It's time I rode to the end of that road. I know what to do. You are a star lael, and perhaps I was meant to see this vid. Glad I did. All the best in what you do.
@royevans45814 жыл бұрын
@@skydivemaniac Thank you for your kind words Remco, crazy but just when you need a word or 2 to keep you on track, some awesome person comes along and hits you with a few. ))))) Beaming from ear to ear. Lovely people, they exist. 😃
@TheDrWhac4 жыл бұрын
Personally it would be an honor to be Lael's mechanic.
@fullgasjaxon75724 жыл бұрын
Just laughed all the way through that 😂😂👏🏻👏🏻🏴🏴🚴🏻♂️🏴🏴 ok now 3 things you need to get 1st a Tailfin bikepacking rack 2nd a bottle of scotch whiskey & 3rd a box of Tunnocks caramel wafers Hubba Hubba just watch the Pearl Izumi twice today in my taxi 😂😂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻All the best to you & your family for 2020 🚴🏻♂️🚴🏻♂️🚴🏻♂️🏴🏴🏴🏴
@rodrigoantoniorojo27254 жыл бұрын
Better woman ultracyclist should be Lael or Fiona Kolbinger, the absolute winner of TCR. Should be great a race among both
@Grabme7774 жыл бұрын
Lael is an awesome human being!!!
@lesleykenwood27154 жыл бұрын
Awesome and entertaining.😂
@Amanda.c914 жыл бұрын
love the no driving cars! she aint missing out on much! i love riding my bike to work. ill use my car for groceries and such but much rather prefer to be on my bike! everyone in their cars are so angry, honking, usually overweight, probably constipated lol especially in Houston. they need some breath, movement and fresh air!
@vswick4 жыл бұрын
Amanda Carlson I’m in Dallas. I want to ride to work, but am afraid due to all the aggressive SUV and pickup truck drivers. Even on short jaunts, they honk and swerve around me. I admire your courage! 🇨🇱
@johngrasing17153 жыл бұрын
She is the Luna Lovegood of bicycling. Luna is my favorite character in Harry Potter.
@SteveSmith-kc8rn4 жыл бұрын
I’m Lael Wilcox, I’m an ultra-distance cyclist, and Jay Petervary fucked with the wrong person.
@rathnasamuel9764 жыл бұрын
Wow! She is the best in inspiration for me and other cyclists.
@bironbrunelle51862 жыл бұрын
Did she say she rode down from Alaska twice that summer? Lol, before breakfast?
@onelove806210 ай бұрын
How do you not have permanent nerve damage in your hands from ultra cycling???
@jamesdunn6868 Жыл бұрын
Hold up there gym shoe I'm 76 and love to ride and with training I can go lol 😆
@steffenandersensahl94433 жыл бұрын
She is the greatest. I grew up in Denmark, and when she mentioned how Danes like their licorice, I could not stop laughing. What she described is my favorite kind lol.
@eveanddell4 жыл бұрын
Legend!
@magnus9165 Жыл бұрын
Look at those quads. I bet they get pumped on long rides.
@johnwaterman39377 күн бұрын
It is possible that she is the top athlete in the world .
@jasonwest32834 жыл бұрын
She really is absolutely my hero! Absolute legend. It would be a dream come true to get to ride with her. I thought the milk thing was all my own, well, actually for me, I go for a quart of half & half, and damn do i get the looks from people. :)
@marcusrose90664 жыл бұрын
Lael, Thank you for your positive impact on ultra-distance cycling. You are so kind and sweet, it is a great contrast to your badassness on the bike. Cheers to you and your endeavors.
@mtblover4 жыл бұрын
What an amazing woman!!!!
@Merkeuroney4 жыл бұрын
I really want to know how do she handle carrying all this water on those long ride?
@SandervV5554 жыл бұрын
she would probably match quite good with Guy Martin.
@faridelfadani54044 жыл бұрын
I agree, totally, they almost identical
@AlotlikeArham1234 жыл бұрын
What a great personality! Her and interviewer are hitting it out
@Gioeufshi2 жыл бұрын
She reminds me of Elon Musk :D
@dalezapple24934 жыл бұрын
Lael is beyond amazing! For riding as much as she does I would think she would be a better mechanic
@Squiderrant3 жыл бұрын
That highway of tears story was fantastic!
@jlk71074 жыл бұрын
She’s awesome and inspirational. She’s doing what she loves
@ItaeJayАй бұрын
She's a liar and a cheater 😂
@emilythompson11394 жыл бұрын
lol, I always cry on airplanes too, I thought I was the only one haha
@bgrm1029 Жыл бұрын
I have so many questions! 1- What does she do if her bike breaks down in the middle of nowhere?! 2- How did she listen to audiobooks or other stuff in the middle of nowhere!? My phone barely has signal at my workplace,... if she has them downloaded, how does she keep her audio device running for 40hours+ 3- How does she know where she's going without a gps\phone service or a map? She showed her packing stuff and it didn't have a gps or physical map. 4- How does she sustain her lifestyle?! I wish I had enough time to go do long distance anything, always working to pay bills and stuff. 5- What bikes are taking her to over 20k miles a year?!
@dot7896664 жыл бұрын
I love how she involves everyone behind the camera!
@thrawn0r4 жыл бұрын
this was so fun to watch!
@mrsmartypants_14 жыл бұрын
There are A LOT of true crime podcasts etc... concerning The Highway of Tears. Search any of the common podcast apps and you will finds tons of info (Apple, Stitcher, Tune-In...) The tv show “48 Hours” did a fair summary in 2016: www.cbsnews.com/video/highway-of-tears-3/
@ericpitt38764 жыл бұрын
Angel, absolute angel.
@ana-marijadraskovic92682 жыл бұрын
you just solved my last problem with sleeping bags on bikepacking with down pants! I was like wtf are those so I searched it and now I finally have a small volume solution! Thank you!
@REMAX_CCA4 жыл бұрын
She's awesome!
@kennyobrien4 жыл бұрын
Lael has the best laugh!
@hawkrider884 жыл бұрын
Indeed, so cute.
@nimitacademy2 жыл бұрын
Lonsone Dove audio book
@derekalbertson1311 Жыл бұрын
Lael is an amazing person. Such a warrior. Such a great example of humility. Role model.
@ronbenjamin4351 Жыл бұрын
Love it! She got her license in my home town Key West!! What a small world!
@gyroeye Жыл бұрын
This was so good! Didn't want the questions to end. You're amazing Lael.
@dodginglions51633 жыл бұрын
what a hoot
@SE-qb9jv4 жыл бұрын
I think what your doing is super Amazing and inspiring. Lots of Love!!!!!! ❤️🚴♀️❤️
@festyguy74052 жыл бұрын
Love you Lael, from suburban Philadelphia PA!
@valarietolle85834 жыл бұрын
Awesome interview.
@redmasc4 жыл бұрын
I love this lady! If I had a choice to bike with anyone, I'd pick her!
@onerty12 жыл бұрын
A person laughing like this cannot be a bad 😊
@faridelfadani54044 жыл бұрын
For some reason lael really remind me of guy Martin, and I keep imagine they meet up, and fall in love and have a kid, and that kid will be hell of personality and really2 crazy on a track, with lael endurance and guy response, mark Marquez wouldn't stood a chance
@reddaB3 жыл бұрын
Omg this needs to happen. The kids would be absolutely insane and crazy fit with NO FEAR.
@JasonDBike2 жыл бұрын
This is the highway of tears. "is that a good thing?"
@drewskaret52423 жыл бұрын
This poor lady looks like she is 60 already.
@kane198320064 жыл бұрын
her jeans must have stretch to them 'cause her quads are massive! : )
@tomassoejakto4 жыл бұрын
I would listen to HER audiobooks 😇
@ardnfast4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! How has this video not got a million views?
@markschneider39152 жыл бұрын
So down to earth, she's amazing.
@alansmithee1833 жыл бұрын
There is no way you can not like this woman
@evelasq14 жыл бұрын
She is so funny with a great personality.
@Sills714 жыл бұрын
How do you figure she is the "world's best ultra endurance cyclist"?
@MKDon-di6yd4 жыл бұрын
Great inspiration for all of us ❤️ 🙏
@rileytuplin2694 жыл бұрын
Lael, your kinda nutz. 😂
@tonygriffin61444 жыл бұрын
Ambition extroirdinare.
@Daventhemermaid4 жыл бұрын
Would you do the IPWR or have a crack at the Ausie lap?