Packing for the Colorado Trail Race with Lael Wilcox

[@dominiquenuyts8309]

I would crown you the Courtney Dauwalter of ultra-cycling. You’re motivation to engage other people in your sport is amazing!

[@themississippikidful]

Such a sweet person and a great inspiration for the sport !

[@kak93]

I'm obsessed with her using the rock as a shaker, I love it! Lael's enthusiasm is such a treat.

[@rottieshepcalibre9156]

But is it necessary? Leave an inch gap of air and then shake

[@micheandmikey]

You're just so genuine Lael. After unpacking what you probably had just packed.....I hope you had a good laugh and a shake of the head. Always enjoy your content.....keep pedaling and keep smiling like you always do. Cheers!

[@Nuggery]

She emits a nice warm energy! ❤

[@NCtrailX]

Love your video - and great idea to run the hybrid pedals and bring the Hokas for the hike a bike sections!

[@Milessongs]

Thank you SO Much for sharing all of this great inside info with us. Your consistently positive attitude is super-inspirational!! Good luck always!

[@VeloObscura]

Always great to see what Lael is running! The efficiency of packing is really fascinating and even more casual bike tourers could learn a thing or two.

[@melchurch3019]

So fun to see how you prepare for such an epic race. Your stories and enthusiasm are wonderful. Good luck with your ride.

[@Rubbernecker]

This is great! Big fan of hers, she's amazing.

[@suzannekaplan7852]

Go Lael! You rock. Your enthusiasm is so infectious. Would love to know how the bike feels and handles fully loaded on gnarly single track. Good luck out there and be safe!

[@felixjackson2670]

Words fail me. Outstanding.

[@HeadPack]

Good luck and good health, Lael. You are such an inspiring athlete.

[@dan_5319]

"Throw a rock in there....shake it up" Love it

[@daveebert7747]

Hey Lael I have been running the same pedals on my Kona Rove for two years now. I really like the option of having a flat side with studs when it more advantageous to use. I just got back from my first GDMBR and UtePass Steve says hi, I camped at his place one night. Good luck with the race, I've always loved your sense of fun about bike packing and riding bikes in general.

[@Wbs70]

always very informative. thank you for that.

[@p504504]

thank you for the lesson, just in time before my first bikepacking race!!

[@bryanschwertner3585]

Have a good race! Take care and be careful!

[@obikedog]

Awesome breakdown. Wishing you the best! I definitely don't like to ride after dark in summer without clear glasses. Bugs will kamikaze my lights and inevitably hit my face instead!

[@DavidJames-sv9sm]

Thanks for sharing. Always fascinating to see what you carry, and how the kit evolves

[@graffix11us]

Best of luck, Lael! Glad you got the asthma under control, I too race with asthma and live in the high country of Colorado. It's almost something I don't think about now with the steroid inhaler daily and a bit of Albuteral on high intensity days. I know there is a great story behind each and every one of those little, odd bits you pack along with you 🙂 Might want to get a fresh tube to replace the old beat up one, but here's hoping you won't need it.

[@PumpkinVillage]

Very informative video. Good luck and take care, Al

[@wordmunger]

Wow! Fantastic to see your setup and to hear some stories from the Tour Divide. Best of luck in the race -- I would love to hike that trail some time. It's definitely way too tough for me to ride, lol!

[@penelopejamilecharle]

Best of luck to you 🍀 and thanks for the video, they are always interesting and informative 🙏

[@jonathonmcmillan9410]

How can we get that frame bag for the Epic Evo? I'm in the market.

[@lovrolamovsek5118]

Go Lael, greetings from Ljubljana.

[@mikedesrochers]

Giv'r Lael!

[@MG-ux3qd]

She is so cool!

[@shawnbrown1404]

Awesome video!! Do you have links for the products you're using on your rig?

[@keepingtherubberdown5715]

Awesome set up for breaking records.. As of now on Thursday AM you are sitting great.. I don't recall seeing anything to purify water.. The rivers were running fast so not that you would need it perse. But, always nice.. 6th OA and still lead female as I watch this

[@BradyLikesBikes]

Good luck! Excited to see how you do. Ever try Embark syrup? I love their stuff for rides as opposed to regular gels.

[@mrfaffer-c3q]

good luck !!!! just fyi rotor bolts work for cleat bolts. unless you have center lock then well shittt.

[@sometimesoonfan]

What straps do you use on your handlbar dry bag setup? thanks!

[@rorykotarac2989]

Have fun Lael

[@robertbotta6536]

Such a big fan of yours. Hey Lael do you bring a water filter with you? Didn’t see it in this vid but may have missed it.

[@rgreen1378]

I had the same problem with cleat screws….loctite for the win.

[@peterboynton5772]

What brand are the rain paints and what is the name of the thermarest sleeping pad? Thanks Lael!

[@michaellachance8460]

You are amazing

[@scotquigley513]

No water filter?

[@mandywalker211]

I need to know where the pizza & cheesecake go in your bags!!

[@graffix11us]

She stores those in her cheeks! Like a chipmunk 🙂

[@Helmethairmeowmix]

What if you cut out dairy to see if your asthma improved? Just curious. Go Lael!!🎉

[@srenmllerjepsen6137]

What kind of Fenix light are you using?

[@srenmllerjepsen6137]

@@blancobasnett nice. Do you know why she didn't pick the BC26R?

[@srenmllerjepsen6137]

@@blancobasnett No, it most be the BC26R-D.

[@adipranoto1396]

My idol

[@arcoulant87]

Rubber side down good luck.

[@sudo936]

It's ok to use a sleeping mat Lael no judgment😂

[@joellevg3698]

Why not à rack to save your back

[@TheRickurb]

I’m surprised to see a backpack rather than a rear carry of some kind

[@zakariaouaana9136]

👋👋👋❤️

[@denisrogers4358]

Merckx LeMond Tomac Wilcox

[@denisrogers4358]

@@blancobasnett V.V.A. Victor Vincente of America he won RAAM, changed is name to as such… turned around and pedaled back to Cali. ~ legend ! Oh also multiple US National road champ and Olympian. He would hold the “Resida to the Sea” event… starting everyone, noting the timing… hop on his hand made “Topanga” pass everyone and score the results. Rad

[@fpeter01]

It's easy. If you don't sleep you can ride 24 hours every day.

[@gonzalezgaraypablo]

4 extra sram batteries 😱

[@iancho9587]

Sponsorship isn't that much fun as we all think of

[@neilburrows6670]

Has Lael heard of exercise induced asthma and how nose inhalation helps enormously? James Nestor's Breathe book is tremendously enlightening on this topic, as is the literature on the lesser known dystonic respiratory crisis.

[@ellerybice3787]

Who's wife are you again, other words whom is your husband missy?

[@ellerybice3787]

Let's start with a needle and thread, severe mental issues should not prevent mending one's clothing.