REI Presents: Fast Forward

[@roelmattheeussen1117]

"That's a lot of sitting!" Lol. Most amazing person on the planet! That smile and energy is so infectious

[@angry.8]

Rei please make more of these beautiful videos.

[@jluisl3652]

i second this request

[@jeremysweeten2792]

Hero! When I saw her put the bike on her back...WHOA!! Beast!!

[@tramsramsey]

It's only 32 pounds... Not that exciting.

[@jacobsanchez6924]

Let's see you do it then. Regardless, if you've ever had a heavy pack then you know that it can be strenuous, and now imagine lugging a giant and awkwardly shaped bike on your bike. Definitely lighter if you're used to the outdoors and in shape, but still not an easy task for hiking through the Grand Canyon.

[@brandonp2824]

I carry a giant awkwardly shaped bike on my bike on my back all the time

[@WildOutdoorLiving]

My favorite thing about this video is that she went on to win the Trans Am race overall, completely overall after casually mentioning it in this video here.

[@LeeHanyoPhoto]

4,400 miles in 18 days. So awesome!

[@bruin4937]

I so love this young woman's passion, spirit, and drive. She is already a success in life.

[@dclements0]

Well done! I can't stop watching this video. Such a lively spirit with an adventurous mind. I want to ride my bike.

[@mochileronomas]

THE MORE TIME I SPEND ALONE, THE MORE COMFORTABLE I FEEL ALONE. -YES

[@tacconelli]

*while someone films her*

[@ck1425]

Im wearing my REI sweats bought in 1999. Great quality things. Thx

[@Anthony-hu3rj]

Finally something I can relate to! Getting sick from pushing myself too hard. Man, I cried when I watched this.

[@tedkay1017]

What an awesome person. A true Fitspiration for sure. Sharing this with my 11yr old daughter.

[@CityWalks]

I'm eating up all these bikepacking vids. So Inspiring. -H

[@jasminerundall1961]

She is such an admirable person, her dedication is amazing!

[@myfrequencies1912]

When someone is just born to do what they do. Great film as well!

[@alwayslearning7672]

This is great!! All the years i've been following these two I've never actually heard their voices cos' they don't make videos.Now I can at least put a voice to the photos.Make more videos.They are really inspiring.

[@singlespeedrider1910]

Lael is one of our heroes...go go go Lael!

[@marylim2011]

WOW! you walked with the bike ... amazing. amazing. amazing.

[@kuntymcfukofff4595]

I’ve got so much respect for her!!! I’ve ridden the trans am and it ain’t no pickanick!!! I love her name too... I think I want my first granddaughter to be named Lael. Keep rockin young lady, I hope to meet you on the trail someday just so I can give you props in person.

[@angry.8]

Looks like an amazing journey for anyone who loves to ride.

[@SaadouneZinji]

Your videos are extremely inspiring and very beautiful. Please make more and share your journeys with the rest of us that only get to dream of doing the same.

[@borisl.5407]

Gosh, she's absolute beast! Great video

[@G-man45444]

Big fan of this lady !!

[@lewisgates8861]

Why have I never heard of this..... AWESOME....

[@CrazyCloudZen]

Nice video. I realize it's main purpose is to be a promotional piece for REI but it's really a shame that there are no credits given for the individuals who made it. It's not going to detract from the emphasis on the REI brand, don't worry about it. (Long time REI member and supporter.)

[@honza3304]

@daAnder71 I think everybody understood the idea. ;)

[@phixxxer11]

Be careful in Mexico people go missing it's no joke down there they play for keeps.

[@josuezuniga6776]

Lael used to be way different before marrying RU,she was more shy,her voice was deep,now she looks so much more happy,she shines

[@Bresciani5]

This is incredible. Would love to do something like this, looks like a lot of fun.

[@duaneshrode2556]

Lovin' this new artful campaign

[@BradSavoie46]

Great story and video! Time to go ride my bike

[@tomassoejakto]

You cant not like a person with a smile like Lael's 😍

[@thetalkingfly]

a very nice piece and she is really great

[@johnganshow5536]

I thought Darwin was cool, riding to the Grand Canyon, then hiking across while his bike was shuttled around, Lael is my hero for doing what she did. She should talk more about the bike she uses. Thanks...

[@shawnbrodrick8673]

Exact same thing I was thinking

[@vincentmiceli2554]

Thanks REI, your videos are all terrific.

[@davidhardstaff8110]

I've never been so gutted for someone I don't know before. Living how you want truly inspiring go for it keep going for it and go back and beat that time next year

[@mtbrockow5340]

The Shop She's in working on her bike in the beginning is Flagstaff Bike Revolution. If your ever in Flagstaff its a great shop.

[@andrewcamarillo6118]

beautiful story; Lael you are a special!

[@danbolton3180]

If we only have one life, she can have the part of mine I waste dreaming about living. She an amazing inspiration.

[@ridethedividemovie]

Curious what the Trans Am Race is Lael says she's doing next? Check out the film 'Inspired to Ride'

[@ErickJuarezJr]

I loved this. She is absolutely amazing.

[@JesseSchroeder]

Boys, well done! Excellent film.

[@Sheety33]

Another great production - thanks REI.

[@HeadPack]

Lael is such a badass, and such an inspiration. Writing this in 05/22. She just set a new record on that trail, only to have an asterisk stuck to it. Some envious allegations. Same as when she did the Tour Divide.

[@theherbivorehiker]

These stories are amazing! So many of us have stories like this and it's wonderful to see.them brought to life. Keep up the great work @rei

[@TheDansindan]

REI FINALLY on track with it's videos! Keep it up! Now you just need to start SPONSORING!!! Events AND athletes! I know it's been talked about in the last couple years, so just do it!

[@richardsneed9042]

Epic video short. I could watch these all day! Inspirational cyclist too!

[@HeartPumper]

Freakin A as awesome, amazing and absolutely beautiful!! REI please come to Europe, we desperately need such outdoor shops (at continent at least)!!

[@magiscichoam]

Superb! Absolutely well done. One of the best and most interesting "bikepacking" videos I've seen. May we have more?

[@audiesbuilds]

lovin these camera angles!!

[@hikermonkey6183]

what a fantastic journey!

[@stevelampley2591]

Just..WOW...pure inspiration!

[@AndrewRockliff]

Wonderful adventure and top marks for effort and determination.

[@natsax6351]

Beautiful video... this is amazing

[@mickkae3704]

Outstanding .. much respect

[@felixh.3788]

Now I am sooo motivated! Great video about a great person!

[@northwind9657]

Smashing video! I'm 64 and I am Cycling Away From Planet X.

[@MsExtremesports]

spectacular video

[@JOHNNYHAULAWAY]

Great story... again..

[@Wild_Maryland]

Please make more videos like this.

[@jamiebloomquist4821]

Excellent storytelling. Can I ask about how you had Lael mic-ed. Her talking head segments sound amazing, as if she is speaking in a studio microphone. Is it a boom? I work at Baird and we tend to struggle with this. Currently we plug lavs into a Xoom. Thank you for your time.

[@stephenrobinson52]

So inspiring!

[@billwilliams4090]

great video...but it's not 800+ miles of singletrack, a lot of it is paved road and dirt road

[@mikekuzio3814]

Great work

[@Thomass7586]

She's 1 in a Billion. No Doubt. 🚲

[@jlouis102000]

She is very impressive. Is she doing the Transam or the RAAM?

[@C345OFR]

Maybe not the racing part, but everything else is #LifeGoals . Definitely food for thought, for me.

[@rice_police88]

Since it illegal to ride your Bike on the Grand Canyon, what if you can't carry it on your back? Is it legal to just walk your bike?

[@LeeHanyoPhoto]

Wheels are not allowed to roll on the ground

[@paxwallacejazz]

Watch see the world. This nice Bulgarian Canadian bikepackes from the shore of Arctic Alaska to Argentina

[@jakobw135]

Amazing! What kind of WORK do you do for 6 months?

[@justgivemethetruth]

Great video. Really makes me want to do this trail for my first long hike. I'm not so crazy about carrying a bike through the Grand Canyon. Wonderful video, but I don't get the thing about racing ... how can you see, enjoy, contemplate or really experience if you are racing though as well as only eating junk food? I did bike rides like this for one day and ended up getting a very painful kidney stone from severe dyhydration if you do not take enough water. Live and learn ... looking forward for more videos like this, really inspiring. By the way ... "shame" .... no f'n way, that is an accomplishment just to be able to do that. Beautiful!

[@ChillTheFuckOutMeditations]

badass!!! Lael is my hero!!

[@2Jeezuzisreal]

Amaizing endurance

[@DrewMabry]

really awesome video

[@tomfox9880]

The best part is she wears flat shoes and platform pedals.

[@alexgrytsenko85]

That was my question... Who knows why she doesn't use click pedals, let me know please... She can save so much energy OMG...

[@yetiman72]

@@alexgrytsenko85 she used flats because of the hike through the Grand Canyon

[@alexgrytsenko85]

Chad Braunbeck there's many kind of cycling shoes where you don't feel you're wearing cycling shoes at all. But when it comes to riding your bike, it does make difference.

[@buckmanriver]

@@alexgrytsenko85 When it comes to hiking down and up the grand canyon your hiking shoes make a difference.

[@rudipell90]

I have done some trips in Central America and end up destroying my cycling shoes. I now wear lightweight hiking footwear.

[@fransdiepstraten2201]

Nice! Much enjoyed that!

[@jimdelong987]

Lovin' Life, very well done!

[@apriksatria]

amazing video

[@TheModernAsianMan]

So inspiring. Such a well made video!

[@kaisersozay8978]

I love her!!

[@ConnorDoc]

Such a rad girl! Props!

[@f1sk8mm]

great vid! no clip-ins?

[@ulaso3989]

This chick is so rad.

[@daemonoid666]

and she won it!

[@dpsarchitetti]

Love the short and the music at the end. Anibody know the name of the band?

[@rahulchakraborty338]

You are incredible...

[@vivekk.n6923]

I am so motivated a great video

[@dougefresh133]

What an amazing woman. Go Lael!

[@ElViejoPull]

I love this vídeo! Motivational and inspiring to rodé your bike!!!🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@dannyzuehlsdorf3697]

Lael is such a freakin' SAVAGE...in a good way!

[@mhilde7744]

👍 ..AWESOME person! Inspirational!!....that's THE top podium!

[@nickkline9874]

Hauschka! Great choice of soundtrack.

[@simsun0077]

Très cool, en France les ultratrail sont pas simple, ta vidéo ma fait rêver. En France 100km dans les Alpes, genre la Vanoise en 5 journées c'est déjà bien...lol

[@Amritahealthfoods]

love love your videos .. just one thought - in another video you mentioned how you drink a ton of milk - milk causes a lot mucus, which may be part of the issue w/ the breathing .. just a thought ..

[@bradboyle5619]

Great video, commendable effort, but the obsession with racing is sad. The AZT is such a beautiful trail, beyond gorgeous, so much to see. Where is the virtue in rushing? The stretch of trail she rode in 1 day I rode in 3. My only regret is that I had to rush. Wish I'd done it in 5 days instead.

[@austinshoupe1506]

Neither approach is wrong. One is about technical ability and the other is about appreciation.

[@thatguyonabicycleofconsurv3908]

A tear jerker..... so bad she can't finish the race

[@OrientalXpresso]

She had to carry her bike through the grand canyon? Amazing athlete.

[@ExploreSomethingFilms]

Wait, did she hike rim to rim with a bike on her back?

[@siriosstar4789]

You seriously carried a bike down one side of the Grand Canyon and back up the other side? You must have super powers . Most people can’t do that hike under any conditions.

[@andrewOsoto]

I doubled over when she said: There's this guy Nick that helps me with all my racing. He takes care of everything. He helps me with navigation, he sets up all my equipment... Typical girl :D

[@Vass122]

kudos to you - inspiring to say the least

[@jimwortham8634]

I do a lot of biking also fantastic video I do wonder what she does for money?

[@plutoplatters]

I'm still wondering how ?

[@heini1113]

Legend!!!!!