In 2024, Lael Wilcox set a new world record for circumnavigation of the earth by bicycle. For 108 days, 12 hours and 12 minutes she rode, joined by friends and fans, with her journey documented by Rugile Kaladyte.
This is the film of that ride, filled with highs and lows, incredible roads, friends and fans. Beyond the record, it’s about the experience and the connections made, and how the bicycle makes it possible.
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I’m so proud of Rue for putting this together ❤ A huge thanks to the cycling community for riding with me & making my trip so special. We’re fired up! Next year, I’m going after the men’s record: 78 days. We had a lovely first attempt— learned so much & had the best time. I’m really looking forward to giving it another crack. Can’t believe I love riding my bike more than when I started a year ago.
Amazing two women ❤. Rue's "behind the scenes" story would be as much interesing. Hope to see or read it one day.
Just an AMAZING human. Such an inspiration. A herculean effort by Ru to capture such an incredible accomplishment . Beautiful. I cried for joy at the completion of Laels ride.
This was an amazing edit. So happy to see Jered and Ashley with a cameo…
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I’ve been following Lael for years and she inspired me to bikepack 1500km across British Columbia. We were on the road the same time and I used her updates to fuel me and push on to the next town. Thank you for being such a positive influence and for giving us content that makes people dream big like I did.
Lael you are such a beast! You do this all with the best attitude and always with a smile on your face. Thanks for being such a positive light in this dark world.
Amasing 🙌 My only regret is missing you passing through Bordeaux France … Can’t wait to see your next adventure 🤘
Wow what an amazing adventure and Judy loved watching this. Well done Lael and Rue 👏👏👏👏👏
WHAT AN EPIC DOCUMENTATION AND RIDE!
I kept waiting for you to burp after all those Cokes…
Such a warm, emotional, and inspiring film. It completely captures Lael’s kindness, excitement, and endless joy of riding. So glad Rue was able to make such a touching film and share it with us all. You both make it look so easy. 🫶🏻
Wow!
So glad this trip was documented. Thanks for putting it together.
NAAHHH,not the whole world
Lael is just my most favourite person in the world. Her attitude to the challenge and life in general is just so inspiring. She is so good with everyone she meets. I loved the time she took with the kids. ❤
one continent missiing?? 🤔
it would too see some stories from there.
Rue, you've created something incredible here; I don't think there is a truer example of charsima than what you captured with Lael. Her joy is as infectious on the screen as it clearly is in person.
Dear Lael, you are one of the purest souls of any human being. The joy that you have from doing what you do is infectious. ❤
Dear Rue, thank you for bringing us all along on this journey with your beautiful work. ❤
I shed happy tears throughout this film.
I had the chance to meet Lael in Boulder at the premier screening of this film. What an inspiring human being and film!
Amazing work Lael and Rue! I can’t wait for 78 more days of the podcast. It is insane to have done that and not one night been negative. Inspirational on so many levels.
Lovely. Lael you are such an inspiration! Thank you Rue for the art!
I planned for a very long time to run the last 50 miles with Lael on arrival day in Chicago but got injured some time before. Nevertheless I was able to ride the last 2 miles and be there to celebrate! So glad I could be part of it! Go Lael!
Amazing ride and amazing film. So inspirational. Love to hear about the behind the scene on the filming. Coke better pitch ias a sponsor for the next one.
Rue your film is even more beautiful than I could have imagined. The two of you captured the incredibleness of the world and the people in it so completely – Rue with your eye and creativity and Lael with your spirit. Thank you for sharing your journey!!
Bless up!
All that B-roll was beautiful Rue. Excellent work 👏 (The pair of you really did an amazing & inspiring job!❤)
Congratulations and a true Inspiration to every cyclists that ever turned a peddle form young to old. Keep on being who you are . Ty
Incredible! Always keeping the stoke alive even when it's rough
The humanity in this film is truly breathtaking. Thanks Lael.
That was one of the most inspirational things I’ve seen. I cried through a lot of it. Rue, you absolutely made a masterpiece. The emphasis of people was so great. You both are gifts to is all. Got to get back on my bike.😂
Incredible effort and incredible cinematography Rue! This is such a beautiful film – the color grading is awesome. Brought me to tears a few times with how epic this was!!
have no words, it's so wonderful
This is the best thing I’ve watched all year. Go Lael and Rue!!!
Wow Rue, beautiful work. It didn't feel like an endurance documentary; but an insight into an amazing woman being an ambassador for joy, friendship, and love.