Stay ConnectedThis summer, I’ll be riding around the world and going after the Guinness Record for fastest circumnavigation by bicycle overall. The current record is 78 days, 14 hours and 40 minutes set by Mark Beaumont in 2017.
Follow along as I deliver daily podcasts from the road. Presented by Ruckus Composites and Queen Stage: Women’s Cycling Podcast. Music was created by my brother, James Wilcox.
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Day six of my Around the World Ride: I rode 163 miles (262 km) from Hazleton, Pennsylvania to New York City.
Day five of my Around the World Ride: I rode 156 miles (251 km) from Clearfield, Pennsylvania to Hazleton, Pennsylvania.
Day four of my Around the World Ride: I rode 138 miles (222 km) from Harmarville, Pennsylvania to Clearfield, Pennsylvania.
Day three of my Around the World Ride: I rode 194 miles (312 km) from Newark, Ohio to Harmarville, Pennsylvania.
Day two of my Around the World Ride: I rode 259 miles (416 km) from Indianapolis to Newark, Ohio.
The morning of May 26, 2024, I set off from Chicago to begin my 18,000-mile ride around the world. On my first day, I rode 220 miles (354 km) to Indianapolis.
In this episode, I break down my Specialized Roubaix bike setup for the Around the World Record attempt.
This summer, I'm riding around the world to try and break the women's Guinness World Record (currently held by Jenny Graham at 124 days). I have to ride a minimum of 18,000 miles (29,000km). The route isn't set and that's part of the fun!
I asked Bea & Luca, expert route builders and race organizers, to design my track through Europe.
In this episode, we go over the rules and talk about the route.
I don't love planning, but every time I look at a map, I'm filled with excitement for the big ride! I'm starting on May 26 in Chicago and I'll be publishing an episode every day-- 10-20 minutes to share stories from the road.
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