Bike records, bike safety, and more light shed on mental health in bike racing in this week's Social Digest.
A busy week on social featuring a birthday win for Jasper Philipsen, cherry juice recovery cocktails, and more.
On September 11, Wilcox set the female Guinness World Record for fastest circumnavigation of the globe by bicycle. This is how she kept her Specialized Roubaix running ‘flawlessly’ for 18,125 miles.
Wilcox, 38, rode 18,125 miles miles during her journey.
Wilcox set off on May 26 in her attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for fastest circumnavigation of the globe by bicycle.
The professional ultra-cyclist is attempting to set a new Guinness World Record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe on a bicycle.
Held in Girona, Spain the first weekend of May, the Traka has become the epicenter of global gravel.
On day 17 of the world's most iconic ultra bikepacking race, 17 riders have reached the U.S./Mexico border.
The Tour Divide kicks off in Banff, Canada on June 9 at 8 a.m. MST, and the 2,745 mile adventure is my favorite bike race to 'spectate.'
Some of Specialized's longtime adventure athletes like Sarah Swallow and Ty Hathaway were let go last week; they say the brand is cutting the entire ambassador program
Where cultural connections are the most important part of the race
However, Arizona Trail Race director says she is in violation of course rules and the result will not be recognized.
How does the 34-year-old fit it all in? By being thoroughly stoked on everything she does.
Lael Wilcox and Jenny Graham ride Iceland's stunning Continental Divide and explore how the country is making the most of its natural resources.
Check out rapha racing's author page.
Check out rapha racing's author page.
The ultra-endurance cyclist hopes to complete 858-mile route in under five days.
Here's what Amity Rockwell, Peter Stetina, Lael Wilcox, Ted King and others had to say after finishing Unbound Gravel.
Check out Abby Mickey's author page.
In 2017, Wilcox rode 4,500 miles of Alaskan roadway. In 2020, she and her girlfriend, photojournalist Rugile Kaladyte, returned to document the journey and inspire others to pedal along.
The Alaska-based brand continues to innovate its line of light and fast bikepacking gear.
Check out CyclingTips's author page.
Check out CyclingTips's author page.
Check out sarah moore's author page.
For Lael, the 350 miles of Dirty Kanza XL isn't enough, so she has decided to ride 650 miles to get there as well.
Check out Ella CyclingTips's author page.
Check out CyclingTips's author page.
Check out Simone Giuliani's author page.