Lael Wilcox: around the World faster ..

[Ming the Merciless]

She is currently 64% moving time. Showing difference from Amy and Kyle in approach. Often true in TCR that the lead riders have a higher percentage moving time.

 

[matticus]

She is currently 64% moving time. Showing difference from Amy and Kyle in approach. Often true in TCR that the lead riders have a higher percentage moving time.

I think it's going to be fascinating comparing the two "teams" in real time as they dash round very similar routes!

 

[kynikos]

Cheers!

One bit caught my eye:
"As a trial run, I will ride across the US in March with the support crew as a test of equipment, team
dynamics and to verify my fitness. We will simulate around the world pace & strategy, covering 240 miles per day
while optimizing sleep & recovery. This will also be a test run for live coverage and promotion."

Anyone seen any updates on that? Might be interesting to ascertain the size/type of support team/vehicles.

You can check out her Komoot profile for details - here's a screengrab showing her support vehicle for the trial run:

 

[kynikos]

...and this one from yesterday (bit difficult to id the vehicle):

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Should be finished in just under 3 days.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

I think it's going to be fascinating comparing the two "teams" in real time as they dash round very similar routes!

At least Lael has the decency to be moving whilst I am awake to watch the tracker.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

https://www.bikeradar.com/news/lael-wilcox-rides-282-miles-on-day-one-of-world-record-attempt

 

[matticus]

https://www.bikeradar.com/news/lael-wilcox-rides-282-miles-on-day-one-of-world-record-attempt

Publicity stunt. Typical influencer.

Bit like F1 teams running underweight in practice. Hrumph.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Cheers!

One bit caught my eye:
"As a trial run, I will ride across the US in March with the support crew as a test of equipment, team
dynamics and to verify my fitness. We will simulate around the world pace & strategy, covering 240 miles per day
while optimizing sleep & recovery. This will also be a test run for live coverage and promotion."

Anyone seen any updates on that? Might be interesting to ascertain the size/type of support team/vehicles.

Found this about her trial run. Really good read and insight into the challenges and how she thinks and feels.

https://www.laelwilcox.net/around-the-world-trial-run