American cyclist Lael Wilcox rode more than 18,000 miles in 108 days, 12 hours and 12 minutes. She's claiming the record for the fastest woman to ride around the world. Skip to content ...

Lael Wilcox arrived at the finish of her around-the-world bike ride in Chicago on Sept. 11. She rode more than 18,000 miles. Rugile Kaladyte hide caption ...

(Photo by Rugile Kaladyte) Lael Wilcox ride: Day 47, Nullarbor to Ceduna, Australia. (Photo by Rugile Kaladyte) Lael Wilcox ride: Day 76 - Tetlin Junction, Alaska, to Destruction Bay.

Her journey was documented in film, photo and podcast form by her wife Rugile Kaladyte, a photojournalist by trade. “This film is Rue’s endurance effort,” Wilcox said.

I call Lael Wilcox one afternoon in late February because I know that, soon enough, she’ll be nearly impossible to reach. As someone who’s very often on the move, both literally and ...

American cyclist Lael Wilcox rode more than 18,000 miles in 108 days, ... Rugile Kaladyte. Lael Wilcox arrived at the finish of her around-the-world bike ride in Chicago on Sept. 11.