Packing for the Tour Divide with Lael Wilcox
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- Revelate ambassador and 5-time Tour Divide racer, Lael Wilcox, breaks down her bike and bag setup, packing list, and a few tid bits about the race itself.
Lael currently holds the women's record for the Tour Divide at 15 and a half days. This year, she's aiming to break the men's record at 14 days!
You can follow Lael on her 2023 Tour Divide journey here: trackleaders.com/tourdivide23i...
Special thanks to Lael and Rue for taking the time to make this video 🙌 - Sport
I can not imagine that Lael has one single enemy on this planet. She is an amazing role model for humanity.
On particularly brutal parts of the Baja Divide, she has plenty of enemies who curse her and Nicholas for designing that route! Of course, those feelings do subside once one has finally rolled into somewhere with a cold beer or shower.
@Francisco Madrigal
Good grief man you sound bitter. How embarrassing for you.
@@franciscomadrigal21 right!
Jay Petervary just called lol
You make many excellent points. Agree.
Man she sounds so nice and gentle, who would think that she is so savage on that bike! Really looking forward to her breaking the overall best time record period.
Such positive energy and the enjoyment she shows.
Kit list in order discussed....
Bike, Specialized Epic Hardtail
Bike, Rock Shox SID
Bike, SRAM AXS Shifting
Bike, Ergon Handlebar Tape
Bike, Easton Drop Handlebars
Bike, Zipp Aerobars
Bike, Wahoo Roam, 2off (also a second as a "working spare")
Bike, Quadlock For iPhone
Bike, SON Dynamo Hub, & Zipp 3Zero Moto Rim
Bike, Sinewave Beacon (front light)
Bike, Revelate Designs Feedbags, 2off
Bike, Waterbottles, 2off
Bike, Revelate Designs Ranger Frame Bag (non-custom)
Worn, Jersey With Pockets
Bike, Revelate Magtank 2000
Revelate Magtank, Jojo Bars
Bike, Apple iPhone
Revelate Magtank, Apple Airpods
Revelate Magtank, Sunglasses & Pouch
Revelate Magtank, Clear Glasses & Pouch
Bike, 36T Chainring
Bike, 10-52T Cassette
Bike, Ergon SR Saddle
Bike, Rear LED Light
Worn, Rear LED Light on Helmet
Worn, Hi-vis Reflective Vest
Bike, Time Pedals
Bike, Spot Tracker
Bike, Revelate Designs Spline Lock Saddle Bag
Bike, Hoka Speedgoats & Steer Manufacturing Strap
Revelate Designs Pronghorn Harness & Drybag
Revelate Designs Pronghorn, Down Trousers
Revelate Designs Pronghorn, Western Mountaineering Sleeping Bag
Revelate Designs Pronghorn, Laurel Designs Bivi Bag
Revelate Designs Pronghorn, ThermaRest Sleeping Mat
Bike, Revelate Designs Ranger, Topo Designs Accessory Bag, 2off
Bike, Revelate Designs Ranger, 27000mAh USB Battery Pack
Bike, Revelate Designs Ranger, Inner Tube, 1off
Bike, Revelate Designs Ranger, Specialized Pump & Electrical Tape Wrapped Around
Bike, Revelate Designs Ranger, Tooth Brush & Paste
Bike, Revelate Designs Ranger, Chap Stick
Bike, Revelate Designs Ranger, Wallet
Bike, Revelate Designs Ranger, Passport
Bike, Revelate Designs Ranger, Spork
Bike, Revelate Designs Ranger, Sunscreen (full bottle)
Bike, Revelate Designs Ranger, Chain Lube
Topo Designs Bag #1
Topo Designs Bag #1, Phone Charger Cables, 2off
Topo Designs Bag #1, Wahoo Rival Charge Cable
Worn, Wahoo Rival (watch)
Topo Designs Bag #1, Inhaler
Topo Designs Bag #1, Sinewave Beacon Cable
Topo Designs Bag #1, Caffine Pills & Ibuprofen Pills in Plastic Bag
Topo Designs Bag #1, CR2032 Cells, 2off (for shifters)
Topo Designs Bag #1, SRAM Battery Charger
Topo Designs Bag #1, SRAM Battery, 3off (four in total, including one on rear mech)
Topo Designs Bag #1, SRAM Battery Charge Cable
Topo Designs Bag #1, AA Lithium Batteries (for Helmet Torch)
Topo Designs Bag #2
Topo Designs Bag #2, Helmet Torch, Black Diamond
Topo Designs Bag #2, Wahoo Roam Charge Cable
Topo Designs Bag #2, Tyre Sealant (Small Bottle)
Topo Designs Bag #2, Anker Mains USB Charger #1
Topo Designs Bag #2, Anker Mains USB Charger #2
Topo Designs Bag #2, Multitool Pliers
Topo Designs Bag #2, Cycle-specific Multitool
Topo Designs Bag #2, Zip ties, 3off
Topo Designs Bag #2, Patch Kit
Topo Designs Bag #2, Patch Kit, Patches
Topo Designs Bag #2, Patch Kit, Super Glue
Topo Designs Bag #2, Patch Kit, Spare Valve (complete)
Topo Designs Bag #2, Patch Kit, Needles & Thread
Bike, ReneHerse Fleecer Ridge 700x55 Endurance
Topo Designs Bag #2, Wolf Tooth Master Link Tool
Topo Designs Bag #2, Wolf Tooth Master Link Tool, Quick Link, 2sets
Topo Designs Bag #2, Brake Pads
Topo Designs Bag #2, Rear Mech Hanger
Topo Designs Bag #2, Tyre Plugs & Tool
Topo Designs Bag #2, Wahoo Roam ("working spare")
Revelate Designs Spine Lock Saddle Bag
Revelate Designs Spine, Jacket, Waterproof
Revelate Designs Spine, Trousers, Waterproof
Revelate Designs Spine, Gloves
Revelate Designs Spine, Gloves, Waterproof Outer
Revelate Designs Spine, Down Jacket
Revelate Designs Spine, Wool Socks
Revelate Designs Spine, Gnarly Nutrition
Every time I see a Lael video, I feel 100% better about my competitive and fitness goals…while being an awesome humanitarian! The world needs more Lael.
Love the walk though Lael! So fun watching the live tracker. You are crushing it!!
I might’ve also just ordered that MLD Bivy…
Hey can you Tell ne which company ist mld? I am drin Germany i dont find it❤
@@Levi_Allenhey Levi, can you Tell ne which Company MLD is? I dont find it❤
@@Avva2 The Mountain Laurel Designs Superlight Bivy
Lael is a real gem! I will never be a racer, but definitely motivated to get out there and discover some new cycling adventures!
Thanks for sharing this, Revelate. This is Chris, the spork guy from humangear mentioned in the video. It was a such a treat to meet Lael as she rode into town here in Bend, OR. Lael and Rue's film "I Just Want to Ride" was a huge inspiration to me riding the TD in 2022 (and my Spinelock, Magtank 2000, and Pronghorn drybag all went the distance!). I remember closely watching Lael's pack video for the 2019 race and I'm sure many will take notes from this one as well. Go, Lael! Don't forget to eat some ice cream on the way, and, yes, our GoBites Uno makes a great tire lever, too!!! 🙂
Thanks for the chocolate milk, Chris!!!
@@earthboymedia HAHA! Was great to meet and ride a bit with you. See you around the neighborhood!
Love the spork! And glad to hear our bags went the distance on your TD adventure!
Great products. I have a capCAP+ on my stainless Nalgene on my desk in front of me right now.
YES! Lael is such a pro at packing for these rides. Thanks for sharing this content!
She's got it so dialed!
Lael is just the sweetest most positive athlete. She is so inspiring!
She has the best energy out there. Enjoy the adventure!
Thanks to Revelate Designs for supporting this inspiring and amazing athlete!
Gives me goosebumps to hear the way you talk about biking. God speed.
Thank you for sharing this with me. I ride a stationary bicycle in my garage. However; I feel your video will be a real good informative for my niece who is an avid bicyclist.
It's so great to see the Leal of sponsored gucci kit is the same Leal of all thrift shop kit that we first fell in love with!
If anyone it's you breaking mens record 💪
I wish you all the best 😘Have fun, Lael!
One of the most beautiful human beings, well alive & kicking - American National Treasure - Lael Wilcox - she did it again: 16 days, 20 hours.
Lael, you're a huge inspiration for thousands of us, right now and for years to come!
Go Lael! Your positivity is contagious! Best of luck and I hope you crush the men’s record!! 👊🏻💥
We need to see a sit down Conversation with Lael and Courtney Dauwalter. So much in common
In a world of cliques, egos and snobbery Lael is a breath of fresh air. Just a lovely person, keep doing you Lael❤
Major Kindergarten teacher vibes from her. Just lovely.
Have a Great Race!!! 😀
Thanks, that was great!
❤ Go Lael! Wilcox & Houle families raised in the same Anchorage, Alaska neighborhood - a block or two apart. Yes, the Houle boys “old man” gets inspired by your videos-started bike packing & Gravel racing all because of you!! By the way at my age winning is simply not finishing last!! You go girl!!
Good going Lael. What an athlete. I bike pack, but I can't hold a candle to you. WE will be cheering for you. You go.
Hola Lael, I hope everything goes great in the race! I was going to say the biby looks like one I used to own from Mountain Laurel Designs... I also used to own a pad from Klymit (Inertia x frame) which only needs 5 breaths to inflate (literally) but you might already tried one in the past ;)
Leal, your positivity is next level! All the best for the race.
Thank you for sharing.
I have seen every video related to Lael Wilcox many times; and I have learnt a lot from them.
What about the hydration pack.
Somehow I think your packing is very well organized, although you aren't giving yourself a whole lot of credit. LOL! Thanks for taking the time to share this and actually pulling out all of your essentials. Watching the tracker, and of course you are doing well. Thanks Again!!
Lael is the awesomeness cyclist. So down to earth and I love her excitement .
I couldn't help but notice the irony in her gear setup though, Revelate bags on Specialized EPIC. Most people don't know this but Revelate Designs was originally founded as Epic Designs. You guessed it, Specialized does what does and sent a cease and desist letter to Eric and instead of getting into a legal battle with the big bullies Specialized are, changed the name to Revelate Designs. I had no idea Specialized owned the word epic🤷♂️
Awesome shake down vid of Lael's bike and gear. You do a great job in front of the camera. Watching the live tracker, keep grinding and be safe!!
Can't stress this enough: Wear the tracker on your body. If you crash and become incapacitated you may not be able to reach the tracker on your bike to hit the SOS button. (I use breathable Hi-Vis vest with some handy velcro tabs to fasten a Spot on my back just below the collar. Good view of the sky, comfortable and always on me.)
For other riders yeah. I think a) Lael may have film crew with her often and b) she may have an alternate form of wearable tech that has accident awareness. not sure if wahoo can do it. many modern phones and gps navi devices have it as an option on the top tier stuff.
She seems very sweet, authentic and humble! Great setup! Much love from Manchester
This is so fun. Thanks for the education Lael!
Love seeing her on the route this year!
Us too!
I'm not sure how ingot,here but I'm glad I did! I learned something and had a great time watching. Wishing you the best of success with your goals and race!
Great bike rider and even better person. Go Lael.
So lush, so inspirational, hope Jo Nation and her cross the line together!😂
Such an inspiration. Love the energy, positivity and stoke … especially in a male dominated activity. Good luck, Lael… hope you end up crushing your goals this time around while still enjoying yourself and being safe!
Wish you the best of luck on the route!
Have a great ride!
Love the energy! Thanks for the walkthrough and motivation it brings. 😀
She seems a super nice person, hope she does well
Lael is so cool! Such a great attitude :)
Thanks! Have a great ride 🤙
Love this! Some great tips on gear! Lael always upbeat! ❤
Wishing you good luck, kind weather, and lots of tailwinds, Lael!
Best of luck to you, Lael! Will be rooting for you the whole way!
Thanks for sharing Lael!! I admire your attitude and dedication for what you do with so much passion.
All the best wishes and keep having fun ❤
Thanks for sharing what you take.
Always good to see how little people can take
Good luck out there!
Have fun and enjoy the divide!
Such a cool video, subbed. Thanks 4 the lovely production
Great set up Lael
Good luck
Your going great, keep it up!
Well done you're awesome ❤
Always awesome to see your positive upbeat, inspiring attitude. Aloha! Loved watching and following along.
I love the tip about wrapping tape around your pump. Great idea.
Be safe and have fun.
One of my real life Hero’s.
Best of luck Lael!! Love that you are still wearing that t-shirt! For those of you asking, my site is in my bio to pick one up :)
What a nice person. I wish her best luck and strong legs for the rest of the tour. 🍀🌈💪🏽🥳
Thank you for all the energy and the smiles ! Have a great ride 🤙 I didn’t get the name of the bivy ?
Oh my gosh, she's such a sweetheart.
I didn’t know ultra riding was a thing. I’ve known about ultra running. But the logistics of this are even harder 😮
MLD! Ron’s the man!
Specialized ROCKS. And so do you. A real nice Bike. Keep up Your fantastic Work. No Flatties, no Crashies! .Ok? Southwest Germany is waving a Hand 💯🙏🍀🛡🙋♂
Go Lael Go!!!
Always smiling :)
Very cool to see that 3Zero Moto wheel. I was wondering if they were still a thing. I really like the idea, except for the spoke heads protruding into the tire.
Thanks for cheering.
rock on Lael
Go Lael!
Hi Lael, best of luck, beat your record!
This lady is such an honest athlete, I live on route as Trail Angel, put water out for all. Lael did not know, it's dark now and asked can't cheat, Lael your not cheating the cooler of water is right there and I've seen all riders from last night and today.
Thanks for the pictures!
Ute Pass Steven
About 10pm mountain time she's off into summit county over Ute Pass
Whoever did these tilt shift shots, whether it was done on scene with a lens or with some crazy modern software... Is a genius. And very well used within the context of the video.
That would be photographer extraordinaire. Rue!
Beautiful voice ❤
Good luck Lael
Lael is such an inspiration - not just in her physical achievements. Always so humble, so positive. She's just so captivating to listen to.
Thanks, Lael! All the best for this year's TD!
What a cute personality! Good luck 👍
It's amazing to me that such a sweet and affable person can be such a bad-ass on the bike. Lael is amazing personified.
Important question - Where's that t shirt from? Brilliant video as always from Lael and Rue!
Lael is the happiest cyclist I have ever seen, the more suffering and harder the riding, the happier she seems to get. I would love to meet her and go for a ride together. I bet she would be fascinating to talk to.
Good luck Confused one!
Shakedown ride to Banff?! 😂😂😂. Legend.
I got great one to one advice from Leal when I started looking into ultra distance rides and races. I copied many of her setup suggestions and try my best at riding with the same ethos and faff free mentality that she brings to the ride. I don’t win I doubt that would ever possibly happen but I do finish. I do carry a bit much but that’s life.
My big offer to all is to use a satellite tracker on any big rides where you out on a limb. They are excellent for friends and family to track you for safety too and they have a SOS feature should you need the feds to come get you.
So inspiring fun and beautiful
Lael, a pro tip, you frame, saddle and handlebar bags, can all be cold washed then airdried after every epic ride, I know this works as my missus will make me sleep outside the house if I didn't.
Speard word, trail Angel ute pass Steven between kremmling Colorado & silverthorne. MM 14.5, Blue cooler water at road, not much here but shelter and all good.
很棒的旅行！
Good luck Lael, Is the Saddle bag 16L?
Cool T shirt. Where’s it from?
Hi Lael, what type of spot tracker do I need to buy to do the tour divide race? This will be my first race, so I have no idea.
that sleeping bag dropped like a feather 😀👌🏻
Pronghorn huh. Been trying to buy that for almost 2 years. Will it ever be in stock again? Other than that, fantastic video!
🚴♀✨✨
Just wondering what your bike weights when fully packed?
Such bullshit she had to drop out of the official race a couple years ago. But its a testament to her love of riding that she still completed the trail knowing it didnt count.
Her love of cycling is contagious.
So you can't charge the battery bank off the dynamo hub ??
Pizza 🍕 🍕 🍕 She mentioned pizza!
Who would ever doubt what Lael is saying or doing. She is a great ambassador to the sport who trains hard, real hard. Some people are just jealous which is why they bitch and complain about other things.
Is this the 16L or 10L Spinelock?
How are you doing a 3000 mile race with a suspension fork? They say to service them every like... 300 miles which you don't have the time to do I assume? Are they more durable than the manufacturer recommendations?
50 hour service is a recommendation to extend the service life of a fork, but they'll go a lot longer with slightly less than idea performance. she'll do the route in ~14 days, so 250-300 hours of riding, and most of it gravel which won't demand too much out of the fork. Only 2.5x-3x the service interval for a full overhaul. Not idea, but the fork will also being getting temperature cycled much less than someone who rides 100 hours over the course of 4 months.