REI Presents: Fast Forward

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8 жыл бұрын

For bikepacker and ultra-long-distance racer Lael Wilcox, taking on the Arizona Trail-800+miles of desert singletrack-is a challenge unlike any other, and it will test her to the core.
This is one of a series of three short films featuring the stories of people connected to three trails: The Appalachian Trail, Arizona Trail and Bay Area Ridge Trail. Learn more about how Every Trail Connects at www.rei.com/h/trails

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@roelmattheeussen1117 3 жыл бұрын

"That's a lot of sitting!" Lol. Most amazing person on the planet! That smile and energy is so infectious

@WildOutdoorLiving 8 жыл бұрын

My favorite thing about this video is that she went on to win the Trans Am race overall, completely overall after casually mentioning it in this video here.

@LeeHanyoPhoto 8 жыл бұрын

4,400 miles in 18 days. So awesome!

@angry.8 8 жыл бұрын

Rei please make more of these beautiful videos.

@jluisl3652 4 жыл бұрын

i second this request

@mochileronomas 7 жыл бұрын

THE MORE TIME I SPEND ALONE, THE MORE COMFORTABLE I FEEL ALONE. -YES

@tacconelli 4 жыл бұрын

*while someone films her*

@jeremysweeten2792 8 жыл бұрын

Hero! When I saw her put the bike on her back...WHOA!! Beast!!

@tramsramsey 6 жыл бұрын

It's only 32 pounds... Not that exciting.

@jacobsanchez6924 6 жыл бұрын

Let's see you do it then. Regardless, if you've ever had a heavy pack then you know that it can be strenuous, and now imagine lugging a giant and awkwardly shaped bike on your bike. Definitely lighter if you're used to the outdoors and in shape, but still not an easy task for hiking through the Grand Canyon.

@brandonp2824 4 жыл бұрын

I carry a giant awkwardly shaped bike on my bike on my back all the time

@dclements0 8 жыл бұрын

Well done! I can't stop watching this video. Such a lively spirit with an adventurous mind. I want to ride my bike.

@josuezuniga6776 Жыл бұрын

Lael used to be way different before marrying RU,she was more shy,her voice was deep,now she looks so much more happy,she shines

@alwayslearning7672 8 жыл бұрын

This is great!! All the years i've been following these two I've never actually heard their voices cos' they don't make videos.Now I can at least put a voice to the photos.Make more videos.They are really inspiring.

@bruin4937 4 жыл бұрын

I so love this young woman's passion, spirit, and drive. She is already a success in life.

@Sheety33 8 жыл бұрын

Another great production - thanks REI.

@ck1425 4 жыл бұрын

Im wearing my REI sweats bought in 1999. Great quality things. Thx

@theherbivorehiker 8 жыл бұрын

These stories are amazing! So many of us have stories like this and it's wonderful to see.them brought to life. Keep up the great work @rei

@tedkay1017 5 жыл бұрын

What an awesome person. A true Fitspiration for sure. Sharing this with my 11yr old daughter.

@Anthony-hu3rj 4 жыл бұрын

Finally something I can relate to! Getting sick from pushing myself too hard. Man, I cried when I watched this.

@thetalkingfly 8 жыл бұрын

a very nice piece and she is really great

@vincentmiceli2554 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks REI, your videos are all terrific.

@ErickJuarezJr 8 жыл бұрын

I loved this. She is absolutely amazing.

@borisl.5407 5 жыл бұрын

Gosh, she's absolute beast! Great video

@SaadouneZinji 8 жыл бұрын

Your videos are extremely inspiring and very beautiful. Please make more and share your journeys with the rest of us that only get to dream of doing the same.

@singlespeedrider1910 5 жыл бұрын

Lael is one of our heroes...go go go Lael!

@marylim2011 8 жыл бұрын

WOW! you walked with the bike ... amazing. amazing. amazing.

@duaneshrode2556 8 жыл бұрын

Lovin' this new artful campaign

@myfrequencies1912 5 жыл бұрын

When someone is just born to do what they do. Great film as well!

@kuntymcfukofff4595 6 жыл бұрын

I’ve got so much respect for her!!! I’ve ridden the trans am and it ain’t no pickanick!!! I love her name too... I think I want my first granddaughter to be named Lael. Keep rockin young lady, I hope to meet you on the trail someday just so I can give you props in person.

@angry.8 8 жыл бұрын

Looks like an amazing journey for anyone who loves to ride.

@myaudlife4399 8 жыл бұрын

lovin these camera angles!!

@davidhardstaff8110 7 жыл бұрын

I've never been so gutted for someone I don't know before. Living how you want truly inspiring go for it keep going for it and go back and beat that time next year

@jasminerundall1961 7 жыл бұрын

She is such an admirable person, her dedication is amazing!

@mtbrockow5340 5 жыл бұрын

The Shop She's in working on her bike in the beginning is Flagstaff Bike Revolution. If your ever in Flagstaff its a great shop.

@HeartPumper 7 жыл бұрын

Freakin A as awesome, amazing and absolutely beautiful!! REI please come to Europe, we desperately need such outdoor shops (at continent at least)!!

@felixh.3788 8 жыл бұрын

Now I am sooo motivated! Great video about a great person!

@HeadPack 2 жыл бұрын

Lael is such a badass, and such an inspiration. Writing this in 05/22. She just set a new record on that trail, only to have an asterisk stuck to it. Some envious allegations. Same as when she did the Tour Divide.

@Bresciani5 8 жыл бұрын

This is incredible. Would love to do something like this, looks like a lot of fun.

@natsax6351 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video... this is amazing

@BradSavoie46 8 жыл бұрын

Great story and video! Time to go ride my bike

@JesseSchroeder 8 жыл бұрын

Boys, well done! Excellent film.

@tomassoejakto 6 жыл бұрын

You cant not like a person with a smile like Lael's 😍

@johnganshow5536 5 жыл бұрын

I thought Darwin was cool, riding to the Grand Canyon, then hiking across while his bike was shuttled around, Lael is my hero for doing what she did. She should talk more about the bike she uses. Thanks...

@shawnbrodrick8673 5 жыл бұрын

Exact same thing I was thinking

@TheDansindan 8 жыл бұрын

REI FINALLY on track with it's videos! Keep it up! Now you just need to start SPONSORING!!! Events AND athletes! I know it's been talked about in the last couple years, so just do it!

@magiscichoam 8 жыл бұрын

Superb! Absolutely well done. One of the best and most interesting "bikepacking" videos I've seen. May we have more?

@ridethedividemovie 8 жыл бұрын

Curious what the Trans Am Race is Lael says she's doing next? Check out the film 'Inspired to Ride'

@TheModernAsianMan 5 жыл бұрын

So inspiring. Such a well made video!

@knightriderexplorer335 5 жыл бұрын

Great job getting her to make your video👌👍🏻

@richardsneed9042 6 жыл бұрын

Epic video short. I could watch these all day! Inspirational cyclist too!

@CityWalks 3 жыл бұрын

I'm eating up all these bikepacking vids. So Inspiring. -H

@andrewcamarillo6118 5 жыл бұрын

beautiful story; Lael you are a special!

@lewisgates8861 3 жыл бұрын

Why have I never heard of this..... AWESOME....

@mickkae3704 7 жыл бұрын

Outstanding .. much respect

@MsExtremesports 8 жыл бұрын

spectacular video

@fransdiepstraten2201 6 жыл бұрын

Nice! Much enjoyed that!

@hikermonkey6183 7 жыл бұрын

what a fantastic journey!

@stevelampley2591 6 жыл бұрын

Just..WOW...pure inspiration!

@CrazyCloudZen 8 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I realize it's main purpose is to be a promotional piece for REI but it's really a shame that there are no credits given for the individuals who made it. It's not going to detract from the emphasis on the REI brand, don't worry about it. (Long time REI member and supporter.)

@honza3304 5 жыл бұрын

@daAnder71 I think everybody understood the idea. ;)

@phixxxer11 5 жыл бұрын

Be careful in Mexico people go missing it's no joke down there they play for keeps.

@stephenrobinson52 8 жыл бұрын

So inspiring!

@ElViejoPull 5 жыл бұрын

I love this vídeo! Motivational and inspiring to rodé your bike!!!🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

@jimdelong987 7 жыл бұрын

Lovin' Life, very well done!

@G-man45444 4 жыл бұрын

Big fan of this lady !!

@mikekuzio3814 8 жыл бұрын

Great work

@danbolton3180 8 жыл бұрын

If we only have one life, she can have the part of mine I waste dreaming about living. She an amazing inspiration.

@ChillTheFuckOutMeditations 4 жыл бұрын

badass!!! Lael is my hero!!

@AndrewRockliff 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful adventure and top marks for effort and determination.

@JOHNNYHAULAWAY 6 жыл бұрын

Great story... again..

@DrewMabry 8 жыл бұрын

really awesome video

@Thomass7586 6 жыл бұрын

She's 1 in a Billion. No Doubt. 🚲

@northwind9657 8 жыл бұрын

Smashing video! I'm 64 and I am Cycling Away From Planet X.

@tomfox9880 7 жыл бұрын

The best part is she wears flat shoes and platform pedals.

@alexgrytsenko85 4 жыл бұрын

That was my question... Who knows why she doesn't use click pedals, let me know please... She can save so much energy OMG...

@yetiman72 4 жыл бұрын

@@alexgrytsenko85 she used flats because of the hike through the Grand Canyon

@alexgrytsenko85 4 жыл бұрын

Chad Braunbeck there's many kind of cycling shoes where you don't feel you're wearing cycling shoes at all. But when it comes to riding your bike, it does make difference.

@buckmanriver 4 жыл бұрын

@@alexgrytsenko85 When it comes to hiking down and up the grand canyon your hiking shoes make a difference.

@rudipell90 4 жыл бұрын

I have done some trips in Central America and end up destroying my cycling shoes. I now wear lightweight hiking footwear.

@vivekk.n6923 8 жыл бұрын

I am so motivated a great video

@heini1113 8 жыл бұрын

Legend!!!!!

@mhilde7744 4 жыл бұрын

👍 ..AWESOME person! Inspirational!!....that's THE top podium!

@Wild_Maryland 7 жыл бұрын

Please make more videos like this.

@f1sk8mm 6 жыл бұрын

great vid! no clip-ins?

@jakobw135 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing! What kind of WORK do you do for 6 months?

@jamiebloomquist4821 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent storytelling. Can I ask about how you had Lael mic-ed. Her talking head segments sound amazing, as if she is speaking in a studio microphone. Is it a boom? I work at Baird and we tend to struggle with this. Currently we plug lavs into a Xoom. Thank you for your time.

@kaisersozay8978 3 жыл бұрын

I love her!!

@bowiewolfgang1088 4 жыл бұрын

Biking is fun👍Love it❤️

@daemonoid666 8 жыл бұрын

and she won it!

@ConnorDoc 8 жыл бұрын

Such a rad girl! Props!

@davehause8571 8 жыл бұрын

Right on!

@dannyzuehlsdorf3697 3 жыл бұрын

Lael is such a freakin' SAVAGE...in a good way!

@apriksatria 4 жыл бұрын

amazing video

@itsmattchase 8 жыл бұрын

Love it!

@ulaso3989 7 жыл бұрын

This chick is so rad.

@dougefresh133 7 жыл бұрын

What an amazing woman. Go Lael!

@michaelterry5095 6 жыл бұрын

She is amazing and inspirational. But for real suncream is like super important. 🚵‍♀️💯🌞💖

@Vass122 5 жыл бұрын

kudos to you - inspiring to say the least

@2Jeezuzisreal 2 жыл бұрын

Amaizing endurance

@jlouis102000 5 жыл бұрын

She is very impressive. Is she doing the Transam or the RAAM?

@rahulchakraborty338 5 жыл бұрын

You are incredible...

@karmayo45 5 жыл бұрын

멋지십니당~ from korea

@C345OFR 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe not the racing part, but everything else is #LifeGoals . Definitely food for thought, for me.

@justgivemethetruth 8 жыл бұрын

Great video. Really makes me want to do this trail for my first long hike. I'm not so crazy about carrying a bike through the Grand Canyon. Wonderful video, but I don't get the thing about racing ... how can you see, enjoy, contemplate or really experience if you are racing though as well as only eating junk food? I did bike rides like this for one day and ended up getting a very painful kidney stone from severe dyhydration if you do not take enough water. Live and learn ... looking forward for more videos like this, really inspiring. By the way ... "shame" .... no f'n way, that is an accomplishment just to be able to do that. Beautiful!

@dpsarchitetti 7 жыл бұрын

Love the short and the music at the end. Anibody know the name of the band?

@simsun0077 5 жыл бұрын

Très cool, en France les ultratrail sont pas simple, ta vidéo ma fait rêver. En France 100km dans les Alpes, genre la Vanoise en 5 journées c'est déjà bien...lol

@siriosstar4789 4 жыл бұрын

You seriously carried a bike down one side of the Grand Canyon and back up the other side? You must have super powers . Most people can’t do that hike under any conditions.

@bigtinyhomeadventurebigtin5201 4 жыл бұрын

Crushing!!

@rice_police88 7 жыл бұрын

Since it illegal to ride your Bike on the Grand Canyon, what if you can't carry it on your back? Is it legal to just walk your bike?

@LeeHanyoPhoto 6 жыл бұрын

Wheels are not allowed to roll on the ground

@andreasdahl717 5 жыл бұрын

wow! Just wow!

@plutoplatters 5 жыл бұрын

I'm still wondering how ?

@paxwallacejazz 4 жыл бұрын

Watch see the world. This nice Bulgarian Canadian bikepackes from the shore of Arctic Alaska to Argentina

@andrewOsoto 5 жыл бұрын

I doubled over when she said: There's this guy Nick that helps me with all my racing. He takes care of everything. He helps me with navigation, he sets up all my equipment... Typical girl :D