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'The more you sleep, the better you perform' - Lael Wilcox and the secrets to ultra cycling

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'The more you sleep, the better you perform' - Lael Wilcox and the secrets to ultra cycling

Lael Wilcox, the fastest woman to cycle solo around the world in 108 days, talks to Rouleur about her 2026 record attempt, mental strength and the secrets of ultra cycling.

By Chris Marshall-Bell

Photography by Specialized

10 FEBRUARY 2026 | UPDATED 11.39 PM BST

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