Lael Wilcox on Instagram: "The heatwave will continue in Europe for the next week— traveling my route’s trajectory. I’ve been nauseous every day and finally threw up in the first hour of my ride this morning— heat exhaustion got the better of me. Concerned for my health & safety, my team asked me to stop my ride. Honestly, I’m amazed I’ve endured the past 14 days. Conditions have been really tough. I hate to quit, but it’s the right choice this time. I just can’t manage race pace in the heat. It was nice to finish the ride going past Fontainebleau in the center of France with a sweet crew. We’re heading to Switzerland and then back home— maybe adding a quick stop in Lithuania 🇱🇹 Thanks to everyone for cheering me on and riding with me— truly great to see people coming together & celebrating the sport. Presented by @rei Video by @rugilekaladyte"

4,138 likes, 481 comments - laelwilcox on June 21, 2026: "The heatwave will continue in Europe for the next week— traveling my route’s trajectory. I’ve been nauseous every day and finally threw up in the first hour of my ride this morning— heat exhaustion got the better of me. Concerned for my health & safety, my team asked me to stop my ride. Honestly, I’m amazed I’ve endured the past 14 days. Conditions have been really tough. I hate to quit, but it’s the right choice this time. I just can’t manage race pace in the heat. It was nice to finish the ride going past Fontainebleau in the center of France with a sweet crew. We’re heading to Switzerland and then back home— maybe adding a quick stop in Lithuania 🇱🇹 Thanks to everyone for cheering me on and riding with me— truly great to see people coming together & celebrating the sport. Presented by @rei Video by @rugilekaladyte".