The way she narrated such a long journey in a very smooth and entertaining way...no repetition, no pauses...so smooth and fun to listen to. She is indeed a great story teller and a woman to look up to. Bless your good soul. stay safe
I find I keep returning to Lee's TH-cam clips. Enthralling, captivating, engrossing, inspiring, uplifting, motivational. She reminds me why as a boy as soon as I got on my bike it was magical with that feeling of freedom and unlimited potential of adventure. That feeling is still as strong today 50 years later.
I want you to know that I cried seeing your TEDtalk Ride like a Girl because it is so inspiring. Although I’m a 52 year old man it really hit me. In my early youth I was more of a bookworm then a sporty boy and I hated gym classes and sports because I was never good at it. I was that slender boy that was always picked last when teams for gym at school were chosen because I threw balls or climbed robes ‘like a girl. So I started to hate everything sports related and sat quietly in the corner with a book. Last year I ditched my car and bought a bike for commuting and groceries and the psysical exercise was hard but last year ended with almost 9.000 km on the odometer of my bike computer. Daily distances are growing but stormy and rainy days in the flatlands of Holland can still be hard but I’ll succeed. What your Ted-talk told me is that I can loose the trauma of being ‘like a girl’ isn’t so bad; it is something to be proud of. I really hope that your talk is seen by non-manly bookish boys like the one I was and that the next time they are laughed at because they are ‘like a girl’ they picture you and laugh back or smile.
Lee is a natural story teller, a smart woman and a great cyclist who thinks a lot. I plan to share this with my non-cycling colleagues, for the collaborative perspective she offers.
I love this story and have watched this video several times. It’s an inspiration that I want to take with me on my own biking adventures. Thank you Lee!
I ride a ladies style comfort hybrid bike. And yes i'm a guy. No sore bum, no sore wrists. It's the best bike I've ever owned. I love it. And I loved this video. One of the best TedX talks I've seen.
this woman gets it. It's not about the goal, but the journey. Success, fame fortune are all for nothing if you don't take a break and learn to live in the moment more, learn to cooperate, make friends, etc
The Tesco thing cracked me up, because I had the same experience after a one week hiking and camping trip through the highlands once. Also in Ullapool, so probably even the same Tesco. It was pretty overwhelming. ;)
Thank you Lee, your understanding and definition of winning is inspiring. We live in a zero sum world and your view gives an alternative that is missing from so much of our worldview. I know in my life the simple act of riding a bicycle has altered my world and redefined my life. Thank you for sharing this incredible moment in time.
10 out of 10 Keep it short and sweet, Voice was full of passion, Connection to life, Tastefully executed, See the love, The strength to overcome, Power of the mind, Team work, Teaching the children TO BE, Another adventure awaits. THANKS.
There is something very beautiful with your voice and grace. But I still wonder how it would be for the first two guys whose efforts had been demeaned into humour.
I'm struggling to comprehend how 13 people gave this talk a thumbs down. What a delightful talk, what a wonderful and inspiring lady. From now on, I will aim to ride my bike 'more like a girl'
Hope to ride from Waterloo (Ontario, Canada) to Halifax (Nova Scotia, Canada) summer 2021. Hope to entice my then almost 14 y.o. son to join me. (He rode 800 km with me summer 2019). Yes, that cup of tea is sublime. (Secret of life: Be. Hear. Now. IMHO.) See you on the road - but FTLOG SEE ME FIRST! Peace!
damm that was tedious. Imagine being on a bike ride through the Highlands, loving the scenery , nature and you catch up with her, and she wants to talk Religion, Politics, and Feminism, which I suspect she knows nothing about anything about all 3, damm she must even bore the Animals. Scotland has great cyclists, Hoy, Beaumont, Jenny Graham and they put this wet dishrag up.
"Ride Like a Girl" ...sorry, you insulted half your audience, including me. I gave you ten seconds (which is ten seconds too many) and moved on. Bye...
She calls this riding like a girl?! I'm a 45 year old man who rides around town on a folding e-bike with a matching set of blue shopping panniers. I RIDE LIKE A GIRL!!!! 😀
The way she narrated such a long journey in a very smooth and entertaining way...no repetition, no pauses...so smooth and fun to listen to. She is indeed a great story teller and a woman to look up to. Bless your good soul. stay safe
I find I keep returning to Lee's TH-cam clips. Enthralling, captivating, engrossing, inspiring, uplifting, motivational. She reminds me why as a boy as soon as I got on my bike it was magical with that feeling of freedom and unlimited potential of adventure. That feeling is still as strong today 50 years later.
I want you to know that I cried seeing your TEDtalk Ride like a Girl because it is so inspiring. Although I’m a 52 year old man it really hit me.
In my early youth I was more of a bookworm then a sporty boy and I hated gym classes and sports because I was never good at it. I was that slender boy that was always picked last when teams for gym at school were chosen because I threw balls or climbed robes ‘like a girl. So I started to hate everything sports related and sat quietly in the corner with a book.
Last year I ditched my car and bought a bike for commuting and groceries and the psysical exercise was hard but last year ended with almost 9.000 km on the odometer of my bike computer. Daily distances are growing but stormy and rainy days in the flatlands of Holland can still be hard but I’ll succeed.
What your Ted-talk told me is that I can loose the trauma of being ‘like a girl’ isn’t so bad; it is something to be proud of. I really hope that your talk is seen by non-manly bookish boys like the one I was and that the next time they are laughed at because they are ‘like a girl’ they picture you and laugh back or smile.
Way to go Mark! Keep it up
Hope you're still riding strong mark, you've a great country for riding bikes!
Fix your typo then should be than!
You're no less of a man for not being sporty as a youth. I love bookish men myself, and I think lots of people do. 💜
Lee is a natural story teller, a smart woman and a great cyclist who thinks a lot. I plan to share this with my non-cycling colleagues, for the collaborative perspective she offers.
This is so touching. Speechless
That was inspiring! Thank you!
This woman inspires me to ride more.. she’s amazing!!
Almost poetic delivery of an inspiring story, thank you,quite beautiful.
I love this story and have watched this video several times. It’s an inspiration that I want to take with me on my own biking adventures. Thank you Lee!
I melted with admiration when she picked that bike up and slung it on her shoulder. She's the kind of hero/mentor all us girls/women need
What’s the problem? A good bike doesn’t weigh much, maybe 10-12 kg.
Don't bring gender/girl power into this. You have two arms and two legs just do it and keep your feministic conversations to yourself.
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Lee, I love your work so much. You are a massive inspiration. Thank you.
Love this TEDTalk. Wishing you well and a whole lot of joy on the Tour Divide.
I ride a ladies style comfort hybrid bike. And yes i'm a guy. No sore bum, no sore wrists. It's the best bike I've ever owned. I love it. And I loved this video. One of the best TedX talks I've seen.
Wow, her message resonates with me big time! She is a strong pieceful women with a great outlook on life
She is admirable and love her accent
Man, her speech filled me with such imagination and excitement - what an amazing storyteller and inspiration!
this woman gets it. It's not about the goal, but the journey. Success, fame fortune are all for nothing if you don't take a break and learn to live in the moment more, learn to cooperate, make friends, etc
We can ALL yes ALL learn so much from this Ladies journey ,I know i did and im 88 years .
Bicycles - my great passion since I remember! Well done Lee!
inspiring... being oneself... lovely talk
Great talk on the power of embracing challenges together. WTG Lee and good luck on all future endeavors!
"That cup of tea will taste sublime!" I get that! I get that so much!
For years i watch this like twice a year and it always evokes very deep emotions. And as an audio engineer i'd like to record Lee Craigie. :)
Love the video. Great message. Very proud !! Angus R
Love hearing about all your adventures and ideas to inspire women and girls to go for it and get out there!
Amazing, love your bike...
Thank you.
The Tesco thing cracked me up, because I had the same experience after a one week hiking and camping trip through the highlands once. Also in Ullapool, so probably even the same Tesco. It was pretty overwhelming. ;)
Thank you Lee, your understanding and definition of winning is inspiring. We live in a zero sum world and your view gives an alternative that is missing from so much of our worldview. I know in my life the simple act of riding a bicycle has altered my world and redefined my life. Thank you for sharing this incredible moment in time.
amazing speaker and amazing woman!
A very inspirational woman
10 out of 10
Keep it short and sweet,
Voice was full of passion,
Connection to life,
Tastefully executed,
See the love,
The strength to overcome,
Power of the mind,
Team work,
Teaching the children TO BE,
Another adventure awaits.
THANKS.
Really touching 💐💐💐
THIS. IS. STUNNING!
Brilliant.
Great video! Lee you are an incredible person, cyclist AND speaker! Hope that we'll hear more about your Tour Divide race soon!
I just picked up cycling and and at some point I want to go on a journey as long as yours
this talk had me glued to her every word :D
Gorgeous bike! About such a only dream! 🚲👏👏👏👍
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Great story
Greetings from Singapore!
Wonderful motivational presentation! Keep it up!
Inspirational. Good luck on the Tour Divide
simply beautiful.
Thanks Lee
Great speaker. Would be a pleasure to ride alongside her. Cycling is a sport of camaraderie.
There is something very beautiful with your voice and grace.
But I still wonder how it would be for the first two guys whose efforts had been demeaned into humour.
Awesomeness! Badassery!
Wow, such an inspiration to a older woman cyclist like me! Her thoughts toward the end of the video is what we all should be thinking about!
How did she do in The Great Divide race you should get it back on to talk about that
incredible woman...
I'm struggling to comprehend how 13 people gave this talk a thumbs down. What a delightful talk, what a wonderful and inspiring lady. From now on, I will aim to ride my bike 'more like a girl'
I love self-supported races; they're races for uncompetitive people (like me)
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Winning isnt always coming in 1st
Great video again Lee. Hope you take it how its meant but you must be Scotland's female Mark Beaumont a compliment indeed, Hope TD went ok.
Nah, he's a male Lee Craigie ;)
Now that is a near perfect Ted Talk.
6:04 this woman's face in he front row is bewilderment?
Lee is currently leading the women in the Tour Divide. Follow the race here: trackleaders.com/tourdivide17
Amazing girl
That 44 dislikes are from those bearded man she left somewhere behind in the tracks
well done Baby Girl.(Hen)
Brill :o)
Hope to ride from Waterloo (Ontario, Canada) to Halifax (Nova Scotia, Canada) summer 2021. Hope to entice my then almost 14 y.o. son to join me. (He rode 800 km with me summer 2019). Yes, that cup of tea is sublime. (Secret of life: Be. Hear. Now. IMHO.) See you on the road - but FTLOG SEE ME FIRST! Peace!
damm that was tedious. Imagine being on a bike ride through the Highlands, loving the scenery , nature and you catch up with her, and she wants to talk Religion, Politics, and Feminism, which I suspect she knows nothing about anything about all 3, damm she must even bore the Animals. Scotland has great cyclists, Hoy, Beaumont, Jenny Graham and they put this wet dishrag up.
Unbelievable what a woman
Pompous grandiosity
I hoped she would've ended get speech with this. They may take our lives but they'll never take our freedom
Scottish is like danish, real hard to listen to and also: fucking hilarious.
"Ride Like a Girl" ...sorry, you insulted half your audience, including me. I gave you ten seconds (which is ten seconds too many) and moved on. Bye...
Kirk T Then you completely misunderstood her and missed a great story.
Well, you missed out. Your loss.
Obviously didn't get the title
She calls this riding like a girl?!
I'm a 45 year old man who rides around town on a folding e-bike with a matching set of blue shopping panniers.
I RIDE LIKE A GIRL!!!! 😀
:) Boy or girl I think the bike and the freedom it offers trumps gender. Ride on my friend
Riding like a girl but only if you are Scottish and hard as nails lol
It's amazing what people get all wound up about,,,, I mean really she rode a bike for 4 days.... Big deal.
snore.................