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Camp of Champions

Camp of Champions

First-timer or old hand, we encourage you to join us in Leadville for an informative look at the country’s most scenic and challenging course. Group training, offered both day and night, will familiarize you with key sections of the course. There will also be discussion sessions with race veterans to help you get the most out of your race experience. During our training camps, you’ll spend quality time with us and get to know your fellow racers. It’s an experience you’ll never forget.

Register

Date: July 4-7 & 8-11, 2013

Camp Fees: $2000 with Leadville Trail 100 race entry included.
$750 without entry included.

Registration: Register today!
Please call Abby Long at 719-219-9351 to complete your registration! Registration by phone only.

Registration fees cover:

  • Mechanical support from Absolute Bikes and Cycles of Life
  • SAG van support
  • Event photos
  • Incredible dinner at the Tennessee Pass Cookhouse
  • On-course aid stations fully stocked with water, energy drink, and food
  • Additional swag

Schedule

The Camp of Champions includes rides led by Six-time LT100 Champion Dave Wiens, four-time LT100 Champion Rebecca Rusch, 19-time finisher (16 finishes in sub-nine hours) Todd Murray, and 2007 Women's Champion Gretchen Reeves and other true Leadville experts; fully supported rides, well-stocked aid stations and SAG support on Friday’s and Saturday’s rides; special Camp of Champions VIP registration process at the race; pre-race warm up Ride with the Pros; mechanical support from Absolute Bikes and Cycles of Life; event photos provided by Absolute Bikes; intimate dinner at the Tennessee Pass Cookhouse; movie night at the Historic Tabor Opera House; amazing swag for all camp participants; and, most importantly, a guaranteed spot in the race. ENTRY FEE INCLUDED!

Check back here as the camp dates approach for the complete 2013 schedule.

Flight Information

Leadville is located approximately 100 mountainous miles west of Denver. Plan to arrive early to account for the 2-hour travel time from Denver International Airport. For your return flight, keep in mind that Sunday afternoons traveling back to Denver are often characterize by heavy traffic and can take significantly longer than 2 hours.

Transportation

You are responsible for your transportation to, from and in Leadville. We suggest the following options and will do our best to provide guidance in pairing you with others campers wishing to share transport costs:

Rental car, depending on bike transport, 2-4/vehicle.
Avis: 303-342-5500
Hertz: 303-342-3800

Colorado Mountain Express charter service. CME charters vans and will take a group all the way to Leadville. They can accommodate 10 people per van without bikes, or 5-7 with bikes for a charter price of $390.00/van (each way). They can arrange different pick-up times with enough advance notice. www.coloradomountainexpress.com

Cloud City Transportation
Service hours; 24 Hours a day, 7 days per week (970) 409-9972.
Service from DIA or throughout Colorado to Leadville available. Reservations line:
(970) 409-9369
Able to transport individuals, groups (bikes welcome).

Lodging

You are responsible for your lodging in Leadville. Click here for our recommendations.

Bike Shipping

Bike shipping packages are handled by our friends at Cycles of Life, please direct all questions to them by clicking HERE.

What to Bring

  • Bike – fully-tuned and ready to ride
  • Helmet
  • Glasses cycling
  • Cycling shoes (we suggest you bring your pedals in your bag rather than shipped with bike, just in case)
  • Shoe covers (just in case)
  • Cycling rain jacket
  • Wind vest
  • Arm warmers
  • Knee and/or leg warmers
  • Base layer for each day of riding
  • Jersey for each day of riding
  • Long sleeve warmer jersey for potential colder riding
  • Shorts for each day of riding
  • Socks for each day of riding
  • Gloves, we suggest long finger (mid weight and light weight gloves)
  • Sunscreen
  • Chamois cream
  • Baby wipes for on-course emergencies
  • Your planned nutrition so you can test it, you can also use our nutrition
  • HR monitor/ power device/GPS, if you’d like

Contact Us

Josh Colley

Events Director

Phone: 719-219-9357

Abby Long

Athlete Services & Registration Manager

Phone: 719-219-9351