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Camp of Champions
Camp of Champions information
Life Time Fitness and the Leadville Race Series are proud to announce the 2012 Camp of Champions! The Camp of Champions will feature Six-time LT 100 Champion Dave Wiens, Two-time LT100 Champion Bryson Perry and the 2007 Ladies Champion Gretchen Reeves. Camp participants will ride, dine, and socialize with three of Leadville’s finest champions in addition to a host of experienced Leadville Trail 100 Buckle wearing guides.
Every mile of the Leadville Trail 100 course will be ridden during camp with special attention given to the now infamous course sections at: St. Kevin’s, Powerline, and the incredible Columbine Climb. A question and answer session will give participants a chance to gain insight regarding proper training, diet, bike set-up and crewing logistics advice for the best race-day performance. Attending the Camp of Champions with Bryson, Dave, Gretchen, and our other experienced LT 100 guides will dramatically increase your chances of meeting your LT 100 goals and completing your Race Across the Sky!
Due to permitting, camp participation is limited to only 75 registered athletes. Registration spots will be filled with a first come, first served registration process. No Lottery will be implemented and the spots will fill fast, so don’t miss this incredible opportunity to ride with LT 100 Legends on your way to earning your Leadville buckle! Registration opens Monday, February 13 at 10:00am MST.
Call the Leadville Race Series Office at 719-219-9351.
Pricing
- 50 spots available at $2000 with Leadville Trail 100 race entry included.
- 25 spots available at $1000 without entry.
- Price of camp includes: 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
- Platypus hydration pack for all camp participants
- Additional swag
Tentative Event Schedule
Thursday July 5th
- 12:00 p.m. Early check in opens at Race HQ 316 Harrison Ave. Leadville, CO
- 3:00 p.m. Pre-event easy spin to loosen the legs for the upcoming training days- approx 15-20 mile easy ride.
- 6:00 p.m. Mandatory rider meeting and check in.
- 7:00 p.m. Dinner with your new friends, Location TBA.
Friday July 6th
- 6:15 a.m. Rider Meeting and daily sign in at Race HQ.
- 6:30 a.m. Ride Approx 55 mile day. Start to Pipeline aid station and back to finish.
- 12:00 p.m. Finish up your ride, then grab some food in town with your new riding buddies from camp.
- 2:45 p.m. For those interested we will meet at Race HQ and head to Turquise Lake. You will need to drive.
- 3:00 p.m. Depart from Race HQ to Turquoise lake for muscle recovery session, carpooling recommended.
- 5:00 p.m. Intimate Dinner at Tennessee pass cookhouse at Ski Cooper Resort.
- 6:30 p.m. Camp of Champions Q/A “Race Secrets, Special Event Prep and Race Day Nutrition”.
Saturday July 7th
- 6:15 a.m. Rider Meeting and daily sign in at Race HQ.
- 6:30 a.m. Ride Approx 63 mile day. Pipeline aid station to Columbine turn around and back to finish.
- 1:00 p.m. Finish up your ride, then grab some food in town with your new riding buddies from camp.
- 3:45 p.m. For those interested we will meet at Race HQ then to head to the Lake. You will need to drive.4:00 p.m. Depart from Race HQ to Turquoise Lake for muscle recovery session. Carpooling recommended.
- 6:00 p.m. Hi Mountain Pies, Pizza Dinner with the Pro’s.
- 6:30 p.m. Race Across the Sky movie night at the Historic Tabor Opera House.
Sunday July 8th
- 8:45 a.m. Meet at Race HQ- Optional ride
- 9:00 a.m. Easy ride from Race HQ for those still around and interested. Done by 10:30.
- 12:00p.m. Join those still in town at a local restaurant for lunch, Location TBA.
Camp includes
- Rides led by Leadville Champions Dave Weins, Gretchen Reeves, Bryson Perry 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 Pro’s on Friday August 10th from Race HQ. Time TBA at camp.
- 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 important… A guaranteed spot in the race. ENTRY FEE INCLUDED!
Register
Date:
July 5-8, 2012
Camp Fees:
$2000 with Leadville Trail 100 race entry included. 50 spots available.
$1000 without entry included. 25 spots available.
Registration:
OPEN NOW
Call the Leadville Race Series office at;
719-219-9351 to register.
Registration by phone only.
What to bring
- Bike – Fully Tuned and Ready to Ride
- Helmet
- Glasses Cycling
- Cycling Shoes (we suggest you bring your pedals in your bag vs 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 on course emergency
- Your planned nutrition so you can test it, you can also use our nutrition
- HR Monitor/ power device/GPS if you’d like
Flight Information
Leadville is located approximately 100 mountainous miles west of Denver. Plan to arrive early to ensure 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 rental vehicles (303) 342 5500
Hertz rental vehicles (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. We suggest the following options: www.leadvilleraceseries.com
Bike Shipping
Bike shipping packages are handled by our friends at Cycles of Life, please direct all questions to them by clicking HERE
Contact Us
Josh Colley
Events Director
Phone: 719-219-9357
