
The CenturyLink Executive Challenge provides select executives the opportunity to take home the coveted belt buckle at the CenturyLink Leadville Trail 100 MTB, courtesy of CenturyLink. Those who rise to the challenge will find no stone unturned with an elevated race experience that is second-to-none.

Participants

About
CenturyLink
CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) is a global communications, hosting, cloud and IT services company enabling millions of customers to transform their businesses and their lives through innovative technology solutions. CenturyLink offers network and data systems management, Big Data analytics and IT consulting, and operates more than 55 data centers in North America, Europe and Asia. The company provides broadband, voice, video, data and managed services over a robust 250,000-route-mile U.S. fiber network and a 300,000-route-mile international transport network.
CenturyLink Leadville Trail 100 MTB
As one of the most well-known mountain biking events in the world, the Leadville Trail 100 MTB is no easy feat – One hundred miles across the high altitude, extreme terrain of the Colorado Rockies. The course starts at 10,152 feet, climbing to 12,424 feet up the infamous Columbine mine. Created for the most determined athletes, riders take on technical climbs and descents, single track, and gravel and paved roads. Expect the unexpected and don’t forget to look up to take in the incredible views.
Have questions about the Leadville Trail 100 MTB? Click here for a course description, athlete guide and more.


Race Week Schedule
Thursday, August 9th
12pm-5pm
CenturyLink House, 229 W 6th St.
Bike mechanic unpacking & servicing
5pm-7:30pm
Treeline Kitchen, 615 Harrison Ave.
Welcome reception & dinner; Private packet pick-up
Friday, August 10th
8am-6pm
CenturyLink House, 229 W 6th St.
Bike mechanic unpacking & servicing
8:30am-10:30am
- CenturyLink House, 229 W 6th St.
Spin out ride led by Trapper Steinle
11am-12:30pm
Lake County High School, 1000 W 4th St
Pre-race mandatory athlete briefing
1pm-2:30pm
Treeline Kitchen, 615 Harrison Ave.
Luncheon w/ a race strategy discussion, hosted by Trapper Steinle
Saturday, August 11th
5am-5:45am
CenturyLink House, 229 W 6th St.
Light breakfast; Drop off any aid station/post-race items
5am-6:15am; 6:30am
6th & Harrison
Mandatory corral check-in; Official race start
3:30pm-6:30pm
Finish Line
Finish in under 9 hours to earn a big gold belt buckle; Finish in under 12 hours to earn a silver buckle and be an official finisher
Post-Race
CenturyLink House, 229 W 6th St.
Enjoy a shower & change of clothes; awards; High Mountain Pies pizza & drinks
Sunday, August 12th
7:30am
Lake County H S, 1000 W 4th St
Leadville Trail 100 MTB Awards Ceremony; Pick-up belt buckles
Travel
Leadville is located approximately 100 mountainous miles west of Denver. The drive time is approximately two-hours from Denver International Airport if the traffic is minimal. If you are traveling back to Denver International Airport from Leadville on Sunday, please note that your drive time may be significantly longer than two hours.
Bike Shipment Details
Please ship to the following address:
Leadville Race Series
ATTN: CenturyLink Executive Challenge, YOUR NAME
213 Harrison Ave
Leadville, CO 80461
Once you have shipped, please email Mackenzie and she will be sure to inform the office and confirm its arrival. We will have all shipped bikes delivered to the CenturyLink house and ready for pick up by noon on Thursday. If you would like your bike prior to that date, please let Mackenzie know and we can arrange for you to be able to pick up from the Leadville Race Series office directly. Please note that mechanic support would not be available until Thursday, however we are happy to provide information on local mechanics/bike shops in the Leadville area.
Accommodations
Need a recommendation on where to book a room or home during your stay? Leadville and Twin Lakes options can be found on the Leadville Race Series site here.
We also recommend exploring Copper Mountain, which is located a 30-45 minute drive from Leadville. There are many options from a simple 1 bedroom to a 3+ bedroom townhome to suit your stay. Additional information for Copper Mountain can be found here.
Questions? Our team would be happy to help provide you with additional travel resources. Please reach out to mneel@lt.life.
CenturyLink Executive Challenge Kit Design
All orders have been placed based on the size you indicated in your Chronotrack registration.
Life Time Executive Challenge Staff
Training and Nutrition Coaches
Bike Mechanics
Training Plan
To access the 2018 CenturyLink Executive Challenge Training Plan, please follow these steps:
- Step 1: Click link HERE
- Step 2: Click “BUY” button
- Step 3: Click “Sign Up” and create a TrainingPeaks account
- Step 4: Click “Purchase” button
- Step 5: Click “Log In”
- Step 6: Sync app/device information when prompted, if desired
- Step 7: View training calendar
- Step 8: Upload Data; Be sure to upload your workouts towards the top of the screen, near the calendar scroll arrows
- Step 9: Start your training plan!
Webinar Series
Webinar 1
Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Time: 7:00pm CST
Topic: Learn about the fundamentals of training for a successful Leadville Trail 100 MTB Race Day experience! Join Life Time PWR Coaches, Troy Jacobson and Trapper Steinle, as they go over training plan design and progression concepts to help you reach your peak form on race day. In addition, discover specific strategies necessary to navigate different sections of the course. Overall, this one hour webinar will give you the tools and motivation to maximize your training program for your best result!
*Please note that by syncing the invitation to your calendar, your information may be visible to others joining the webinar.
Webinar 2
Date: Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Time: 6:00pm CST
Topic: Please join us for the final webinar of the series to review the event in detail and ask any final training questions.
*Please note that by syncing the invitation to your calendar, your information may be visible to others joining the webinar.

Participant Form- Due July 25th
Questions or concerns? Please reach out to Mackenzie at mneel@lt.life.