By Dave Wiens The Blueprint for Athletes Leadville Trail 100 MTB is seven months away. What should I be doing right now to get a good jump on my training and race prep? This is a great question, but like…
By Dave Wiens In mountain bike racing, no two courses are the same, and even the types of courses vary and will affect your approach. Courses typically fall into one of the following categories: Out-and-back, like the Leadville Trail 100…
By Dave Wiens Still want to race? These alternatives for getting in will boost your fitness and give you the Leadville experience. The Leadville Trail 100 MTB is not for the unlucky or the procrastinator. There aren’t many races that…
Paul Thomas returned to Barn Burner this year and took the win in 6:30:32, but he says he wasn't there to clock the miles or earn accolades. Instead, Paul came to be a part of something big. Last year you…
Good things happen to Lauren Mulwitz when she follows friends to bike races. Good things like buying her first mountain bike, racing her first Leadville Trail 100, and earning the top spot on the female podium at Barn Burner. You…
By Rebecca Rusch I’ll admit it: I’m kind of lazy. I don’t get overly excited when I look at my training schedule from my coach and see hard intervals or race-pace efforts on the calendar. Instead, I get a sinking…