June 29 – July 2, 2023

Increase your chances of capturing that coveted Stages Cycling LT100 MTB belt buckle by attending the Stages Cycling Leadville Trail 100 MTB Training Camp.

Across three days, you’ll cover every mile of the legendary course with special attention to the most grueling sections: Powerline, St. Kevins and the iconic Columbine climb. In the evening, you’ll join your experienced buckle-sporting guides for Q&A sessions on proper training, diet, bike setup and crewing logistics.

Camp spots are limited and historically sell quickly, so don’t wait to save your spot for this opportunity to ride with Leadville legends!

This event is held on the San Isabel National Forest under a special use permit.

REGISTER HERE

EVENT SCHEDULE & ROUTES

Thursday, June 29, 2023

  • 11:00AM – 2:00PM Packet Pickup
  • 1:30PM – 2:00PM
    • Staff and Guide Introductions
    • Introduce the Leadville Trail 100 Legacy Foundation with Ken Chlouber and Merilee Maupin
  • 1:30PM – 2:30PM Tackling “ The Race Across the Sky” and Everything in Between; How to Optimize for Success
    • Lead by Pros, Rose Grant & Melissa Rollins
      • Topics: pacing, hydration, fueling, altitude considerations , equipment and gear considerations for the weekend ahead and race day.
  • 2:30PM – 5:00PM – Descending Clinic
  • THE RIDE | Descending Clinic
    • 2.9 miles to a 2 mile loop with about  375’ to refine those descending and cornering skills.
      • GPX File
      • Guides lead from Leadville Race Series Store at 2:30PM
      • Descent tips with Rose Grant, Melissa Rollins, Trapper Steinle and Scott Tietzel at the top of the climb.
      • Laps on the loop to refine those skills!
      • Finish ride at the Leadville Race Series Store at 5PM
  • 6:00PM–8:00PM – Dinner at Freight
    • 320 E 9th St. Leadville, CO 80461
  • 7:00PM–7:45PM
    • Panel Featuring Leadville veterans.
      • John Callahan
      • Rose Grant
      • Melisa Rollins
      • Roxanne Hall
      • Marvin Sandoval
      • Todd Murray
      • Scott Tietzel

Friday, June 30, 2023

  • 6:30AM – Breakfast and check-In
  • 7:30AM – Rose and Melissa brief the ride at Pipeline
    • Note: Athletes & Guides will transport themselves to Pipeline
      • Pipeline parking directions
      • Guides will be available during the ride to share fueling tips, crewing, gear, and hydration considerations, and how to get in the right head space 
  • THE RIDE | Pipeline to Columbine and back
  • 12:00PM–3:00PM – Lunch
    • BBQ lunch at Pipeline with Silver Dollar Saloon
  • 1:00PM–3:00PM – Rose and Melissa Q&A
    • Challenges, growing pains from the day and topics ranging from: pacing, hydration, fueling, gear, address questions about Saturday’s ride
  • 6:00PM – Dinner at Tennessee Pass Cookhouse and Nordic Center
    • 259 CR 29 Leadville, CO 80461

Saturday, July 1, 2023 – Last official day of camp

  • 6:30AM – Breakfast and check in
  • 7:00AM–7:30AM – Rose and Melisa: Reminder and tips on the day
    • Topics: pacing, fueling, hydration, head space
  • 7:30AM – Police lead out form 6th and Harrison
    • Connect and ride with guides
      • With experts at your side, this is a great time to garner intel from the guides.
  • THE RIDE | Pipeline to Columbine and back
  • 1:00PM–3:00PM – Lunch with Rose and Melissa and all other Guides at on the pavers at the Leadville Race Series Store
    • Final Q&A with our Coaches and Guides Topics: recap Day 3 route challenges, key takeaways, and how to adjust training for the next 6 weeks
  • 6:00PM – Dinner at Freight
    • 320 E 9th St Leadville, CO 80461
  • 7:15PM – 8:00PM Crewing and Tapering with:
    • Rose Grant
    • Melisa Rollins
    • Scott Tietzel
    • Todd Murray
  • 8:00PM – Farewells

Sunday, July 2, 2023

*We are going nice and easy! This is a casual and fun shakeout on singletrack.

REGISTRATION & PRICING

Camp + Entry: $2200 **SOLD OUT**

  • Registration opens on 12/1/22

Camp Only: $950

  • General Registration opens on 1/10/23

Early access registration for Camp Only is NOW OPEN for Life Time members:

  • REGISTER HERE.
  • In order to be eligible, members must have had digital or in-club memberships for at least 6 months prior to registration.
  • Membership number and date of membership will be verified during registration.
  • Limited availability, first come first served.

Minimum Age: 

  • 17+ for participation in MTB Camp
  • 18+ on race day for participation in LT100 MTB

CAMP SWAG

The Leadville Race Series is proud to offer all athletes attending our Leadville Trail 100 MTB Camp an incredible list of products when they arrive in Leadville. Every camper will be greeted with a pile of cycling gear to help them fulfill their goal of completing the Leadville Trail 100 MTB in August. Campers will even receive a Leadville Trail 100 MTB Camp bike kit! Please know all registrations after March 15 will not be guaranteed first choice sizing.

WHAT TO BRING

  • Bike
  • Helmet
  • Cycling glasses
  • Cycling shoes
  • Shoe covers
  • 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
  • Your planned nutrition (optional)
  • HR monitor/power device/GPS (optional)

TRANSPORTATION & LODGING

Campers are responsible for their own transportation and lodging in Leadville.

BIKE SHIPPING

Bike Flights

If you’re looking to ship your bike to Leadville, consider our bike shipping partner, Bike Flights. Click here for more information.

Cycles of Life

Cycles of Life is a full service bike shop right in the town of Leadville, providing shipping services, all types of minor and major repair, tune-ups, custom wheel building, suspension and fork overhauls, bike fitting and more. To make things easy for you, have your bike shipped directly to the shop where Cycles of Life will unpack, assemble, inspect, fully tune and prepare your bike for race day. Post-race, simply drop off your ride and Cycles of Life will repack and ship to your destination.

Click here for Cycles of Life shipping package options and details.

DEFERRALS

NEW! We have updated our deferral policies for the 2023 Leadville Trail 100 MTB Camp.

90 + Day Out From Event: 

  • Defer into the following year, pay a $150 fee.

89 Days or Less From Event: 

  • Defer into the following year, pay a $200 fee.

No transfers.

A camp entry can only be deferred one time and only to the following year’s event.

Want to defer your entry? Please email our athlete services manager with your name and the event from which you are deferring.

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