Nearly 2,000 riders are getting ready to take on the 21st annual Leadville Trail 100 MTB presented by Herbalife24 on Saturday. While this 100-mile course with elevations ranging from 10,152 to 12,424 feet in the extreme Colorado Rockies will be no easy feat for…
By Rebecca Rusch Bonking? Cramping? Lack of motivation? Here’s how to handle it if your wheels come off the cart in the middle of your race. As Ken Chlouber likes to say about the Leadville Trail 100 MTB presented by…
By Emily Booth 4 a.m. on August 16 — the start of the 2014 Leadville Trail 100 Run presented by New Balance — looms near. After months of training, anticipation and planning, the big day is almost here. You’ve done the…
We proudly present the 2014 Leadville Trail 100 Run presented by New Balance, taking place on August 16. Every year brings a fresh crop of anxious and energetic athletes just waiting to test themselves in Colorado’s high country. This exciting event…
From hydration and fueling to which bike to ride, our pros-in-residence answer your questions about the Leadville Trail 100 MTB presented by Herbalife24. I will be racing a full suspension 29er and can only carry one bottle on the bike.…
We proudly present the 2014 Leadville Trail 100 MTB, taking place on August 9. Since early spring, we have traveled the country offering Leadville Trail 100 Qualifiers and have met some amazing people along the way! This exciting event is hosted in…
Once the hard work on the trail is done, take some time to relax, eat and give back to the beautiful mountain town of Leadville! Stop by the post-race expo on Sunday, August 10 at 7:00 a.m. for a fundraiser breakfast benefiting Full…
Interested in learning some tricks of the trade from the Queen of Pain? Join four-time Leadville Trail 100 MTB female champ, Rebecca Rusch, for a multi-day celebration as she shares her racing wisdom to help you reach your Leadville goals. The…
By Brooke Schohl, MS, RD Keep dehydration and over-hydration out of your race day by learning to take in just the right amount for your body. This summer, take these hydration tips to heart. You’ve seen it before — the…
By Dave Wiens If you have never competed in the Leadville Trail 100 MTB before, you had better buckle up because you are about to experience a ride unlike any other. Read on to learn what you can expect and where you…