#LeadBoatStories Blog #1: Overcoming Adversity Two days, 250 miles and nearly 20,000 feet of high altitude climbing. It’s an alchemy of the two of the most revered off-road road cycling events in North America. One of America’s toughest, grittiest mountain…
World-Renowned Leadville Trail 100 MTB and SBT GRVL Partner to Create the LeadBoat Challenge Back-to-back races poised to be the most vigorous ultra-endurance challenge of 2020 LEADVILLE, Colo., Nov. 13, 2019—Two iconic events, the legendary Stages Cycling Leadville Trail…
THE TOWN OF LEADVILLE IS SPECIAL BECAUSE... When our athletes make the trip to Leadville, the sheer beauty of the town leave most speechless. From the amazing views to the never-give-up culture of the town, Leadville carries a unique vibe.…
From brain tumor to ultra runner to crocodile attack survivor to Leadville! Rosie Mtichell started running at 44 after surviving a brain tumor and brain surgery. Rosie entered her first half marathon in 2008, by 2015, she ran the…
WHEN THINGS LOOK BLEAKEST ON RACE DAY, AND THE MILES ARE REALLY STARTING TO ADD UP, I PUSH THROUGH BY... Over the course of 100 miles, every athlete is bound to go through a rough patch or two. What separates…
After a life time of being overweight, in March 2013, Gary Stotler stepped on the scale at 400 pounds. He vowed he would never feel that way about himself again. He went outside and walked around the block. The…
THE BEST ADVICE FOR SOMEONE ATTEMPTING THEIR FIRST ULTRA DISTANCE EVENT IS... This one is for all of the first-timers out there! Any ultra distance event is a massive undertaking and the unknown of the race can be a little…
In 2018, Tara had a crash just 1 week before the Leadville Trail 100 MTB. Our physical therapy friends at St. Vincent Hospital share how they got her back on her bike and ready to ride on race day. The…
THE MOST IMPORTANT NUTRITION QUESTION TO ANSWER IN LEADVILLE IS… A 100 mile race is often describes as an eating competition with exercising mixed in. Correctly fueling your body for such a long, strenuous event is crucial to achieving your…
I FIND MOTIVATION IN... Behind every athlete on a start line lies a strong motivational force. What that motivating force actually is depends on the individual. For some it may be winning their first race, and for others it may…