Leadville 100 2026 Race Report Pt 1: What Was I Thinking?
Enter my stream of consciousness as I pedal through the river of change during this year's transformational Leadville Trail 100 MTB extravaganza!
Leadville 100 MTB 2024: I Won't Quit
Grab a cuppa and soak in this year's race report. Yes, it's long, but at least reading about 105 miles takes less time than riding them!
Race Day is Here!
It's been an awesome week and month getting ready to ride 105.3 miles up to 12,500
RACE REPORT! Leadville Trail 100 MTB and Will I Go Back?
This is what I'd trained for, anticipated, and dreamt of. The only sound was knobby tires over fine gravel. Pedaling this first dirt road in the brisk morning air was like a rolling group meditation.
My First LT100: When the Start is the Win
Sometimes just getting started is the hardest part!
Race Day is Here!
There were many times throughout this journey that I wondered if I'd get there, and even though it's still 45 minutes away, I think it's safe to say I will (or have by the time you read this.)
The Power of the Pre-ride
Enough about dismounts and chainrings. I am out here to recon the terrain under my wheels as much as the space between my ears.
First Dirt in Leadville
After three years of dreaming, planning, and training, I am finally about to pre-ride the LT100 MTB course!
