Leadville, The 100 Mile Mountain Bike Race Podcast p/b Shimano

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S4E16: Wave Start & Course Change Analysis with Hottie and Fatty Jul 28, 2021

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In S4E15, Mike Melley walked us through the wave starts and course changes for the 2021 LT100MTB race. We've had almost a week to think about these changes now, and the two of us have some thoughts. Be sure to listen, and then let us know what your opinions on these revisions are too.

S4E15: Course Changes w/Race Dir Mike Melley Jul 21, 2021

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The 2021 Leadville Trail 100 will feature a new start format and new turns out on course. Race Director Mike Melley joins us to detail those changes. Melley also explains why these changes were necessary and the impact on race times.

S4E14: Storytime with Leadville Icon Todd Wells Jul 16, 2021

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There are a few pro cyclists revered as iconic Leadville 100 MTB Racers. For our money, Todd Wells belongs alongside Rebecca Rusch and Dave Wiens on the Leadvillian racer equivalent of Mount Rushmore. (Who else belongs? We ask him.) Self-effacing in victory and gracious in defeat, Todd has great stories to tell both from the front AND the middle of the pack. Don't miss this episode!

S4E13: Going Big and Having Fun with Jeff Leenhouts Jul 08, 2021

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In just a few weeks, Jeff Leenhouts is going for his 25th finish at the Leadville Trail 100. And despite a rather...unique...approach to training and fueling, Jeff has an amazingly consistent record at the Race Across the Sky.

If you're looking for great stories from a guy who loves this race and the people who race it, look no further. You're going to love this episode.

S4E12: Roxanne Hall Just Won't Quit Jun 24, 2021

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If you're looking for inspiration, this is the episode for you. Roxanne Hall — a Leadville local, businesswoman, athlete, and artist — has finished the Leadville 100 more times than any other woman...in spite of chronic pain from a terrible crash years ago. In this episode, Roxanne shares amazing stories, motivation, and practical advice based on her decades of racing experience in Leadville and around the world. Do not miss it!

S4E11: Leadville's Local Legend: Marvin Sandoval Jun 17, 2021

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Leadville is a legendary place to most of us, so what does it mean to be one of the local legends there? Marvin Sandoval would know. He's consistently a sub-nine-hour finisher of the LT100, has raced the Leadman nine times and has won the series twice. Along the way he's collected a lot of great stories and valuable information for anyone who races the Leadville 100. Enjoy!

S4E10: Finish Faster with a Well-Maintained Chain Jun 08, 2021

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In endurance racing, little improvements can add up to big differences. That's why we have Adam Kerin of Zero Friction Cycling as our guest. He runs an entire testing center dedicated to chains and lubrication. We asked Adam to focus on the conditions we see in the Leadville Trail 100 and how we can save valuable time with some smart drivetrain choices.

S4E09: The Scariest Half Hour May 28, 2021

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Earl Walker knows how to get around on two wheels. He's been a pro downhill mountain biker. He's completed the Leadville ten times.

And if you've raced the Leadville 100 in the past nine or so years, you've no doubt noticed him at some point in the race.

That's because Earl is riding the moto, out in front of the lead racers. From there, he has the best seat in the house of the race, and he's got a million amazing stories. What it's like to tear down Columbine at 50mph while clearing the way for cyclists going nearly that fast. Doing impromptu traffic control. Things he's seen up front that nobody else has ever seen.

Earl's a great guy with a unique vantage point, and you are going to love his stories about the race we all love.

S4E08: The Guy Who Rode the LT100 Every Week for 8 Weeks May 28, 2021

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Heath Speckman is a Leadville State Trooper, an Air Force Veteran, and a one-time MMA fighter. And those are the things we hardly even touch on in this episode. Because Heath is also the guy who Everested by riding up and down Columbine over and over. And Heath is the guy who rode the Leadville course every week for 8 weeks last summer. And in short, Heath is the nicest guy who will ever tear your legs off in the race.

S4E07: Peter Stetina Attempts a Kokopelli FKT May 12, 2021

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You may know Peter Stetina from his World Tour days. Or you may know him from his fourth-place finish in the 2019 Leadville 100. But we connected with him because we heard he had a great story to tell about his very recent attempt to set a new record on the 142-mile Kokopelli Trail (Moab-Loma). It's a great story on its own merits, but a ride of this distance for a pro like Pete is also hyper-relevant for Leadville racers...because that means Pete was out riding about as long as many of us take to do the LT100. Enjoy this story—and learn a ton—from a guy who makes a living doing crazy-long rides.

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