Aug 13, 2025

Dusty conditions. Gusty Winds. Record Times. New Tech. This Leadville Trail 100 MTB had a lot to remember it by. We cover it all and then some in our annual Race Recap Show.

We kick things off by checking in with racers at the startline. Were there nerves? Yes. Was there optimism? Sure.

We then go out on course and out...

Jul 29, 2025

We're out of time for the big gains. The training is done. But between now and race day we can find ways to save time on the Leadville course. One of those ways is to maintain your momentum even when the course tries to slow you down. In this episode we will emphasize some basic mountain biking skills and overlay...

Jul 16, 2025

There’s a lot to training for an event like Leadville: The miles, the intervals, the weeks of wondering if you’re getting it right. But what about those last couple weeks. For this year we’re talking about the days between July 26th and August 9th. This is the time most coaches will outline a training taper. The...

May 24, 2025

When it comes to the Leadville Trail 100 MTB Race, tires are the most hotly debated tech topic. The participants' page and other forums are littered with discussions on what tire to run, what tire is best, what tire is the lightest, and so on. These discussions can be somewhat beneficial but what most of them lack is...

Mar 30, 2025

After 190 episodes of the show that breaks down, builds up, gets you ready, and freaks you out for the highest and hardest one day mountain bike race in the country, we've reached our red carpet, our 6th and Harrison. We want to wrap up by talking about other places you can learn about this race, our top advice, and...