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Training for Leadville 100

How to Conquer 100 Miles of Mountain Biking Above 10,000 Feet

Road to Leadville 100 Video Series

Bruce is racing the Leadville 100 and he is scared.

Luckily, we have a few in-house Leadville veterans to share wisdom and he's not going at it alone. Follow along for our tips to race the Leadville 100.

Finished! Relive the Leadville Trail 100

Three intrepid TPC employees took on the legendary Leadville Trail 100 MTB this year and all three finished! It doesn’t matter how strong you are, getting over Leadville’s high-altitude climbs requires digging deep. Check out our recap to find out what it takes to conquer the Race Across the Sky.

All Episodes:

EP 1: Leadville Trail 100 MTB Strategy, Tactics, and Tips

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EP 2: Upgrading an "Old" Epic EVO to Race Leadville

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*Bonus Episode* Drinking Instant Coffee in a Bottle on Race Day?

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EP 3: We're Riding "Suboptimal" Bikes at Leadville

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EP 4: Silver Rush 50 Exposed My BIGGEST Weakness

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EP 5: I TRIED Racing Gravel on a MTB

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Episode 6: Exploring Chunky Trails for Altitude "Training"

Plus, Bruce goes over his goals, pacing plan, and state of mind before the big race.

Craig's 2023 Leadville 100 Bike Check

Our Intake Manager, Craig, lit the course on fire last year in his debut Leadville 100. Read his race report and check out the S-Works Epic Evo that got him there.

Nutrition & Hydration

Dialing in your nutrition in training and racing is essential for efforts like the Leadville 100. We're not nutritionists, so we aren't going to tell you how many carbs per hour is best for you, but our guess is it's much more than zero. Stock up from our curated selection of top fuel brands.

What Would Bruce's Dream Leadville Bike Be?

Bruce drools over what might be the perfect Leadville 100 bike...

XC Mountain Bike Tires

Picking the right tires for the demands of the day is game-changing. Your control and rolling speed depend on it. See a few of our recommendations for Leadville below or shop all MTB tires to pick your own favorite.

Why Buy with TPC

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