Leadville: The 100 Mile Mountain Bike Race Podcast, p/b Floyd's of Leadville show

Leadville: The 100 Mile Mountain Bike Race Podcast, p/b Floyd's of Leadville

Summary: Leadville — The 100 Mile Mountain Bike Race Podcast, p/b Floyd's of Leadville is the show for people racing (or just interested in) The Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race. Fatty (a 22-time LT100 finisher), Hottie, and a host of experts answer your questions, give you training tips, detail the course, and tells the stories about the highest and hardest one-day mountain bike race in America: The Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race.

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 S4E21: Fatty's 2021 Race Report | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:10:19

Before there was a Leadville podcast, there was FatCyclist.com, where Fatty gave big ol' hairy race reports. The blog is gone (or at least dormant) but the tradition continues here. Fatty (obviously) loves this race, and it really shines through in his telling of his 23rd LT100 finish.

 S4E20: So, How Did the Race Go? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 58:51

The 2021 LT100 Mountain Bike Race is in the books, and now it's time to start unpacking it. There's a lot to talk about in this episode: whether the course changes made the race faster or slower, whether we liked the wave starts, and how much the heat affected us. We hear from several experts and begin to recap the day. If you raced it this year — or plan to race in a future year — you'll definitely want to listen to this episode.

 S4E19: 10 Tips for Race Day | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:17:43

We're a few days away from the race, and we've got a LOT to talk about.  - Details for Thursday's podcast group ride - First-person impressions from Fatty on the course changes - 10 tips for race day: practical, tactical, and personal things you should remember as you get ready to line up  - A BONUS tip (yes there are 11 tips in our list of 10 tips) with important things you should remember about each section of the course - A great interview with one of the winners of the From the Ground Up projec

 S4E18: Payson McElveen Answers All Your Questions (Part 2) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 57:59

Payson McElveen — pro MTBer, Leadville podium-er, and host of The Adventure Stache — joins us to answer the questions you (and we) have about Leadville. From where to go potty on the course (you've got to hear Payson's story) to where to eat and hang out in Leadville to mistakes even experienced racers still make, Payson, Hottie, and Fatty show that they're willing to take on all things Leadville.

 S4E17: Your LT100 Questions, Answered with Payson McElveen (Part 1) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:03:40

S4E17: Your LT100 Questions, Answered with Payson McElveen (Part 1)

 S4E16: Wave Start & Course Change Analysis with Hottie and Fatty | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 57:30

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 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:00:01

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 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:09:51

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 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 55:54

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 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 57:26

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 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 56:21

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.

 S4E10: Finish Faster with a Well-Maintained Chain | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:13:01

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 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:28:24

If you've raced the Leadville 100 in the past nine or so years, you've no doubt noticed Earl Walker at some point in the race. He's the guy in front of the lead racers, 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. You are going to love his stories about the race across the sky.

 S4E08: The Guy Who Rode the LT100 Every Week for 8 Weeks | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:07:18

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 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:08:58

You likely remember Peter Stetina from his World Tour days. Or from his fourth-place finish in the '19 LT100. But we heard he had a great story about his very recent attempt to set a new record on the 142-mile Kokopelli Trail. It's a great story on its own merits, but it's 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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