If you didn’t get a chance to check out the first two installments of tackling the Leadville 100 as a self-supported Time Trial, I suggest you backpedal and do so for the Why and the Story because this is about to get nerdy and laden with stats for those that want to geek out. Let’s… Keep Rollin
Race Across the Sky – Me versus the Leadville 100 Course
This is my story of riding the Leadville 100 in a solo self-supported time trial effort. If you wonder why then you may be interested in reading the previous article. Friday, August 11th, 2023 (the day before the Leadville 100) I exhale and see my chilly breath in the air as my watch alarm buzzes… Keep Rollin
Self-supported Leadville 100 Time Trial
Why attempt a self-supported solo time trial effort of the Leadville 100 mountain bike course? That’s a good question. I asked myself this but not as thoroughly as most may think. Simply stated, I’m kind of a sicko in that Type 2 fun kinda way, but the answer isn’t so cut and dry. If this… Keep Rollin
Individualizing Weight Optimization During Competitive Season
The Coach-Athlete relationship and process often is a back and forth and by no means a one-way street. And frankly if it is, then I’d beg to differ your coach may be more authoritarian than open-minded. Nonetheless, I’m open to athlete suggestions and this often comes from other coaches theories, articles, social posts, blogs, etc. … Keep Rollin
Nourishing versus Fueling – Part 1
Coaches and athletes are always seeking gains, but often performance comes at the cost of something. We’ve all seen this, whether time, energy from another area of life, body imbalances to specialize in your sport (I mean c’mon those T-rex body forms of TdF climbers are normal right). But what I’m going to touch on… Keep Rollin