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Leadville Mountain Bike Stage Race set for July 29-31

  • Ron 

Every year, endurance athletes worldwide vie for a chance to compete and participate in the famed Blueprint for Athletes Leadville 100 Mountain Bike race and challenge themselves on the legendary course.

From July 29-31, 2016, the Blueprint for Athletes Leadville Stage Race presented by Life TimeSM – The Healthy Way of Life Company returns for the second year and is allowing riders the opportunity to experience the famous course over three days in a stage race format. New this year, participants also can form a team of two to three people, allowing each person to race one to two legs of the race.

The Leadville Stage Race will again serve as a Leadville 100 MTB Race Qualifier, giving away 50 slots for the 2016 Blueprint for Athletes Leadville 100 MTB on August 13, 2016.

“We’re thrilled to bring the Leadville Stage Race back for a second year and give athletes an opportunity to experience the iconic Leadville 100 MTB course in a more laid back environment with celebrations after every stage,” said Josh Colley, Leadville Race Director.

The Stage Race undoubtedly challenges athletes in new and exciting ways. It gives advanced riders a chance to see how hard they can hammer each stage and first-timers an opportunity to experience a Leadville Race Series event without the demands of training or completing 100 miles in a single day.

The Leadville Stage Race consists of three routes covering the Leadville 100 MTB course. The majority of the race is on forest trails with some mountain roads and elevations ranging from 9,200 to 12,424 feet. After each stage athletes can enjoy a post race party with food, drink and live music.

  • Stage 1, July 29, 2016, 42 miles: Starts at Lake County Rodeo Grounds and finishes at Lost Canyon/Twin Lakes.
  • Stage 2, July 30, 2016, 16 miles: Starts at Lost Canyon, climbs Columbine and returns to Lost Canyon.
  • Stage 3, July 31, 2016, 42 miles: Starts at Lost Canyon and returns to the Rodeo Grounds in Leadville.

Registration for the Leadville MTB Stage Race is still open but slots are filling quickly, visit LeadvilleRaceSeries.com to register now.

More information on race logistics can also be found at www.LeadvilleRaceSeries.com and the Leadville Race Series Facebook page.

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