The Leadville Trail 100 MTB: The Soul of Mountain Bike Racing

The Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB has soul, an inspirational history, and an enthusiastic community. Often referred to as the Leadville 100, the race is one of the most prestigious and grueling mountain bike races in the world. Held annually in Leadville, Colorado, it attracts both elite athletes and amateur cyclists, all drawn by the challenge of its high-altitude rugged terrain, and the camaraderie of a unique mountain biking community. The Leadville 100 is the second oldest of the well-known 100-mile mountain bike races held in the US, the oldest being the Wilderness 101 in central Pennsylvania. The race is known as The Race of All Races, and was first held in 1994 with only 150 particpants – it now boasts over 1,700 competitors. The grueling out-and-back course covers100-miles, starting and finishing in Leadville. Riders start at an elevation of 10,152 feet, and endure approximately 12,000 ft. of total elevation gain while reaching altitudes of over 12,600 ft.  The course includes five major climbs: