"It’s an uphill battle. Even downhill"
This is big news! I know a 100 miles doesn't sound like a lot when you're logging hours and miles on the road bike..but when it comes to a mt bike let me be the first to tell you - IT IS! Let alone, a 100 miles of mountain in Colorado...at altitude!
This will be a great challenge, and one we all believe Beth is certainly capable of achieving, and knocking out of the park! She just may have to borrow my scalpel...hehe.
If you haven't heard about the race, or watched the movie "Race Across the Sky", with none other than Lance Armstrong - here's a little description i took from their website. Thanks Leadville people!
"Determination. Guts. Insanity. If you don’t have them, stop reading now. Leadville events aren’t for everyone. They’re for only the toughest athletes looking to challenge themselves — and impress the world. Set 13,000 feet up in the treacherous Colorado Rocky terrain, the strong may survive, but only a few will leave with their pride.
Race Description
This is it. The race of all races. 100 miles across the high-altitude, extreme terrain of the Colorado Rockies. Created for only the most determined athletes. Starting at 9,000 feet and climbing to 13,000 feet, you’ll be challenged to catch your breath — while the views try to take it away."
Neat facts about Leadville the town -
Situated at an elevation of 10,152 feet (3094 m), Leadville is the highest incorporated city and the second highest incorporated municipality in the United States. A former silver mining town that lies near the headwaters of the Arkansas River in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the city includes the Leadville Historic District, which preserves many historic structures and sites from Leadville's dynamic mining era.
Top finishers in past years -
1. Rebecca Rusch, ID 7:47:35
2. Amanda Carey, ID 8:12:54
3. Anne Gonzales, CO 8:45:46
4. Natasha Hernday, CA 8:47:35
5. Lisa Isom, CO 8:47:51
6. Kelsy Bingham, UT 8:53:57
7. Rachel Farrett, CO 9:27:57
8. Jane Rynbrandt, CO 9:30:47
9. Johanna Mickle, CO 9:32:41
10. Kathy Kallner, AZ 9:32:50
Wow!! I've seen Race Across the Sky! It's awesome you are taking on this race Beth. You'll kill it! That's impressive!
ReplyDelete~Malia