Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race

On August 13 the 18th edition of the Leadville 100 MTB race was held under bright sunny skies and warm temperatures. Todd Wells won the men's division in 6 hours, 23 minutes, 38 seconds while Rebecca Rusch smashed her own record set last year by 16 minutes winning the women's division in 7 hours, 31 minutes, 45 seconds.
The Leadville Trail race series started with the Leadville Trail 100 with just 45 runners in 1983, the Leadville Race Series now stretches across three months, and hosts thousands of racers on foot and in the saddle. Endurance athletes worldwide now make the pilgrimage to Leadville, Colorado, with the single goal of competing in a “Race Across the Sky".
Here are a few of the photos we took that day, enjoy! All of the photos are available for licensing. For more information give Dave a call at 303-919-5296

The 6:30 AM Start! 1900 plus riders racing down 6th St.

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Todd Wells racing down Powerline

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Rebecca Rusch headed down Powerline

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Rebecca Rusch at the water on Powerline trail

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Gretchen Reeves at the water on Powerline trail

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Jay Henry who finished Fourth overall headed back after the Columbine Mine climb

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Gretchen Reeves headed back after the Columbine Mine climb

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Todd Wells finishing 1st in 6:23:48

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Rebecca Rusch finishing in a new women's course record of 7:31:45

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Rebecca Rusch Celebrates her victory

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Gretchen Reeves and Rebecca Rusch share in a joyous moment at the finish

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