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• May 15, 2014

  I finished the Austin Rattler, can you predict my Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race time?

  A rider finished the Austin Rattler a few weeks back and scored a spot at the prestigious Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race. The rider asked what his time might be given a particular time at Austin. Good question. I sampled the 2013 Austin race and cross-referenced names to the Leadville 100 event. Below is the sample: Before I head into discussion, the disclaimer is I don't know any of the athletes in the list and I don't know what long list of variables affected each person's training or their races. That written, here are some interesting things to note: Ten...

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  • Austin Rattler, Leadville 100, LT100, mountain bike race, mountain bike training, racing
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• Mar 04, 2014

  15 Tips on How to Score the Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Last Ass Trophy

  The first year I race the Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race, I managed to place last. Yes, that's right, the official last finisher. To be an official finisher, you must complete the race under 12 hours. My time was a comfortable 11:59:55 - I had an entire 5 seconds to spare! To commemorate that achievement, I was awarded the hind-quarter horse trophy - the Last Ass Award. I have one of only 20 of these trophies given over the last 20-years of racing.   Should you want to score a Last Ass Award, I will share with you some of...

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  • 100 mile mountain bike training, Last Ass, leadville 100 mountain bike race, LT100, mountain bike training
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