By Rebecca Rusch I still vividly remember my first Leadville Trail 100 MTB. I was quite unprepared for the adventure that lay ahead of me, but I loved it and obviously keep coming back for more. There are a few…
Paul Thomas returned to Barn Burner this year and took the win in 6:30:32, but he says he wasn't there to clock the miles or earn accolades. Instead, Paul came to be a part of something big. Last year you…
Good things happen to Lauren Mulwitz when she follows friends to bike races. Good things like buying her first mountain bike, racing her first Leadville Trail 100, and earning the top spot on the female podium at Barn Burner. You…
Todd Murray has competed at the LT100 MTB every year since 1983, and this year he's aiming to earn the biggest buckle of them all: the 2,000-mile buckle. We caught up with Todd to learn his Leadville secrets, and to…
By Trish Coffman Thanks to its high protein content and live active cultures, yogurt is having a nice long moment. But don’t just grab a spoon and dig in. Try these three suggestions for adding more yogurt to your routine.…
By Trish Coffman Springtime hails the start of grilling time. While those chicken breasts or burger patties are doing their thing on the grill, you can be whipping up a few healthful dishes to serve alongside all that protein. Sweet…
At first glance, Ty Hall is living the life. As the owner of Leadville’s Tennessee Pass Nordic Center, Cookhouse and Sleep Yurts, he’s poised to take full advantage of Colorado winters, then spends each spring traveling with his wife to…
By Dave Wiens There is a coveted description for prowess and ability in any sport. It’s called being solid, and it absolutely applies to mountain biking. Anybody who’s into our sport beyond the recreational level strives to be solid. What…
Heidi Colley is ready to do more. The 2012 Silver Queen, mom of two, and nurse at St. Vincent Hospital in Lake County, CO, was the only woman to attempt the challenge of racing the Silver Rush 50 Mountain Bike…
By Rebecca Rusch I am living proof that 40 can be fast, and that older doesn’t have to be synonymous with slower. In fact, there are many other examples of athletes “killing it” well past the typical racing age. Think…