The Silver Rush 50 Course Preview
By Rebecca Rusch The Silver Rush 50 MTB is half the distance of the Leadville Trail 100 MTB, but you’ll put in more effort per mile. Here’s what to expect – and to watch for – out on course. The…
An Interview with 2013 Silver Rush 50 MTB Male Champion Ben Aufderheide
With his record-breaking win and the support of his family, Ben Aufderheide snagged himself a spot at the Leadville Trail 100 MTB start line. How does it feel to be a record breaker? It always feels good to break a…
Face of the Race: Heidi Colley
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…
Dispatches from Columbine: Why Race a Leadville Race Series Qualifier?
By Rebecca Rusch I’ll admit it: I’m kind of lazy. I don’t get overly excited when I look at my training schedule from my coach and see hard intervals or race-pace efforts on the calendar. Instead, I get a sinking…