In the quest for bigger, longer, ever more glorious rides, it makes sense to enter certain events and/or races that really challenge my skills and stamina. However, there are many such events that demand a proven track record of doing such rides. Simply riding big stuff ain’t good enough; I need to build my race resume. That was one of the motivators behind my racing the Puzzler 50 mile race in El Paso, TX a few weeks ago; to build a resume that proves I’m legit, as opposed to simply believing I’m bad-ass.
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For example: I would like to race the
Vapor Trail 125 in September 2013. This 125 mile race starts in Salida, Colorado and goes on to cover over 20,000′ of climbing with at least 5-6 hours spent above 10,000′. The race starts at 10pm and usually goes until late the next day. But you can’t just show up, pay the registration fee and start racing. Nope, you have to apply, you have to have proven your worth on other high-elevation races. Enter the
Leadville Trail 100.
The Leadville 100 has become rather famous, especially after such big names as Lance Armstrong raced the event. It’s 50 miles up and 50 miles back down dirt roads at high elevation. From what I understand, there is hardly any single-track and the sheer number of participants makes it congested and at times, really slow-going. But, it’s Leadville, a bucket-list ride for many mountain-bikers.
Because of its immense popularity, thousands want to do this race. The pros get in, as do those who have raced it previously. For the rest of us, there is a lottery system that determines who gets in and who doesn’t. Paying the $15 registration fee and completing the on-line application in mid January, I explained why I wanted to do this race and how it fit into my other race goals.
Last Friday, while not riding at the Bike Fest, I got the e-mail; I’m in! I’m going to Leadville!
It goes without saying that I am very excited and am really looking forward to entering this iconic race. It also means lots of training, at elevation, if I want to attain my goal of a sub ten hour race. Ontario won’t do it, BC might. But really, the best place to train will be in the Colorado Rockies. So, that’s where I’m going to be 6-8 weeks prior to the event. I’ll ride that race course till I know every turn. I’ll ride for hours and hours and hours above 10,000″ and climb for even longer. I’m going to show Leadville what Canada has to offer and punish that course harder than it punishes me.
With this goal firmly planted in my calendar, my riding now has renewed focus and I have something concrete to work towards. Although, keeping in mind that the real goal is the Vapor Trail 125 in September.
Colorado, here I come!
