Same as the last couple years, Carmichael Training Systems is putting on training camps for the Leadville 100 mountain bike race. Also those that didn’t get chosen in the Leadville 100 entry lottery will get into the race because of doing the training camp. If you did get into Leadville through the lottery, call them if you want to attend a training camp instead of entering the training camp lottery.
Since the training camps sold out in minutes last year, this year getting into a CTS training camp is also a lottery. They have already been taking sign ups for a week. The deadline to enter for a CTS Leadville camp is March 10th at 5 PM MST. You find the details on the training camps here.
I know some of the CTS coaches and they know endurance racing. Everything I’ve seen CTS do has been top quality so I’m sure the camps will be a big help especially for 1st timers. I’ve also heard good things about the camps from racers that have attending in the past.
In addition they give all camp participants CTS jerseys. If you wear it on race day, they’ll make sure you are well taken care of at the Pipeline and Twin Lake aid stations. If you don’t have your own crew, that can be really helpful.
It seems like $1224 ($1499 with entry fee) is a lot to pay for a 2 day camp especially since it doesn’t include lodging. If you don’t have that kind of money, you can still try to get in through the new Leadville 100 qualifying races. There are also plenty of other 100 mile mountain bike races so there’s no reason to be too bummed if you wanted to do Leadville but didn’t get in.
Related Links:
- Leadville 100 Mountain Bike FAQ
- Leadville 100 Movie 2009 – Race Across the Sky Review
- 2010 Leadville 100
- 2010 Leadville 100 Photos
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I think since some riders have participated in the Leadville 100 has become way too commercialized. There nothing wrong with that but I hope people do take a look at some of the other races you have listed. Some of them are still run with the original spirit of mountain biking. Just my opinion.