That is a brutal ride, compounded by the high altitudes. Good luck.
I used to live in Leadville. It's pretty much an armpit of a town. I hated the town, but loved the views. It was harsh living conditions though... Many a winter got to -50F, not including wind chill, and the snowbanks would reach the roofs of the buildings (two to three stories).
It has apparently become a real haven for cyclists. The ride up from Copper Mt is about 30 miles up to Climax Mine, and it is all uphill, and you will drive by several groups on your way up.
I take it you are doing the mountain bike race? The trails aren't so technically difficult... Mostly forest service roads, no single track, but they are steep and like I said, the altitude is a bitch.
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