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Old 08-25-2008, 04:36 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Came across this site that shows the battle up front at the Leadville race. That terrain is just crazy, then again I am a roadie.

Superhuman Magazine - Action Sports and Performance - Lance Armstrong and Dave Wiens' 100-Mile Duel in Leadville
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Great video. I'm guessing that if those two guys had to walk up that stretch I would have needed a tow rope to get up it.
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That was a tough climb- the summit was at 13,600 feet and the air was really thin. Everyone pushed the last mile or so, but the rest of the climb wasn't terrible. Overall, it was 9 miles at about a 5% average until the last couple of miles. Totally rideable in any other situation, but it was COLD up there and the air was really thin.
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It was cool seeing the 2 of them coming through all the aid staions and crowds. They both looked totally relaxed and almost happy.
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