This has sort of been an inspiration to me — I could never ride Leadville, but like others, I’m fascinated by the race. Maybe one year I can volunteer there.

Best wishes with your race, Noah!

@Daveh-marin I rode in Davis last year and it was a blast. When I saw the course profile for this year I had the exact same reaction as Fatty: There is a 5 hour century waiting to happen. That’s one of my life goals. But I think Davis may not happen next summer for me. The trip to Leadville is going to consume a lot of time and umm, resources. I do wish I could arrange the trip, but its probably not realistic.

Thanks for volunteering! I think that can be more brutal than the ride itself, having made about a thousand PB&Js for a ride one summer.

Hi, Doug! Good luck, Noah! Good luck, Doug!

Thanks for Volunteering! You guys helped make the race great. I love how helpful everyone is. Some guy held my bike up the whole time I was trying to get a drink and wolf down a little food at the Columbine turnaround.

That is great that Noah helped you.

My kids are my crew and I tear up every time I see them as I come into a pit stop. It is such an overwhelming feeling of love that it is hard to describe.

All the love at Leadville is what makes this race fantastic.

Great job! As a 7 time finisher, I was going through withdrawels last Saturday, as I had decided to hang up my Leadville hat this year. One of my fondest memories of the race has been the cheerful and seemingly never ending support from folks like you.

One of me less fond memories, is the cramping feeling on the way up to Columbine!

Thanks again for being there – you guys definately make a difference, and I’m thrilled for you that you will get to experience it from the other side of the table next year!

And, regarding Noah as crew – trust me on this, nothing helps a racer more than a friendly smile and an “attaboy” from his or her family…

All the aid station crews were great, but I have to applaud the Columbine crew over the others. You guys were amazing! Thanks for hanging out in the thin air all day! Thanks for going those extra miles!

I was shocked by how caring the crew up there was. A guy took my bike and then asked me at least two times if there was anything I needed. Each volunteer smiled, asked if I was okay and if I needed anything and hung around a few seconds even after I thanked them and said no. As chaotic and hectic as it was when I was there (about 1pm) I felt like I was the only rider being taken care of. It was great, phenomenal!

I volunteered last year just to get in. I am amazed by those who volunteer just because they want to volunteer. And I applaud you guys for volunteering even though you didn’t have to. Kudos!

I’ll be back. I DNF at mile 87 at 9 hours and 40 minutes. I think I was still on an 11 hour pace, but i just hit a wall, made a couple of fatal mistakes, but I’m already gunning for next year, signed up for the Alpine Odyssey to qualify and will get that buckle no matter what. Maybe I’ll see you there next year.