Comments on: 2013 Leadville 100 Race Report, Part 2: People

By: alex

alex — Tue, 20 Aug 2013 10:29:37 +0000

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By: Davidh-marin,ca

Davidh-marin,ca — Thu, 15 Aug 2013 16:24:35 +0000

@Julie B When you are ready I’ll loan Steve my Tandem. Then you can say anything that comes to mind while you’re riding with him…..and blame it on the bike. Hah!

By: Dan O

Dan O — Thu, 15 Aug 2013 04:51:39 +0000

Great stories about some of the folks involved with this iconic race…

By: Julie B

Julie B — Thu, 15 Aug 2013 02:38:18 +0000

I am so not a biker. My hubby SteveB found the Fatty community through me. He rides and was part of the Team Fatty Davis Livestrong. Why do I follow? Writing like this. PS Steve wants me to bike. Thinking about it.

By: sdcadbiker

sdcadbiker — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 19:27:53 +0000

I too was drafting Jilene for a while on the way back to pipeline; she looked very festive! Congrats to all who competed on Saturday; it was a pleasure to be among you.

By: lcacosta

lcacosta — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 18:34:26 +0000

I saw Jilene when riding towards Columbine and I thought she was the Hammer, we were trading spots most of the day until we reached the infamous power-line. Congratulations to all of the people that line up you are an example of courage and determination.

By: Jenni

Jenni — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 15:10:07 +0000

@AKChick
I am going to take you up on your offer. We will ride together in Alaska. Someday, somehow. Let’s figure out a way to make that happen, it would be epic!!

Thanks for the awesome feedback!! I was so inspired watching Doug through this process and all the people competing I think I could’ve written a book.

By: AKChick

AKChick — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 05:38:13 +0000

@Jenni I LOVE your report! You must come to Alaska if you like geology!!! We have tons up bumpy everywhere terrain. We have tons of fun bike rides. I need a cycling instructor. I too am a chatterbox. You need to go to Davis next year for Livestrong (please, please, please). You, me, and Wife#1 could do some serious damage, er, have some serious fun! Also, huge snort when reading “Unicorn riding a Moots!” Pure genius prose! :)I too am one of those slow people who needs the cheering and food more than those fast people! I also love your tips! And you mentioned pooping! You are right about portapotties – Livestrong Davis had HUGE lines at one of the first rest stops and I had to PEE – I’m famous for overhydrating at hot events. I went behind the portapotties. It was that or pee my bibs – not an option. :) So the tip for the modesty tent – great advice!

By: AKChick

AKChick — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 05:18:39 +0000

So many emotions after reading this post. My heart breaks for Rebecca. For her to start and finish as well as she did – she is just amazing. And for her mom to post – oh, my heart was in my throat as I read her post – hugs to mom and Rebecca. Heart break all over again! I wish I had won the contest so I could give her a hug in person.

I have gone over and read quite a few of Doug (Way Up State NY) entries and LOVED them. I must check out Jenni’s post (read about her Tri – Jenni – you are a ROCKSTAR!). I love that Fatty shared he was nervous. That would help me out too.

Also, @PaulGuyot – I couldn’t have said it any better! I have dabbled in mtb but it just doesn’t give me the same joy as the road or my fat tire bike. I guess I need to try singletrack. I have a feeling that would be different and I might like it. I have NEVER been tempted to do Leadville. If I lived somewhere other than 50 ft above sea level, maybe. I will say that Fatty and the Hammer have inspired me time and again and instead of dreading and avoiding hills, I seek them out.

And Matthew Beaudin. Um. Hmmm. Um. Hmmmm. Is he cuter in person? Sorry to be a total girl, but had I seen him I probably would have made a fool of myself drooling and babbling. He is rather an attractive guy. I am also a fan of his writing (no really, I am!). And he sounds like he is super nice too. And FAST!

Thanks for the wonderful write-up. In my humble opinion you are one of the greatest writers out there. Yes, I am biased, but I write for a living (different kind of writing) and what you write is solid gold.

I hope we get to hear more stories from Leadville!

By: Rohit

Rohit — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 04:43:41 +0000

Thanks for posting fatty! You are an inspiration in many ways, and I hope you know just how many of us you help propel to the finish line in Leadville. By the way, I’m in your blog. That’s me and my mom behind you Doug and Kenny!

Thanks for everything fatty, please keep it up!