Comments on: 2014 Leadville 100 Race Report, Part 5: Cornball at 10,000 Feet

By: KevinM_VA

KevinM_VA — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 15:06:46 +0000

Congrats to you, The Hammer, and The Queen of Pain … Awesome story and I cannot wait for the Hammer’s story …. You really should go w/gears and see how low you can go next year!!!!

By: Susie H

Susie H — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 21:49:58 +0000

I like to follow calves like yours…they are very motivating. ;-)

By: ClancyO

ClancyO — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 17:29:34 +0000

I admire your restraint on the mushyness.. If my wife was doing what the Hammer does, I’d be so proud that I’d just POP!

By: Mefly

Mefly — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 15:07:07 +0000

Very exciting race report. Keep it up!

By: Doug C

Doug C — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 15:03:02 +0000

Great write-ups! As someone who was also lucky enough to be in the race (I got timed out helping an injured rider coming down Columbine), it is very interesting, and a little exciting, to read your account of the race. I can’t wait to hear The Hammer’s account as well. Great job to both of you!

By: Will Benton

Will Benton — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 14:47:06 +0000

As usual Fatty great read!!

Will

By: Phil E

Phil E — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 08:16:35 +0000

What a great report.Once again, thanks for sharing, and I hope to one day be able to ride what seems like an amazing ride.

By: James

James — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 02:27:58 +0000

Thanks for the great report Fatty! I didn’t make the lottery this year, but I really enjoy your posts (and the Hammer’s); I am sure they will help my prepare for when I am able to ride Leadville.

By: Doug (Way Upstate NY)

Doug (Way Upstate NY) — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 22:19:49 +0000

Not being able to find my crew was something that freaked me out. It seams simple until you get into the throng of the aid stations. Then its not quite as easy as you think it would be.

My cramp magic are Jelly Belly Sport Beans. They work great for me.

The reason The Hammer missed the crew should become clear when she tells her part of the story. – FC

By: Carl

Carl — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 22:05:44 +0000

Great posts Fatty. I can’t wait to read The Hammer’s account of the race!

Me either! Which is to say, the 11 pages I referenced earlier today gets us to about the day before the race. The Hammer had a pretty awesome pre-race week. – FC