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I can't believe how similar our stories are. My first race, Im from CO, I'm turning 50 this year, trained on the course all summer, flat pedals, stomach issues, except I missed the cut at Twin Lakes inbound by 12 min (mile 63)

I raced flats too - going up Sugarloaf a guy came up next to me and said "whoa are you wearing tennis shoes!?" (to clarify they were mountain biking shoes but yes my pedals were flats)

Flat pedal bro! Nice video! I counted a total of 8 brothers and sisters on flat pedals over the course of the day so we were a tiny minority. I'm a family doctor too but I take care of the furry four legged members. I hope your course of metronidazole or whatever quickly and completely eliminates the giardia. If you go for leadville again, consider putting up some progress videos on how the training is going along the way!

Congratulations and thanks for posting this video, I've been looking for this point of view for few years now. I've been wanting to do the ride for the last couple of years and have been looking for just the advice your video offered. Two questions for you: 1. is it possible to ride without crew (do they have sponsored SAGs) and 2. how dificult was it for your wife and daughter to navigate from aid station to aid station? Thanks again for sharing your experience.

Cool to know someone did Leadville 100 with a Ripley v4

Hmm you're not exactly they typecast for the series "From The Ground Up" congrats anyway

Very informative, thanks for explaining the prep and how it went. Well done!!

Update: about 2 weeks after making this video I was diagnosed with giardia, an intestinal parasite that I probably picked up either in Jamaica or from mountain streams in the weeks before the race. I believe this was a major contributing factor to my GI issues before and during the race. Not making excuses - but it was another factor for sure. I've had treatment and feel completely better. Anyway, now of course it's tempting to go back and to try buckle - this time parasite free!

Planning to do the race for the first time next year after i turn 60 and retire. I have watched countless Leadville videos and this is one of the very best and most helpful. Definitely worth a re-watch during training next year for the inspiration. Thank you.

Congrats on the finish. I really appreciate you giving some insight to what us master riders would be looking at if attempting this. I'm starting to get the itch for another ultra endurance survival ride after finishing Marji Gesick last year. This might be the one. I know what it's like to try and ride with stomach issues and when you can't fuel yourself you can definitely get into a dark place. Way to persevere!!

Excellent recap! Thanks for sharing from a “normal” persons perspective. So inspiring. Huge congratulations !!

I appreciate your recap! I was also at the race and am just a regular dude (like you) that likes to try extraordinary feats. I finished just under the 12 hr cutoff, but like you had a couple times where i was ready to throw in the towel, but my crew kept me going and i was so happy they did. Everyone that comes to Leadville has a story and i appreciate you sharing yours!

I’m a local front range middle age guy as well. Got back on the bike this summer and getting some base now. I agree that having those goals it’s a great motivation. Love the details, I’ll look you up on Strava.

Awesome detail on your experience. Congrats on not giving up and listening to that screaming voice in your head.

Congrats! I appreciate you taking the time to break this all down. I’m 58 and just retired, so hoping to get into some of the things you are mentioning. Very similar base activities but 100 miles on a bike would take some much better focused training. And is it Stra(y)va??? I’ve always pronounced it Strahva.

Nothing but respect for you and anyone who makes it to the end of Leadville. Kudos to your wife and daughter for the "nudges" they provided. Sounds like they believed in you, and they were correct.

First off, Congratulations! Anyone who makes it over the red carpet at the Leadville finish is a winner regardless of time. Your experience mirrors mine back in 2014 when I finished at age 58 and to this day it remains my proudest athletic accomplishment. By the way, you need to reside the lower section of Columbine in the Fall when the aspen are changing. At non-race pace it’s an absolutely gorgeous ride! Wave when you pass me on the trail!

Terrific effort and thank you for the detailed training history and insights. Super inspiring as a fellow 50+ rider

Great inspiring summary ty! Wow the AI image at the start created an odd mtb

Congratulations Jeremy! So much hard work. 🎉

Great job Jeremy! encouraging for all of us average people out there haha

Thank you!

Should be smart enough not to push yourself too hard by now 😉

Congrats! Thanks for sharing your prep and race experience.

That was an excellent recap, very inspiring! So helpful to hear what goes into these efforts. Side note, if I had number 1612, I wouldn't be able to get that Vulfpeck song out of my head😂

Congratulations on your great accomplishment! This is incredible. Thanks for putting this recap video together.

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Congrats... this is certainly in my bucket list... great job finishing... 😉🤘🏽

Congratulations

Awesome recap and capturing the amazing accomplishment. So glad you got to have the Leadville experience and becoming a Leadville 100 groupie😎.

!! Rock n Roll my friend !! have a nice day and keep it up :D !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awesome!!

Very well played dear friend!! Sounds awesome!🎸