Lance Armstrong of Aspen, Colo., navigates a trail on his way to winning the Leadville Trail 100 mountain bike cycling race in Leadville, Colo., on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009.Also, (note to self) take a look at at the vitical climb and think next time you feel like whinning during or before a climb Steve.
THAT IS 12, 500 FEET TO THE TOP.
Here is a great link that covers the story.
http://singletrack.competitor.com/
Great video from the 2008 match up.
stevelummer.com 