Leadville Trail 100 MTB · Race complete
Build Your Leadville 100 Fueling Plan
Personalized carbohydrate, hydration, sodium, caffeine and aid-station strategy built around your expected race time, altitude, race conditions and carrying capacity.
This race has already run
Leadville Trail 100 MTB is complete for this edition.
Build a fueling plan for an upcoming race instead — same personalized strategy, event-specific.
See upcoming racesWhat Leadville does to your fueling
Most riders show up with a gels-per-hour estimate and hope. A personalized plan replaces guesses with hourly targets, aid-station actions, and contingencies.
- 10,000+ ft altitude blunts appetite and shifts hydration needs
- Columbine climb strips carrying capacity right when you need it most
- Powerline late-race demands caffeine and sodium timing you cannot improvise
- 8–12 hour race duration exposes every gap in your carbohydrate plan
- Temperature swings from cold start to hot midday change your sodium needs
- Aid-station spacing forces contingency planning, not last-minute decisions
What your plan includes
Pre-race meal, pre-start timeline, hourly carbohydrate/fluid/sodium targets, aid-station actions, bottle setup, product inventory, GI contingencies and recovery — built around your finish time.
| Race segment | Carbs | Fluid | Sodium | Execution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start → Twin Lakes (mi 40) | 80 g/h | 600 ml/h | 600 mg/h | Drink mix + 2 gels/hr, top off at May Queen |
| Columbine out-and-back (mi 40–60) | 70 g/h | 700 ml/h | 700 mg/h | Higher fluid on the climb, caffeine gel at Twin Lakes return |
| Powerline → finish (mi 80–104) | 75 g/h | 600 ml/h | 550 mg/h | Caffeine + easy-to-chew solid, refill at Pipeline |
Illustrative segment strategy — your personalized plan is built around your finish time, sweat rate and product preferences.
Two ways to race with confidence
Both build a personalized plan for Leadville Trail 100 MTB. The Race Build Package adds a validation ride and asynchronous reviews so you toe the line with a tested strategy.
This race has already run
Leadville Trail 100 MTB is complete for this edition.
Build a fueling plan for an upcoming race instead — same personalized strategy, event-specific.
See upcoming races| Feature | Race Fueling Plan | Race Build Package |
|---|---|---|
| Personalized initial plan | ||
| Segment-by-segment strategy | ||
| Aid-station strategy | ||
| Product inventory | ||
| Validation ride protocol | ||
| Structured ride debrief | ||
| One post-ride adjustment | ||
| Final race-week adjustment | ||
| Race Ready final version | ||
| Temporary platform access | ||
| Live consultation |
Reviews are completed asynchronously through FuelQ Pro. Live video consultations are not included.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need this if I already have a coach?+
Yes — the Race Fueling Plan complements your training plan. It focuses only on race-day carbohydrate, hydration, sodium, caffeine and aid-station execution for Leadville.
How does the plan adapt to my expected finish time?+
Slower finish times mean more hours on course. The plan recalculates hourly targets and aid-station spacing based on your realistic finish window.
Can I upgrade to the Race Build Package later?+
Yes, as long as your race is still at least 14 days away. The Race Build Package is required to complete the validation ride and post-ride review in time.