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    MTB · Fueling GuideUpdated Jul 2026

    Leadville Trail 100 MTB — Race Report Template

    The Race Across the Sky. 100 miles of high-altitude mountain biking above 10,000 feet.

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    Leadville Trail 100 MTB is complete for this edition.

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    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.

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    Leadville 100 race report template

    The riders who improve fastest are the ones who review honestly. Fill this in within 48 hours of your race, while the details are still fresh.

    Actual carbohydrate intake (g/hr)What you planned vs. what you actually consumed.
    Actual fluid intake (ml/hr)Compare against sweat losses (weigh in/out where possible).
    Sodium intake (mg total)Total sodium across bottles, gels, chews and solid food.
    Caffeine dose & timingTotal mg and when it was consumed.
    GI comfort (1–10)Any bloating, nausea or GI distress and when it started.
    Energy dipsWhere in the race you felt under-fueled or over-cooked.
    What to change next timeOne or two concrete adjustments — not a full rewrite.

    Why generic fueling plans don't work for Leadville 100

    Two riders on the same start line can need very different fueling. FTP, target finish time, body mass, sweat rate, temperature, altitude adaptation, nutrition products and race goals all change the answer. A generic 60 g/hr recommendation is a starting point, not a plan.

    • FTP
    • Finish time
    • Body weight
    • Sweat rate
    • Weather
    • Products
    • Goals
    • Course

    Download the Printable Leadville Trail 100 MTB Race Guide

    Get a practical planning document with the course breakdown, aid-station strategy, fueling and hydration worksheets, race-morning timeline, equipment checklist, crew notes, and space for your own plan.

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    Racing Leadville Trail 100 MTB?

    Racing 100 miles? Grab the 100-Mile Fueling Checklist

    A focused checklist for 100-mile gravel and MTB events — race-week prep through aid-station execution.

    Download the 100-Mile Checklist

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    Start with the free checklist

    A Race Fueling Plan gives you a personalized strategy for this event. The free checklist helps you prepare the basics first: race-week setup, 48-hour prep, race morning, hydration, sodium, caffeine, aid stations, and backup calories.

    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.

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