2011 Leadville 100 elite men’s race photos
- By Rob O'Dea
- Published Aug. 15, 2011
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Lakata and Wells
Approaching the summit, Lakata caught Wells and it quickly became a two man race for the win. Photo by Rob O'Dea
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Jeremiah Bishop
Jeremiah Bishop kept Cannondale in the game, but fell off the lead pace as the climb got more severe near the summit. Photo by Rob O'Dea
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Todd Wells
Wells lit up the descent and gapped Lakata. Photo by Rob O'Dea
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Alban Lakata
Lakata followed about 30-seconds behind Wells. Photo by Rob O'Dea
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Alban Lakata
Lakata on the descent off of Columbine. Photo by Rob O'Dea
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Nate Whitman
Herbalife24's Nate Whitman chased hard on the climb. Photo by Rob O'Dea
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Climbing Columbine
The pain of Columbine's +12,000-feet was visible on every face. Photo by Rob O'Dea
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Billy Demong
Billy Demong led the charge for event owner / sponsor Lifetime Fitness. Photo by Rob O'Dea
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Tim Johnson
Having suffered 3 flats before the climb, Tim Johnson was uncharacteristically off the lead pace. Photo by Rob O'Dea
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Todd Wells
Pipeline inbound was an exercise in time trialing for the leaders. Photo by Rob O'Dea
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Todd Wells
On the lower portion of Powerline, Wells maintained a 30-second gap over Lakata. Photo by Rob O'Dea
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Todd Wells
Powerline makes EVERYONE work for it. Photo by Rob O'Dea
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Alban Lakata
Lakata looked strong on Powerline. Photo by Rob O'Dea
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Alban Lakata
The heat was working on all riders by the time the race hit Powerline. Photo by Rob O'Dea
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Todd Wells
On the upper portion of Powerline, Wells put the hammer down and opened a decisive gap. Photo by Rob O'Dea
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Todd Wells
The effort Wells put in was obvious…and big. Photo by Rob O'Dea
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Todd Wells
Wells in the hurt locker. Photo by Rob O'Dea
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Alban Lakata
Lakata was starting to show the impact of his effort. Photo by Rob O'Dea
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Todd Wells
Cresting Powerline and rounding Sugarloaf, Wells had stretched his gap to a minute. Photo by Rob O'Dea
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Todd Wells
Wells tore up the descent off of Sugarloaf. Photo by Rob O'Dea
FILED UNDER: Gallery / Leadville Trail 100 TAGS: Alban Lakata / Jeremiah Bishop / Nate Whitman / Todd Wells














