Leadville 100: Race day gallery

Tinker Juarez catches up with Dave Wiens—in street clothes this year. Photo by Rob O'Dea.

Cyclocross buddies Tim Johnson and Todd Wells catch up before the start. Photo by Rob O'Dea.

Rebecca Rusch and Tinker share a laugh before the start. Photo by Rob O'Dea.

Alban Lakata took Dave Wein's place in the Topeak / Ergon kit among the favorites at the start. Photo by Rob O'Dea.

Heading into the base of the freshly grated St Kevin's climb, Wells & Lakata were already dishing the pain. Photo by Rob O'Dea.

One mile of climbing down, one solid dose of hurt delivered. Photo by Rob O'Dea.

By the time the leaders began the climb from May Queen up to Hagerman Pass Road, Wells was already off the front. Photo by Rob O'Dea.

Once they hit the dirt, a lead pack formed and Wells was content to share the pace making. Photo by Rob O'Dea.

The boys from Herbalife24 were well represented at the front all day. Photo by Rob O'Dea.

Herbalife24's Nate Whitman looked strong right from the gun. Photo by Rob O'Dea.

On top of Sugarloaf and heading to the top of the PowerLine, Wells stretched it out again. Photo by Rob O'Dea.

Riders had to negotiate a tight gate opening before the base of Columbine due to a last minute issue with the property owner. Photo by Rob O'Dea.

All together heading onto the base of Columbine. Photo by Rob O'Dea.

Wells didn't wait long to again show his strength and begin opening the gaps that would make the day. Photo by Rob O'Dea.

It was just one of those days for Todd Wells. Photo by Rob O'Dea.

Lakata was a bit off of the pace at the bottom and was gapped from the lead group. Photo by Rob O'Dea.

However, Lakata quickly demonstrated why he was the 2010 Marathon World Champion. Photo by Rob O'Dea.