Leadville 100: Race day gallery
- By Rob O'Dea
- Published Aug. 15, 2011
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Dave Wiens and Tinker Juarez
Tinker Juarez catches up with Dave Wiens—in street clothes this year. Photo by Rob O'Dea.
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Todd Wells and Tim Johnson
Cyclocross buddies Tim Johnson and Todd Wells catch up before the start. Photo by Rob O'Dea.
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Tinker Juarez and Rebecca Rusch
Rebecca Rusch and Tinker share a laugh before the start. Photo by Rob O'Dea.
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Alban Lakata
Alban Lakata took Dave Wein's place in the Topeak / Ergon kit among the favorites at the start. Photo by Rob O'Dea.
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Wells and Lakata
Heading into the base of the freshly grated St Kevin's climb, Wells & Lakata were already dishing the pain. Photo by Rob O'Dea.
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Wells and Lakata
One mile of climbing down, one solid dose of hurt delivered. Photo by Rob O'Dea.
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Todd Wells
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.
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Leading group
Once they hit the dirt, a lead pack formed and Wells was content to share the pace making. Photo by Rob O'Dea.
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Herbalife24
The boys from Herbalife24 were well represented at the front all day. Photo by Rob O'Dea.
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Nate Whitman
Herbalife24's Nate Whitman looked strong right from the gun. Photo by Rob O'Dea.
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Todd Wells
On top of Sugarloaf and heading to the top of the PowerLine, Wells stretched it out again. Photo by Rob O'Dea.
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On to Columbine
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.
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On to Columbine
All together heading onto the base of Columbine. Photo by Rob O'Dea.
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Todd Wells
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.
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Todd Wells
It was just one of those days for Todd Wells. Photo by Rob O'Dea.
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Alban Lakata
Lakata was a bit off of the pace at the bottom and was gapped from the lead group. Photo by Rob O'Dea.
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Alban Lakata
However, Lakata quickly demonstrated why he was the 2010 Marathon World Champion. Photo by Rob O'Dea.
FILED UNDER: Gallery / Leadville Trail 100 TAGS: Alban Lakata / Dave Weins / Rebecca Rusch / Tinker Juarez / Todd Wells














