HWY 82-Independence Pass via Bicycle

Connecting the Arkansas Valley to Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley, Independence Pass is the second highest paved mountain pass in Colorado and a classic destination ride for many recreational cyclists.  The ride to the top features three hairpin switchbacks, breathtaking alpine scenery, and cliffs that plunge from the edge of the blacktop.
The grade along [...]

Arkansas River Double-Haul

Arkansas River Double-Haul
Celebrity Fly-Fishing Charity Event
Presented by the Rotary Clubs of Salida and Buena Vista
Benefiting the SALIDA ROTARY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION and the BUENA VISTA ROTARY/INTERACT CHARITABLE FUND
August 28-29, 2009
Salida Steamplant- Salida, Colorado
TICKETS  AVAIL ABlE  NOW  FOR  FRIDAY  NIGHT  CELEBRITY  DINNER  AND  AUCTION

$100  PER  PERSON  TO  SIT  AT  A  CELEBRITY  TABLE
$75  FOR  GENERAL  ADMISSION
ONLY 150 [...]

Leadville Trail 100 MTB Photos

Without further ado check out The Trailhead’s Facebook Page for a photo album of the LT100 MTB ride. Here’s a sneak peek.

Gore-Tex TransRockies Run

Leadville has been buzzing with bright neon green Windstopper jackets, Salomon trail runners, and The North Face Nuptse down jackets ever since the Gore-Tex TransRockies Folks were shuttled into town after finishing their 10 mile run from Vicksburg to Twin Lakes. For those of you new to the Gore-Tex TransRockies event, visit their website where [...]

“Mountaintownie Biking” Mountain Gazette!

Check out the August 2009 Issue of the Mountain Gazette, George Sibley from Gunnison wrote a fantastic article about the biking culture in mountain towns called, “Mountaintownie Biking: The Once & Future Slow Lane.” It describes the two types of townies the “functionalist” and “formalist” with room for variations, where you’re the dumpster diving, Craig’s [...]

“Performance” a Fun Spoof on us Roadies!

This video was sent to me for posting on our blog, with the words of “you have to post this on your blog, it’s hilarious!”
So, without further delay… enjoy!

more about ““Performance” a Fun Spoof on us Roadies!“, posted with vodpod

Armstrong meets 2010 Top Fuel

If you’re wondering what Lance will be riding for this year’s LT 100 race, check out this article from Velo News who were fortunate to get a close-up look two days before the big race! View the photos under “Article Extras” to see all the close-up detail. We’ll be there in Leadville hoping to get [...]

Leadville 100 MTB Race 8.15.2009

The Leadville 100 MTB is a USA CYCLING sanctioned race, which from what I hear fills up with registrants within only a few hours of opening.
Come to Leadville and watch racers from all over including local six-time winner Dave Wiens from Gunnison, CO, Mark Wolff, off & on mechanic at The Trailhead and author of [...]

Monday’s Movie Night at the Eddyline Restaurant & Brewery

For this Monday’s Movie Night at the Eddyline, The Trailhead will present “Vertical Frontier – A History of the Art, Sport, and Philosophy of Rock Climbing in Yosemite”.  Hailed as “One of the best climbing films ever made” and narrated by Tom Brokaw, the film features spectacular old and new footage shot on the storied [...]

Roxanne Hall MTB Story

more about “Roxanne Hall’s Recovery/Comeback Video“, posted with vodpod

Here’s a spirited woman ready for her “Comeback Ride” in this years Leadville 100 MTB. Roxanne Hall, principal partner in the Tennessee Pass Nordic Center and Cookhouse, who last year was hit by a car at speeds of 50-60mph while training for the LT 100. It [...]