by Mr. Leadville | Jan 10, 2019 | Leadville News
In 1982, the Climax Molybdenum Mine closed, taking with it the jobs of 3,250 Leadville, Colorado citizens. Leadville local and ultimate race founder, Ken Chlouber, understood that something needed to be done to get the community back on its feet. In 1983, with just 45...
by Mr. Leadville | Jan 10, 2019 | Leadville News
1880’s Leadville, Colorado(Image from WesternMiningHistory.com)The City of Leadville was established in much the very same method as many Colorado mining towns in the mid-19th century: with the discovery of gold. The Pikes Peak Gold Rush or Sherman Silver...
by Mr. Leadville | Jan 10, 2019 | Leadville News
Plans are entering into focus for EF Education First’s “alternative” race calendar as the group confirmed it will send out riders to Dirty Kanza 200, Leadville Path 100 MTB, in addition to two other races. Late in 2015, the U.S.-based WorldTour team...
by Mr. Leadville | Jan 10, 2019 | Leadville News
VAIL– On Saturday, Jan. 19, winter season sport enthusiasts from around the region will collect in Leadville for the Winter Triathlon. This race occurs at the Leadville’s CMC Timberline Campus starting at 10 a.m. and will include a 5K snowshoe, 10K...
