Found out today that we (JP, Randy and myself) did not get selected for the Leadville 100 this year. Not really suprised at not getting picked but I was suprised by their email explaining that we could still get in if we signed up for a 2 day training camp in June with Carmichael Training Systems (Lance Armstrong's longtime trainer). Basically the camp will cost you $1,250.00 for the two days and you will get your entry fee waved and a spot in the Leadville 100 will be reserved for you.
I know that Lance Armstrong has done wonders for the race with all the publicity he brings but I still find it a little disappointing that they would even consider reserving spots for these "campers" who can obviously afford the camp and the expense of the additional trip (for the majority of us folks anyway) that the camp requires. I can see reserving spots for high profile cyclists, sponsors and past race volunteers but to me this camp "deal" is just not right.
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Sorry to hear that, I think its crap that you all had to pay to get in the lottery, yet they can save spots for high dollar participation in the CTS camp. Seems a little fixed to me. You guys would have had to miss RIM for leadville, and to me RIM looks like a better time, better trails, and best of all an altitude that suits us midwesterners! JP get ready for REVENGE AT RIM IN 2010!!!
Camp? Camp?! Looks like I'm heading to Leadville!
Hey Adam... That's awesome that you got picked. Congratulations! Thought we were getting shut out around here. Gives me hope for next year. Look forward to a full race report!
It's all about the cha-ching nowadays. I hate to say it, but seems like the Leadville promoters are cashin' in.
Shocker!!!
My understanding is that since they are a sponser with so many spots that they automatically get this is a way that they get more in by using their spots to make some money. I think the 1250 is steep but people will pay. I was able to get in again this year. I feel lucky to be able to keep going out to the race.
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