{"id":1876451,"date":"2026-04-09T21:21:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T18:21:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1876451"},"modified":"2026-04-09T21:21:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T18:21:26","slug":"unbound-gravel-and-leadville-trail-100-introduce-new-rules-to-reduce-danger-and-congestion-at-feed-zone-areas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1876451","title":{"rendered":"Unbound Gravel and Leadville Trail 100 introduce new rules to reduce danger and congestion at feed zone areas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5fzhZDnz7GTeK4As7BQ396-2200-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRules\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>Unbound Gravel and Leadville Trail 100 introduce new rules to reduce danger and congestion at feed zone areas<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline\">\nNews<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-[13px]\"><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nJackie Tyson <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-04-09T21:21:26Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n9 April 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">&#8216;Safety and fairness&#8217; addressed by Life Time Grand Prix oganisers with separate checkpoints for pros as well as limited access for support crews and media<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-700 mb-2 text-[12px] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-gray-700 [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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will be introduced this year at Unbound Gravel events and Leadville Trail 100 MTB, both owned by Life Time and anchor events of the Life Time Grand Prix series. Regulations for crew member and media access at these feed zones will also be implemented at both races.<\/p>\n<p>For Leadville Trail 100 MTB in Colorado, access to Lost Canyon will be closed to public traffic on race day. Organisers will also implement a lottery for amateur access in this area, described as a &#8216;narrow, high-impact&#8217; area that becomes congested for crews supporting riders.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8ed2ed17-6d4e-478f-97af-8f755d75cb4c-2\">&#8220;Age\u2011group racers remain a central priority of both Unbound Gravel and the Leadville Trail 100 MTB, with robust on\u2011course support, accessible checkpoints, and the same community\u2011driven energy that define each event,&#8221; a press release by Life Time said.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"article-continues-below block py-2 text-sm\">Article continues below <\/span><\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CmxBDJSNjU3Wra7FzRk7Y9-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CmxBDJSNjU3Wra7FzRk7Y9-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Flat-bars or drop-bars at Leadville Trail 100 MTB? 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They are open areas that have been shared by all competitors, so have been more chaotic rather restful as the athletes go faster.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Life Time listened to feedback from pro athletes, crews members, media and local partners to determine concerns and address solutions with these changes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Unbound Gravel 200 has two checkpoints, and the second checkpoint is also shared with riders in the Unbound Gravel 100 event. 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This high-altitude endurance race doesn&#8217;t have a handlebar problem, it has an identity crisis<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZnidYmqdY7qd9srimXRVH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZnidYmqdY7qd9srimXRVH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZnidYmqdY7qd9srimXRVH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, 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 <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hmVvtUw2FZURZUz77U4cFY-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hmVvtUw2FZURZUz77U4cFY-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hmVvtUw2FZURZUz77U4cFY-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hmVvtUw2FZURZUz77U4cFY-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hmVvtUw2FZURZUz77U4cFY-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">How to watch gravel races around the world &#8211; A guide to livestreams and free broadcasts for the biggest events including The Traka, Unbound Gravel and more<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3Cs2KghLHGM8JvWEAzLwRF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3Cs2KghLHGM8JvWEAzLwRF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3Cs2KghLHGM8JvWEAzLwRF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3Cs2KghLHGM8JvWEAzLwRF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3Cs2KghLHGM8JvWEAzLwRF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Brendan Johnston, Alexis Skarda win titles at Utah&#8217;s Salty Lizard; Unbound winner to race new Pulaski MTN-X; MAAP launches U23 initiative &#8211; Gravel Bits<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cQd7vSDZrcNvrDbhVe6XhB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cQd7vSDZrcNvrDbhVe6XhB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cQd7vSDZrcNvrDbhVe6XhB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cQd7vSDZrcNvrDbhVe6XhB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cQd7vSDZrcNvrDbhVe6XhB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Peter Stetina, Kate Courtney expected at Low Gap on Sunday while Cameron Jones, Romain Bardet, Nicole Frain headline new Rapha Cycling Club team at RADL GRVL<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AQkFY4qM2dyJCZHFVxpxMB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AQkFY4qM2dyJCZHFVxpxMB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AQkFY4qM2dyJCZHFVxpxMB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AQkFY4qM2dyJCZHFVxpxMB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AQkFY4qM2dyJCZHFVxpxMB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Gravel Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Sorry, Tom Pidcock, Leadville has just banned your new drop bar Pinarello<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Rules<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pVRoryVymQqjjUWikv4iRa-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pVRoryVymQqjjUWikv4iRa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pVRoryVymQqjjUWikv4iRa-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pVRoryVymQqjjUWikv4iRa-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pVRoryVymQqjjUWikv4iRa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Safety<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">NSN Devo rider suspended for punching another rider during Ster van Zwolle<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ejdVgqkUjdUbzHYjXbFpyT-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ejdVgqkUjdUbzHYjXbFpyT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ejdVgqkUjdUbzHYjXbFpyT-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ejdVgqkUjdUbzHYjXbFpyT-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ejdVgqkUjdUbzHYjXbFpyT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Safety<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Driver of Itzulia  Basque Country race doctor&#8217;s car expelled from race for causing Mikel Landa stage 2 crash <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kqm3xYrUJbpFLx5jWKbsRH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kqm3xYrUJbpFLx5jWKbsRH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kqm3xYrUJbpFLx5jWKbsRH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kqm3xYrUJbpFLx5jWKbsRH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kqm3xYrUJbpFLx5jWKbsRH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Rules<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Investigation identifies 54 riders as skipping level crossing red signal at Tour of Flanders<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SJ3h4zAQURHGko72eHPuei-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SJ3h4zAQURHGko72eHPuei-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SJ3h4zAQURHGko72eHPuei-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SJ3h4zAQURHGko72eHPuei-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SJ3h4zAQURHGko72eHPuei-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Rules<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Riders who ran level crossing red light during men&#8217;s Tour of Flanders could face fines and short driving bans, says Flemish prosecutor<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cmut5khmG6QR5j4KtZaZSD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cmut5khmG6QR5j4KtZaZSD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cmut5khmG6QR5j4KtZaZSD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cmut5khmG6QR5j4KtZaZSD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cmut5khmG6QR5j4KtZaZSD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Safety<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I was wrapped into a thorn field and they couldn&#8217;t find me&#8217; \u2013 Marlen Reusser recounts her experience of being lost for an hour after a crash, as she advocates for GPS trackers<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q4wQw5h4YugeLrLYK2mqEm-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q4wQw5h4YugeLrLYK2mqEm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q4wQw5h4YugeLrLYK2mqEm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q4wQw5h4YugeLrLYK2mqEm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q4wQw5h4YugeLrLYK2mqEm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Safety<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">No &#8216;criminally relevant breach of duty&#8217; in death of Muriel Furrer during UCI Road World Championships as investigation closed<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3Cs2KghLHGM8JvWEAzLwRF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3Cs2KghLHGM8JvWEAzLwRF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3Cs2KghLHGM8JvWEAzLwRF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3Cs2KghLHGM8JvWEAzLwRF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3Cs2KghLHGM8JvWEAzLwRF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Brendan Johnston, Alexis Skarda win titles at Utah&#8217;s Salty Lizard; Unbound winner to race new Pulaski MTN-X; MAAP launches U23 initiative &#8211; Gravel Bits<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" 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custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It&#8217;s been a few tough days&#8217; &#8211; Juan Ayuso abandons Itzulia Basque Country before chance to climb out of large GC deficit <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZAC8YP2nP9Swk52VUwvzRM-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZAC8YP2nP9Swk52VUwvzRM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, 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Regulations for crew member and media access at these feed zones will also be implemented at both races.<\/p>\n<p>For Leadville Trail 100 MTB in Colorado, access to Lost Canyon will be closed to public traffic on race day. 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This high-altitude endurance race doesn&#8217;t have a handlebar problem, it has an identity crisis<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZnidYmqdY7qd9srimXRVH-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZnidYmqdY7qd9srimXRVH-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Life Time Grand Prix 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hmVvtUw2FZURZUz77U4cFY-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hmVvtUw2FZURZUz77U4cFY-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">How to watch gravel races around the world &#8211; A guide to livestreams and free broadcasts for the biggest events including The Traka, Unbound Gravel and more<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;By introducing clearer structure and separation where speeds and dynamics differ most, Life Time aims to enhance safety and fairness while preserving the grit, camaraderie, and challenge that have made these races iconic for decades.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Called &#8216;checkpoints&#8217; at Unbound and &#8216;aid stations&#8217; at Leadville, these regulated feed zones are where athletes, amateurs and pros alike, can refuel and get mechanical support. They are open areas that have been shared by all competitors, so have been more chaotic rather restful as the athletes go faster.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Life Time listened to feedback from pro athletes, crews members, media and local partners to determine concerns and address solutions with these changes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Unbound Gravel 200 has two checkpoints, and the second checkpoint is also shared with riders in the Unbound Gravel 100 event. For the pros in the 200-mile distance, there will now be separation at both checkpoints from age-group competitors in that race and the 100-mile race.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-ymU4xU7Ed4UwZbAD2NYYsJ\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-ymU4xU7Ed4UwZbAD2NYYsJ slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Leadville Trail 100 MTB has four aid stations, with Carter Summit, Outward Bound and Twin Lakes Dam serving outbound and inbound traffic on the two-way dirt route. All competitors pass Columbiine Mine once, as the turnaround point at the 52-mile mark. These will also have separate areas for pros and age-group riders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;These zones will be tightly controlled to enhance safety, reduce congestion, and protect competitive integrity. Specific guidelines, including feeding from the right side only and no support from moving vehicles (bikes, motos, etc.), will be implemented,&#8221; Life Time noted.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">In the Elite Feed Zones, crew and media access will be limited to designated areas. This is to make the environment &#8220;safer and more predictable&#8221; for racers and non-racers aliike, and &#8220;improving course flow&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The operational details and updated course maps will be finalised as part of the official tech guides ahead of each race. 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class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Brendan Johnston, Alexis Skarda win titles at Utah&#8217;s Salty Lizard; Unbound winner to race new Pulaski MTN-X; MAAP launches U23 initiative &#8211; Gravel Bits<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cQd7vSDZrcNvrDbhVe6XhB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, 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custom-text-styles\">Sorry, Tom Pidcock, Leadville has just banned your new drop bar Pinarello<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Rules<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pVRoryVymQqjjUWikv4iRa-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pVRoryVymQqjjUWikv4iRa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pVRoryVymQqjjUWikv4iRa-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pVRoryVymQqjjUWikv4iRa-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pVRoryVymQqjjUWikv4iRa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Safety<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">NSN Devo rider suspended for punching another rider during Ster van Zwolle<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet 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840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3Cs2KghLHGM8JvWEAzLwRF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3Cs2KghLHGM8JvWEAzLwRF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3Cs2KghLHGM8JvWEAzLwRF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3Cs2KghLHGM8JvWEAzLwRF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Brendan Johnston, Alexis Skarda win titles at Utah&#8217;s Salty Lizard; Unbound winner to race new Pulaski MTN-X; MAAP launches U23 initiative &#8211; Gravel Bits<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" 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custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It&#8217;s been a few tough days&#8217; &#8211; Juan Ayuso abandons Itzulia Basque Country before chance to climb out of large GC deficit <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZAC8YP2nP9Swk52VUwvzRM-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZAC8YP2nP9Swk52VUwvzRM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, 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max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pVRoryVymQqjjUWikv4iRa-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pVRoryVymQqjjUWikv4iRa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pVRoryVymQqjjUWikv4iRa-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pVRoryVymQqjjUWikv4iRa-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pVRoryVymQqjjUWikv4iRa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Safety<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">NSN Devo rider suspended for punching another rider during Ster van Zwolle<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6jE538cskw7ck9sHf2xDnH-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6jE538cskw7ck9sHf2xDnH-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6jE538cskw7ck9sHf2xDnH-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6jE538cskw7ck9sHf2xDnH-450-80.png.webp 450w, 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