{"id":2048392,"date":"2026-07-17T15:12:53","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T12:12:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2048392"},"modified":"2026-07-17T15:12:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T12:12:53","slug":"courses-will-look-different-due-to-forest-fire-reroute-at-leadville-trail-100-mtb-as-organisers-given-green-light-for-august-15-races","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2048392","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Courses will look different&#8217; due to forest fire reroute at Leadville Trail 100 MTB as organisers given &#8216;green light&#8217; for August 15 races"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/X86GVpLVLJVsErpapHZuLV-2100-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QGmapoaRyeG4MvvSLgcM29-160-80.png.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QGmapoaRyeG4MvvSLgcM29-80-80.png.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    Stage 9 of Tour de France shortened amid &#8216;red alert&#8217; 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The race serves as the third of six races in the Life Time Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p>On Thursday, a &#8216;green light&#8217; for planning to continue was confirmed by event owners and managers, Life Time, as containment of the wildfire had improved to 37% and smoke had been lifting.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e37cc274-81e9-11f1-88e1-17548ac01728-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">However, a course change was needed as several Lake County roads and trails used on the 104-mile course were closed by the Leadville Ranger District of the US Forest Service, including County roads 30 and 10 in the &#8216;Powerline&#8217; area.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] block h-[18px] w-auto shrink-0 brightness-0 invert\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container>\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A significant portion of the out-and-back course, between Turquoise Lake and Twin Lakes, which is at the base of the decisive Columbine climb, is currently part of a mandatory evacuation area, as noted by the Lake County Office of Emergency Management.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The time has arrived, and we are excited to share, barring any further developments, that we have the green light to move ahead with our 2026 race season,&#8221; 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We thank all of our first responders who have spent countless hours over the last 16 + days reducing the impact and ensuring the safety of our community.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;While the courses will look different, the same call for grit, guts and determination is woven deep into the trail ahead.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-NtC3tZX55NG9sYDSfr78Vi\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-NtC3tZX55NG9sYDSfr78Vi 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 aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Over the next few days and weeks, our teams will also dig deep and work diligently to bring all critical\/updated course and crew information to you. Most of all, we look forward to welcoming you home to Leadville and the start line of the upcoming events.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Organisers noted that the &#8216;green light&#8217; status could change at any time, with Air Quality Index and &#8220;any threatening changes in fire status&#8221; among the factors monitored across the next month.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">An update to the Leadville 100 MTB course was underway, but no information was provided. Any reroute will have to address an order from the US Forest Service which listed the Willow Fire Area Closure as being &#8220;closed for the protection of public health and safety&#8221; from July 7 to September 30, 2026.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] 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-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dsZGdndajojLeSzFnUMC9E-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dsZGdndajojLeSzFnUMC9E-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tour de France stages 3 and 4 at risk of cancellation due to wildfires, heat<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3amffJz9A2aN6D4f66GPgC-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3amffJz9A2aN6D4f66GPgC-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tyler Hamilton renewed as Tour de France analyst for Danish news network; Utah wildfires cause cancellation of Crusher in the Tushar &#8211; North American Roundup<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cshuGoPwjDL8CALdp773uN-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cshuGoPwjDL8CALdp773uN-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Storms spark mudslides on controversial Tour de France stage route to Col de Sarenne near Alpe d&#8217;Huez<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Willow Fire started on June 28 and rapidly spread across Lake County, consuming nearly 6,877 acres, according to the most recent update on the US Forest Service&#8217;s Willow Fire hotline.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In addition to Leadville Trail 100 MTB, Life Time owns and operates three other events hosted at the Colorado mountain town &#8211; Leadville MTB Stage Race presented by Kenetik, Leadville Trail 10K presented by La Sportiva and Leadville Trail 100 Run presented by La Sportiva.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Earlier in July, the Leadville Race Series Silver Rush 50, events for runners and mountain bike riders, was cancelled due to the Willow Fire. For Leadville Trail 100 MTB, organisers noted they would use emails for registered riders and support crews for updates.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Leadville Trail 100 MTB has been a fixture in the US for more than 40 years, renowned for its high altitude that begins on the start line in Leadville at 9,200 feet above sea level and rising to 12,516 feet at the crest of the 10.7-mile Columbine climb.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Last year Keegan Swenson won a fifth consecutive Leadville Trail 100 MTB, while the women&#8217;s race was won on a debut appearance by Kate Courtney. Swenson is expected to compete again as he is part of the Life Time Grand Prix invitation-only field. 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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\">Tyler Hamilton renewed as Tour de France analyst for Danish news network; Utah wildfires cause cancellation of Crusher in the Tushar &#8211; North American Roundup<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cshuGoPwjDL8CALdp773uN-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cshuGoPwjDL8CALdp773uN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cshuGoPwjDL8CALdp773uN-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cshuGoPwjDL8CALdp773uN-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cshuGoPwjDL8CALdp773uN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Baloise Ladies Tour: Redemption for Charlotte Kool with stage 2 sprint victory and overall race lead<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/deYAd89RDMmKbFwrRhzCkh-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/deYAd89RDMmKbFwrRhzCkh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/deYAd89RDMmKbFwrRhzCkh-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/deYAd89RDMmKbFwrRhzCkh-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/deYAd89RDMmKbFwrRhzCkh-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\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Bashed and bruised but Uno-X Mobility trio race on after heavy Tour de France sprint 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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GK2kuwMwpvQsPAVkTH2uF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GK2kuwMwpvQsPAVkTH2uF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GK2kuwMwpvQsPAVkTH2uF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GK2kuwMwpvQsPAVkTH2uF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GK2kuwMwpvQsPAVkTH2uF-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\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;If I get beaten, that&#8217;s the way it is&#8217; &#8211; Jasper Philipsen forced to accept defeat as rivals Soudal-QuickStep celebrate their third Tour de France win<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tTp2FivrkovhbBTjzyyqZA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tTp2FivrkovhbBTjzyyqZA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tTp2FivrkovhbBTjzyyqZA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tTp2FivrkovhbBTjzyyqZA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tTp2FivrkovhbBTjzyyqZA-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\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Baloise Ladies Tour: Nienke Veenhoven outpowers Charlotte Kool to secure stage 1 sprint victory<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Js8iKVQzdAvgN9hXKPCYEL-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Js8iKVQzdAvgN9hXKPCYEL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Js8iKVQzdAvgN9hXKPCYEL-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Js8iKVQzdAvgN9hXKPCYEL-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Js8iKVQzdAvgN9hXKPCYEL-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\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour de France: Tim Merlier wins sprint skirmish on stage 12 ahead of major pileup<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y8wPioqsSbwjGgzZzZkjiX-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y8wPioqsSbwjGgzZzZkjiX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y8wPioqsSbwjGgzZzZkjiX-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y8wPioqsSbwjGgzZzZkjiX-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y8wPioqsSbwjGgzZzZkjiX-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\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Mads Pedersen reveals plans to retire after home World Championships<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/deYAd89RDMmKbFwrRhzCkh-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/deYAd89RDMmKbFwrRhzCkh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/deYAd89RDMmKbFwrRhzCkh-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/deYAd89RDMmKbFwrRhzCkh-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/deYAd89RDMmKbFwrRhzCkh-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\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Bashed and bruised but Uno-X Mobility trio race on after heavy Tour de France sprint 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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yL4sPbtPKgYyhi4Z5vbWJ6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yL4sPbtPKgYyhi4Z5vbWJ6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yL4sPbtPKgYyhi4Z5vbWJ6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yL4sPbtPKgYyhi4Z5vbWJ6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yL4sPbtPKgYyhi4Z5vbWJ6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Clothing &amp; Shoes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;We are closely monitoring professional cycling&#8217; \u2013 Could former Tour de France sponsor Nike make a comeback to the sport?<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g93dfxbmpUCM2Z5ZjfRJXQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g93dfxbmpUCM2Z5ZjfRJXQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g93dfxbmpUCM2Z5ZjfRJXQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g93dfxbmpUCM2Z5ZjfRJXQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g93dfxbmpUCM2Z5ZjfRJXQ-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\">Are the Tour de France breakaways doing enough to try and beat UAE Team Emirates-XRG and Tadej Poga\u010dar?<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnnFAGzwf3ziDbLQc4FD7X-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnnFAGzwf3ziDbLQc4FD7X-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnnFAGzwf3ziDbLQc4FD7X-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnnFAGzwf3ziDbLQc4FD7X-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnnFAGzwf3ziDbLQc4FD7X-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\">Medical updates flow after stage 12 Tour de France crash \u2013 Two collarbone breaks among the damage tally<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LeuhxLoRDDyKT2yQhETJBF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LeuhxLoRDDyKT2yQhETJBF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LeuhxLoRDDyKT2yQhETJBF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LeuhxLoRDDyKT2yQhETJBF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LeuhxLoRDDyKT2yQhETJBF-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\">&#8216;We will need to survive as well as possible&#8217; &#8211; Tour de France leader Tadej Poga\u010dar hints at quiet start to tough trio of climbing stages in race<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HqeD9rjJNvYNgMhHqCmLfe-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HqeD9rjJNvYNgMhHqCmLfe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HqeD9rjJNvYNgMhHqCmLfe-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HqeD9rjJNvYNgMhHqCmLfe-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HqeD9rjJNvYNgMhHqCmLfe-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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We thank all of our first responders who have spent countless hours over the last 16 + days reducing the impact and ensuring the safety of our community.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;While the courses will look different, the same call for grit, guts and determination is woven deep into the trail ahead.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-NtC3tZX55NG9sYDSfr78Vi\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-NtC3tZX55NG9sYDSfr78Vi 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 aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Over the next few days and weeks, our teams will also dig deep and work diligently to bring all critical\/updated course and crew information to you. Most of all, we look forward to welcoming you home to Leadville and the start line of the upcoming events.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Organisers noted that the &#8216;green light&#8217; status could change at any time, with Air Quality Index and &#8220;any threatening changes in fire status&#8221; among the factors monitored across the next month.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">An update to the Leadville 100 MTB course was underway, but no information was provided. Any reroute will have to address an order from the US Forest Service which listed the Willow Fire Area Closure as being &#8220;closed for the protection of public health and safety&#8221; from July 7 to September 30, 2026.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] 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-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dsZGdndajojLeSzFnUMC9E-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dsZGdndajojLeSzFnUMC9E-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tour de France stages 3 and 4 at risk of cancellation due to wildfires, heat<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3amffJz9A2aN6D4f66GPgC-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3amffJz9A2aN6D4f66GPgC-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tyler Hamilton renewed as Tour de France analyst for Danish news network; Utah wildfires cause cancellation of Crusher in the Tushar &#8211; North American Roundup<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cshuGoPwjDL8CALdp773uN-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cshuGoPwjDL8CALdp773uN-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Storms spark mudslides on controversial Tour de France stage route to Col de Sarenne near Alpe d&#8217;Huez<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Willow Fire started on June 28 and rapidly spread across Lake County, consuming nearly 6,877 acres, according to the most recent update on the US Forest Service&#8217;s Willow Fire hotline.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In addition to Leadville Trail 100 MTB, Life Time owns and operates three other events hosted at the Colorado mountain town &#8211; Leadville MTB Stage Race presented by Kenetik, Leadville Trail 10K presented by La Sportiva and Leadville Trail 100 Run presented by La Sportiva.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Earlier in July, the Leadville Race Series Silver Rush 50, events for runners and mountain bike riders, was cancelled due to the Willow Fire. For Leadville Trail 100 MTB, organisers noted they would use emails for registered riders and support crews for updates.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Leadville Trail 100 MTB has been a fixture in the US for more than 40 years, renowned for its high altitude that begins on the start line in Leadville at 9,200 feet above sea level and rising to 12,516 feet at the crest of the 10.7-mile Columbine climb.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Last year Keegan Swenson won a fifth consecutive Leadville Trail 100 MTB, while the women&#8217;s race was won on a debut appearance by Kate Courtney. Swenson is expected to compete again as he is part of the Life Time Grand Prix invitation-only field. 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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\">Tyler Hamilton renewed as Tour de France analyst for Danish news network; Utah wildfires cause cancellation of Crusher in the Tushar &#8211; North American Roundup<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cshuGoPwjDL8CALdp773uN-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cshuGoPwjDL8CALdp773uN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cshuGoPwjDL8CALdp773uN-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cshuGoPwjDL8CALdp773uN-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cshuGoPwjDL8CALdp773uN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Baloise Ladies Tour: Redemption for Charlotte Kool with stage 2 sprint victory and overall race lead<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/deYAd89RDMmKbFwrRhzCkh-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/deYAd89RDMmKbFwrRhzCkh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/deYAd89RDMmKbFwrRhzCkh-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/deYAd89RDMmKbFwrRhzCkh-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/deYAd89RDMmKbFwrRhzCkh-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\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Bashed and bruised but Uno-X Mobility trio race on after heavy Tour de France sprint 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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GK2kuwMwpvQsPAVkTH2uF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GK2kuwMwpvQsPAVkTH2uF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GK2kuwMwpvQsPAVkTH2uF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GK2kuwMwpvQsPAVkTH2uF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GK2kuwMwpvQsPAVkTH2uF-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\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;If I get beaten, that&#8217;s the way it is&#8217; &#8211; Jasper Philipsen forced to accept defeat as rivals Soudal-QuickStep celebrate their third Tour de France win<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tTp2FivrkovhbBTjzyyqZA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tTp2FivrkovhbBTjzyyqZA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tTp2FivrkovhbBTjzyyqZA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tTp2FivrkovhbBTjzyyqZA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tTp2FivrkovhbBTjzyyqZA-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\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Baloise Ladies Tour: Nienke Veenhoven outpowers Charlotte Kool to secure stage 1 sprint victory<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Js8iKVQzdAvgN9hXKPCYEL-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Js8iKVQzdAvgN9hXKPCYEL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Js8iKVQzdAvgN9hXKPCYEL-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Js8iKVQzdAvgN9hXKPCYEL-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Js8iKVQzdAvgN9hXKPCYEL-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\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour de France: Tim Merlier wins sprint skirmish on stage 12 ahead of major pileup<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y8wPioqsSbwjGgzZzZkjiX-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y8wPioqsSbwjGgzZzZkjiX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y8wPioqsSbwjGgzZzZkjiX-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y8wPioqsSbwjGgzZzZkjiX-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y8wPioqsSbwjGgzZzZkjiX-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\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Mads Pedersen reveals plans to retire after home World Championships<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/deYAd89RDMmKbFwrRhzCkh-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/deYAd89RDMmKbFwrRhzCkh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/deYAd89RDMmKbFwrRhzCkh-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/deYAd89RDMmKbFwrRhzCkh-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/deYAd89RDMmKbFwrRhzCkh-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\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Bashed and bruised but Uno-X Mobility trio race on after heavy Tour de France sprint 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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yL4sPbtPKgYyhi4Z5vbWJ6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yL4sPbtPKgYyhi4Z5vbWJ6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yL4sPbtPKgYyhi4Z5vbWJ6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yL4sPbtPKgYyhi4Z5vbWJ6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yL4sPbtPKgYyhi4Z5vbWJ6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Clothing &amp; Shoes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;We are closely monitoring professional cycling&#8217; \u2013 Could former Tour de France sponsor Nike make a comeback to the sport?<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g93dfxbmpUCM2Z5ZjfRJXQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g93dfxbmpUCM2Z5ZjfRJXQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g93dfxbmpUCM2Z5ZjfRJXQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g93dfxbmpUCM2Z5ZjfRJXQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g93dfxbmpUCM2Z5ZjfRJXQ-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\">Are the Tour de France breakaways doing enough to try and beat UAE Team Emirates-XRG and Tadej Poga\u010dar?<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnnFAGzwf3ziDbLQc4FD7X-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnnFAGzwf3ziDbLQc4FD7X-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnnFAGzwf3ziDbLQc4FD7X-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnnFAGzwf3ziDbLQc4FD7X-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnnFAGzwf3ziDbLQc4FD7X-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\">Medical updates flow after stage 12 Tour de France crash \u2013 Two collarbone breaks among the damage tally<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LeuhxLoRDDyKT2yQhETJBF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LeuhxLoRDDyKT2yQhETJBF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LeuhxLoRDDyKT2yQhETJBF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LeuhxLoRDDyKT2yQhETJBF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LeuhxLoRDDyKT2yQhETJBF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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We thank all of our first responders who have spent countless hours over the last 16 + days reducing the impact and ensuring the safety of our community.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;While the courses will look different, the same call for grit, guts and determination is woven deep into the trail ahead.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-NtC3tZX55NG9sYDSfr78Vi\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-NtC3tZX55NG9sYDSfr78Vi 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 aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Over the next few days and weeks, our teams will also dig deep and work diligently to bring all critical\/updated course and crew information to you. Most of all, we look forward to welcoming you home to Leadville and the start line of the upcoming events.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Organisers noted that the &#8216;green light&#8217; status could change at any time, with Air Quality Index and &#8220;any threatening changes in fire status&#8221; among the factors monitored across the next month.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">An update to the Leadville 100 MTB course was underway, but no information was provided. 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