Fatty, Hottie, Melisa & Nate are back for a full race day debrief. Melisa Rollins went down hard in a pileup just minutes into the women's race, got run over, and found herself in last place heading into St. Kevens. She tells her story in incredible detail here. Nate Whitman recaps his 24th finish and a podium in the 50+ category, Fatty shares the honest reality of racing on limited training, and Hottie breaks down feed zone logistics. The crew also compares the 2026 course to the traditional route, discusses safety improvements in the feed zones, and shares their thoughts on what made this year's race one of the most entertaining in memory.

A wildfire reshaped the 2026 Leadville 100. Hottie and Fatty break down the reroute with 23-time finisher Nate Whitman and 2024 champ Melisa Rollins. We talk about the new section, the new descent, gear and pacing questions, and the return of the old-school Columbine turnaround. None of us have raced it. All of us are excited. After listening to this episode, we think you will be too.

Dusty conditions. Gusty Winds. Record Times. New Tech. This Leadville Trail 100 MTB had a lot to remember it by. We cover it all and then some in our annual Race Recap Show.

We kick things off by checking in with racers at the startline. Were there nerves? Yes. Was there optimism? Sure.

We then go out on course and out to Twin Lakes Alternate which was the busiest it's ever been. Fatty talks about his new, duo bladder system that provides water and energy gel. We also hear from a racer who got Siri involved in his feed zone strategy.

Drop bars were a big topic that get addressed both from a rider's perspective and from an industry expert.

There was a new dream chaser on course and we talked to him and his day of passing the masses.

Finally we wrap things up by highlighting the finish times and stories of the racers who have played a part in this show.