As if he hasn't ticked off enough accomplishments on two wheels, Lance Armstrong is competing in the 2008 Leadville 100 mountain bike race this Saturday, Aug. 9.
The seven-time Tour de France winner has not done much competing since retiring from professional cycling after his 2005 Tour victory, but has been training in the Colorado High Country the last few weeks preparing for the Leadville race.
The Leadville 100 is considered one of the most difficult mountain bike races in the world, with 50 miles out and back, more than 14,000 feet of elevation gain and a high point of 12,600 feet.
Only about 66 percent of riders who sign up complete the Leadville race within the 12-hour time limit.
Gunnison resident David Wiens is considered the king of the course, having broke the record last year when he finished in 6 hours and 58 minutes, barely beating Floyd Landis (who forfeited his 2006 Tour de France win after being found guilty of doping).
Landis, who competed in last year's Teva Games in Vail, will not be competing in this year's Leadville 100.
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