Sometime during the Leadville 100, you're going to suffer. You're going to wonder why you made this ridiculous decision to go do this obscenely difficult race. You could have stayed home. You could have been relaxing. Instead, you're doing this STUPID RACE. 

Yeah, this is the episode about confronting the inevitable demons. But we've also got great info on taking care of flats fast, strategies for eating as you're traveling to Leadville (so you don't wind up sick on race day), and drive train tips with Ryan Morse of Diablo Wheel Works.

COME PRE-RIDE COLUMBINE MINE WITH US We're going to pre-ride up to the Columbine Mine turnaround the Wednesday before the race. Come join us for a ride, some some conversation, some awesome swag from The Feed, and a post-ride recovery drink from Floyd's of Leadville. Get your free ticket at bit.ly/columbineride.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

• Presenting Sponsor: Floyd's of Leadville: Use the code FATTY at checkout for a 15% discount on your first 2 orders!
• THE FEED: Every single thing you need to fuel your training and day. Get a discount on Maurten drink mix by using the Leadville15 code at checkout. 
• Shimano: The absolute best in bike gear, whether you are looking for components, a helmet, accessories...or even socks. 
• Banjo Brothers: Get 15% off your order by going to banjobrothers.com/fatty-favorites.
• ENVE: If you're racing the Leadville 100, there's no better wheels than the ENVE M525, no better bar than the M5, no better stem than the M6 Mountain Stem, and no better seatpost than the ENVE Seatpost.