From the Ground Up: Leadville Trail 100. Intro and How to Apply!

[@timcrawford7796]

So Cool! Please do this again. I would absolutely love the opportunity to do this. Can’t wait for the next video.

[@caseysmith2159]

THIS IS ME!!!!! I AM SHOOTING A VIDEO AFTER WORK!!!! THIS IS SOOOOOO AWESOME!!!! STAY TUNED!!!!

[@FromTheGroundUpProject]

YES! Can't wait!

[@jgnow]

Great idea to motivate in such a tough time, while also bringing attention to a sport and a lifestyle that many people may have been unaware of!

[@DeanJohnson67]

Sounds like a great opportunity! Good luck to those who apply! Be warned! once you get there you'll get the bug and will do whatever it takes to return every year! Will be making trip #8 to this great Town again in 2021!

[@alexeyvermeulen8510]

YES! That is the goal - hope to see you out there!

[@paulshilton]

Oh my GOD. My video and entry form are on the way!! BOOOOOM!!!

[@FromTheGroundUpProject]

Can't wait to see them!

[@jefflatham1313]

This is such an amazing idea. Super glad I found this just in time! Application and Video incoming! Looking forward to the journey! Whether mine or someone else's!

[@FromTheGroundUpProject]

Thank you! The response to this project has been overwhelmingly positive!

[@samalysse]

My friend Sabrina Belisle would be an amazing candidate for this challenge! She just applied and has a video up on her channel. She’s tried so many different sports over the years (from swimming, to skiing, to recently picking up fat biking) and has never given up at any of them! She really goes all in when she has her mind set on something. She’s also encouraged me to try new activities as well - for example, she taught me a lot about road biking this summer as I tried to get into the sport! It’s great to have women encouraging women in a sport that already lacks representation. I hope you guys are considering all of the barriers to entry that a sport like this typically carries (ex: gender, financial status, etc). Considering this as well, I can’t think of anyone who would be more grateful for this opportunity!! Thank you!! Good luck to everyone.

[@FromTheGroundUpProject]

I was just watching her video! She is definitely motivated to learn and it looks like she has a knack for encouraging others along the way! - Alexey

[@samalysse]

@@FromTheGroundUpProject Yes definitely!! :)

[@nicot5739]

Just submitted my application!! Looks so fun!

[@FromTheGroundUpProject]

Awesome! Can't wait to watch it!

[@brianparker9824]

This is a great initiative! I love the concept of showcasing and pushing entry level cyclists like myself! I uploaded my video entry on my channel, and filled out the form.

[@FromTheGroundUpProject]

Cannot wait to see your application! Thanks for supporting the project.

[@FreestyleStudiosHQ]

Great idea. Love this initiative.

[@FromTheGroundUpProject]

Thanks, Peter!

[@sarthakshah1870]

Just submitted my application! This looks like a blast!

[@FromTheGroundUpProject]

Can't wait to see!

[@elicameron9795]

Awesome project, can’t wait to see how this turns out! I applied 🤞🏼

[@FromTheGroundUpProject]

Woohoo! Can't wait to see your application!

[@danielcarlislebrowndptcomt120]

Applied! LETS GOOOOO!

[@FromTheGroundUpProject]

GET STOKED! Thanks for taking the time, Daniel!

[@andyr6075]

Just applied!

[@FromTheGroundUpProject]

Can't wait to see your application!

[@RJStudiohs]

Sounds like absolute hell, I’m in!

[@FromTheGroundUpProject]

That's the spirit!

[@thinkingoutloudcommentaryw2099]

🤣🤣🤣‼️🚴🏾‍♀️💨

[@TheRunningBeanDPT]

I signed up! It sounds terribly good! You know what I mean!

[@FromTheGroundUpProject]

YES! Can't wait to see your application!

[@JerKayaks]

This looks amazing! I'm about to submit my application!

[@FromTheGroundUpProject]

YES! Please do...excited to see/watch it!

[@caseysmith2159]

Shot the video last night, sent the app this morning! Enjoy lol I had fun shooting it!!!

[@FromTheGroundUpProject]

Can't wait to watch!

[@davidcarrasquillo467]

Sign me up, I love doing what people call crazy on my bike.

[@FromTheGroundUpProject]

Crazy, fun, scary - It's inside all the cool people

[@thinkingoutloudcommentaryw2099]

Yippeeee... Great crazy idea ! I will take a Leap of Faith and Sign up, to 'Ride w Ryan' (& Teammate Alexey) ...My #iFit Pro Cyclist Ryan! 🤣🤣🤣‼️🚴🏾‍♀️💨

[@FromTheGroundUpProject]

YES! Can't wait to see your application!

[@ShreddyPrugger]

Challenge accepted!

[@FromTheGroundUpProject]

YES Yes yes!

[@mariciaalleman]

I did it I submitted my video!!!!

[@FromTheGroundUpProject]

Thank you so much for taking the time!

[@adamlujan3696]

I wanna do this so damn badly

[@FromTheGroundUpProject]

Then sign up!

[@leavetoday]

Couple of screws loose, and some structural damage? Count me in!

[@FromTheGroundUpProject]

You are speaking our language!

[@yonpark6245]

A little bit of a screw loose? Sign me up!

[@FromTheGroundUpProject]

Yes! A little crazy is good for the soul

[@danarv89]

I applied lol.

[@FromTheGroundUpProject]

YESSSS!

[@brianbartels5947]

This will be a life changing experience for someone. But beware it is not 100 miles it is 104 miles and I have seen riders almost in tears at mile 100 when they realize there are 4 more miles and they are up hill.

[@FromTheGroundUpProject]

Lots of time to "fully" prepare for the race :)

[@Justvinayk]

Are you accepting global application or just from USA?

[@FromTheGroundUpProject]

Unfortunately due to covid, only the USA this year.

[@Justvinayk]

@@FromTheGroundUpProject NOOOOO :-/ sour grapes

[@Daniel_________]

When are the winners announced?

[@FromTheGroundUpProject]

Hey Daniel - We are working overtime to go through all the applications! Our goal is to announce and contact everyone by the end of this week. Thanks for your patience!

[@aboveallexplore9165]

What defines full amateur? Does amateur triathlete who’s never completed A mountain bike race count?

[@FromTheGroundUpProject]

We are really inviting everyone to apply. We just want to motivate and excite when it comes to riding and if you think you fit PLEASE APPLY :)

[@aboveallexplore9165]

@@FromTheGroundUpProject Thanks for the Update just applied because of it. Thanks for your consideration, let me know if further phone/facetime interviews are needed.