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Payson McElveen recaps the chaotic Leadville 100 race with guests Cobe Freeburn and Lauren Aggeler.

This year’s Leadville 100 was unlike any other, with wildfires last month necessitating a reroute of the iconic course and cool temperatures and rain contributing to a chaotic race. Quinn Simmons and Rosa Klöser dropped in just after finishing their respective Tour de Frances, and Keegan Swenson had to sprint for the line for the first time thanks to a standout ride from Matt Wilson. Payson sat down with two Durango locals to recap the race — 24-year-old Cobe Freeburn, who is competing ...

People in this episode

Host: Payson McElveen

Guests: Cobe Freeburn, Lauren Aggeler

Topics covered

• Leadville 100
• race recap
• wildfires
• athlete performance
• Durango locals

Keywords

• Leadville 100
• Cobe Freeburn
• Lauren Aggeler
• wildfires
• race recap
• athletes
• Durango

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