How Melisa Rollins Won the Leadville 100 MTB - Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 487

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(0:00) Welcome!

(0:18) Melisa’s Leadville History

(6:47) How Melisa got a pro contract

(8:58) How road racing helped Melisa win Leadville

(12:41) Melisa’s unconventional Leadville pacing plan/approach

(17:03) Melisa’s Nutrition Plan

(27:13) How Melisa battled muscle cramps and fatigue

(30:39) The impact of drafting and a separate start for women

(44:11) What helped Melisa most to win Leadville

(47:18) Melisa closing comments and motivation for the youth

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