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**Author:** [@fletcherjames](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/fletcherjames)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 4:50pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/races-in-around-georgia-usa/23350 "2026-10-21T16:50:34Z")
I’m new to cycling and want to find some races to compete in during the 2020 season. Has anyone done any races (road, crit, etc…) in Georgia? I’ve had trouble finding races near me or getting a handle on the racing scene… --- ## [Oz stage race in bentonville](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/oz-stage-race-in-bentonville/115311)
**Author:** [@BillyWaldman](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/BillyWaldman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 10:34pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/oz-stage-race-in-bentonville/115311 "2026-10-20T22:34:31Z")
Did anyone do the Oz Stage Race this past spring? If so, how was it? Well run, worth the cost? --- ## [IRONMAN 70.3 UT Discussion Thread](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/ironman-70-3-ut-discussion-thread/115313)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 8:19pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/ironman-70-3-ut-discussion-thread/115313 "2026-10-20T20:19:39Z")
Anybody else thinking of racing this new 70.3 in UT? Rumors have the swim taking place in Deer Creek Reservoir up in the Heber Valley, the bike course will at some point have you descending Provo Canyon down to Orem at … --- ## [2026 CX Thread (I know there must be like 10 of us still left)](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2026-cx-thread-i-know-there-must-be-like-10-of-us-still-left/114513)
**Author:** [@Kendogz161](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Kendogz161)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 2:12pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2026-cx-thread-i-know-there-must-be-like-10-of-us-still-left/114513 "2026-10-19T14:12:46Z")
With August here we all know Cross is coming. Just finished at a weekend CX camp and boy I’m sore all over. Wondering what is everyone’s CX plans for this season. I’m getting the bike ready for this season, hoping to … --- ## [Central Texas Showdown](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/central-texas-showdown/115223)
**Author:** [@TxAg15](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/TxAg15)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 1:44am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/central-texas-showdown/115223 "2026-10-15T01:44:11Z")
Anyone doing any of the Central Texas Showdown events? I’m planning to do the Lowdown. Finally bought a Checkpoint SL6 after years of hemming and hawing about getting a gravel bike. This will be my first multi-day and bi… --- ## [Little Sugar 2025](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/little-sugar-2025/101358)
**Author:** [@webdev511](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/webdev511)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 9:58pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/little-sugar-2025/101358 "2026-10-14T21:58:32Z")
Registration is now open. How quickly will it sell out? I’m in to have a crack at another XCM race that isn’t at 7k or higher. --- ## [Official (not really) Xterra World Championships 2026 Mega thread (Ruidoso, NM, USA)](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/official-not-really-xterra-world-championships-2026-mega-thread-ruidoso-nm-usa/105257)
**Author:** [@ccftri](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/ccftri)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 12:35pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/official-not-really-xterra-world-championships-2026-mega-thread-ruidoso-nm-usa/105257 "2026-10-11T12:35:52Z")
With the test event happening last weekend I figured this is as good a time as any to start this. Did anyone race? Notes from the course? Who is going/hoping to go? Hoping the community hasn’t been hit too hard by th… --- ## [How many endurance races should I do in a season?](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-many-endurance-races-should-i-do-in-a-season/115193)
**Author:** [@Becksta](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Becksta)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 3:42pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-many-endurance-races-should-i-do-in-a-season/115193 "2026-10-07T15:42:15Z")
Hi! My 2027 goal is to do longer mountain bike rides- endurance races. How many endurance races should I put on the calendar next year? How many races should I do? Also, I’m training for a 40-mile bike race in Novembe… --- ## [World Championships 2026 \[Spoilers Allowed}](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/world-championships-2026-spoilers-allowed/115084)
**Author:** [@AlphaDogCycling](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/AlphaDogCycling)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 10:52pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/world-championships-2026-spoilers-allowed/115084 "2026-10-01T22:52:25Z")
I’m surprised nobody’s posted that Brandon McNulty won the men’s Worlds solo - amazing effort, and amazing teamwork from Matteo Jurgenson and Quinn Simmons. Absolutely banger of a race - if you haven’t watched it, go wa… --- ## [2026 Marji Gesick](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2026-marji-gesick/106186)
**Author:** [@Alex\_NoCo](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Alex_NoCo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 12:58pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2026-marji-gesick/106186 "2026-09-23T12:58:58Z")
I guess I decided I needed something really hard to look forward to this next year, so I signed up for Marji Gesick 100. I was getting frustrated missing out on Leadville 100 entries and have been really enjoying ‘real’ … --- ## [2026 Gravel Worlds](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2026-gravel-worlds/114997)
**Author:** [@adamralph](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/adamralph)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 5:02am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2026-gravel-worlds/114997 "2026-09-18T05:02:09Z")
Course preview (4 mins) now released. Hope we’ll get some decent run over the next couple of weeks to keep the pea gravel settled down: --- ## [Leadville 2026 thread](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/leadville-2026-thread/108681)
**Author:** [@grwoolf](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/grwoolf)\ **Replies:** 912\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 7:30pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/leadville-2026-thread/108681 "2026-09-02T19:30:20Z")
I didn’t see a thread started yet for 2026, so here we go…. Lottery results are out today. Hoping everyone the best of luck. --- ## [Pacing the Death Ride](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/pacing-the-death-ride/114075)
**Author:** [@UWDawgs](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/UWDawgs)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 3:22am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/pacing-the-death-ride/114075 "2026-08-31T03:22:06Z")
I’m looking for some advice for pacing the Death Ride. I know @Jonathan did it last year so I’m hoping he’ll jump in and share some of what he did. I don’t need a mile by mile break down, but I would love to know what … --- ## [Looking for a teammate for the 2027 Swiss Epic](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/looking-for-a-teammate-for-the-2027-swiss-epic/96180)
**Author:** [@simon\_i](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/simon_i)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 4:01pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/looking-for-a-teammate-for-the-2027-swiss-epic/96180 "2026-08-29T16:01:34Z")
Hello together. i am looking for a Team Partner for the 2025 Swiss Epic. i am currently 27 years old and have an FTP of 4.4 W/Kg. i already started a custom plan on trainerroad for the swiss epic this week so i am most … --- ## [2025 Silver Rush 50](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2025-silver-rush-50/102917)
**Author:** [@Alex\_NoCo](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Alex_NoCo)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 3:51pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2025-silver-rush-50/102917 "2026-08-28T15:51:57Z")
Who’s doing it? How’s your training going? I’m racing single speed… we’ll see what happens. --- ## [Park City Point To Point](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/park-city-point-to-point/114731)
**Author:** [@onobed](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/onobed)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 5:53pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/park-city-point-to-point/114731 "2026-08-25T17:53:34Z")
I am riding the Park City Point To Point on Sept 5. Based on what I can see, it seems that the completion times are similar to Leadville - maybe 95% of the Leadville time. For those that have ridden both, is there a no… --- ## [New tool to plot Ride profile and estimate time on a ride based on performance on a previous one](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/new-tool-to-plot-ride-profile-and-estimate-time-on-a-ride-based-on-performance-on-a-previous-one/114299)
**Author:** [@Pierre](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Pierre)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 12:07pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/new-tool-to-plot-ride-profile-and-estimate-time-on-a-ride-based-on-performance-on-a-previous-one/114299 "2026-08-24T12:07:18Z")
Sharing a new tool (unfortunately only in French for now apparently) : cyclograde.fr Based on the GPX or TCX of a previous ride, it calculates a speed profile (estimation of the speed you ride on a climb at 4%, 5%, …), … --- ## [Crash involving Milligan cycling team](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/crash-involving-milligan-cycling-team/114676)
**Author:** [@GT7](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/GT7)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 3:36am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/crash-involving-milligan-cycling-team/114676 "2026-08-24T03:36:24Z")
Crash involving Milligan Cycling team Not many details so far but certainly tragic. Edit to add: NYT has added an article on this. It says there were 9 riders, 2 killed, 5 taken to the hospital and that the driver of… --- ## [How do I finish off a training plan going into a bikepacking race/trip](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-do-i-finish-off-a-training-plan-going-into-a-bikepacking-race-trip/114665)
**Author:** [@velodancycles](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/velodancycles)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 12:20pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-do-i-finish-off-a-training-plan-going-into-a-bikepacking-race-trip/114665 "2026-08-19T12:20:48Z")
I have been following a training plan since January with my A race being a 24 hour mtb race in July and my next goal being a 1600km bikepacking trip starting August 29. The route has approximately 20,000m of elevation an… --- ## [Breck Epic 2026](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/breck-epic-2026/114000)
**Author:** [@DMC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/DMC)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 10:24pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/breck-epic-2026/114000 "2026-08-17T22:24:11Z")
For those doing Breck Epic, figured we could have a thread/space to discuss. I’m signed up for the first three days and might add on the rest pending fitness and wanting to take the rest of the week off from work. I liv… --- ## [Lauf Gravel Worlds 2026](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/lauf-gravel-worlds-2026/114648)
**Author:** [@ingluis29](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/ingluis29)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 11:24am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/lauf-gravel-worlds-2026/114648 "2026-08-17T11:24:26Z")
While you all recover from Leadville, I’m headed to Gravel Worlds this week, anyone else? I’m doing the 150 again although this was my least favorite day on a bike last year. Endless soul sucking gravel and punchy rollle… --- ## [2026 Lifetime Grand Prix](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2026-lifetime-grand-prix/106804)
**Author:** [@wik04](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/wik04)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 8:47pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2026-lifetime-grand-prix/106804 "2026-08-14T20:47:19Z")
Figured I’d start a new topic for next year so we can begin speculating on things. Just saw news that both Haley Smith and Finsty are out at Trek Driftless. I wonder if they would have been regardless or is this in react… --- ## [New Blog Post: What It Takes to Earn a Leadville Buckle](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/new-blog-post-what-it-takes-to-earn-a-leadville-buckle/114594)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 8:39pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/new-blog-post-what-it-takes-to-earn-a-leadville-buckle/114594 "2026-08-14T20:39:08Z")
New blog post is live that breaks down the differences between the 2026 Leadville course and the original course. We also put the little and big belt buckle times for each course in context, showing how many cyclists … --- ## [Vermont Overland transfer up for grabs](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/vermont-overland-transfer-up-for-grabs/114617)
**Author:** [@dbf](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/dbf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 4:23pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/vermont-overland-transfer-up-for-grabs/114617 "2026-08-14T16:23:43Z")
Anyone looking for an entry into Vermont Overland bike on Saturday? I can’t make it but they allow transfers through tomorrow. Could be a win-win - I get some of my money back and you get to race Overland! --- ## [Tire choice for Rebecca’s Private Idaho](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/tire-choice-for-rebecca-s-private-idaho/114596)
**Author:** [@velo\_dev](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/velo_dev)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 3:01am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/tire-choice-for-rebecca-s-private-idaho/114596 "2026-08-12T03:01:09Z")
Hey all, it’s my first time doing RPI and I’m racing all three day’s, ending with the 100 mile ride on Saturday. I’m curious what tires people have run in the past and how the course has been? Right now I have 50 mil S… --- ## [Endurance Mtb races in north east](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/endurance-mtb-races-in-north-east/107159)
**Author:** [@mattsilk3](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mattsilk3)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 7:03pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/endurance-mtb-races-in-north-east/107159 "2026-08-10T19:03:51Z")
Looking for suggestions for endurance Mtb races in the north east for the 2026 season. I did Wilmington white face last year and I am interested in doing it again but as of now I do not see a confirmed date for 2026. Has… --- ## [Core 4 2026 super official thread](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/core-4-2026-super-official-thread/114559)
**Author:** [@jpmerz](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/jpmerz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 6:09pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/core-4-2026-super-official-thread/114559 "2026-08-10T18:09:39Z")
Anyone doing this? I’m doing the race for the first time, 120 mi route. Shooting for \<7 h. Currently running 48x10-52 and dubnital 50s on my 2022 checkpoint. I vaguely remember hearing that this course has had some nas… --- ## [Vapor 125 Colorado](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/vapor-125-colorado/114552)
**Author:** [@Lindsay](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Lindsay)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 8:36pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/vapor-125-colorado/114552 "2026-08-09T20:36:18Z")
Has anyone done… or have any intel on Vapor 125 in Colorado? --- ## [State of Gravel 2026](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/state-of-gravel-2026/114449)
**Author:** [@CaptainThunderpants](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/CaptainThunderpants)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 3:25am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/state-of-gravel-2026/114449 "2026-08-08T03:25:33Z")
Not sure what happened to the recent gravel thread about whether it was killing off road, MTB, or CX. I guess the OP deleted it maybe. Anyways, this is sort of related to that. At least here in the US, we all kind of kn… --- ## [Tires for new Leadville course](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/tires-for-new-leadville-course/114494)
**Author:** [@Mattreynolds](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Mattreynolds)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 10:46am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/tires-for-new-leadville-course/114494 "2026-08-03T10:46:53Z")
Here are my options Aspen st 2.4 120tpi or aspen st 2.25 170tpi. Any insight to new course and what might be the best option? I weigh 155lbs and am not hard on gear…. It’s been years of riding here in New England tech… [Next page](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/c/racing/14.md?page=1)