For the roughly 2, 800 citizens of Leadville, the sudden reversal of fortune has proved disappointing.

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The editor of the Leadville Herald Democrat, Marcia Martinek, says expectations swelled.

NPR: The Best Laid Plans Of Mines And Men

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Lance broke away from the Leadville Trail 100 field of mountain bicyclists at 35 miles and rode the last 65 miles by himself.

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In the late 19th century, silver mines put Leadville, Colo.

NPR: The Best Laid Plans Of Mines And Men

Kirk Siegler of member station KUNC tells NPR's Steve Inskeep that the people of Leadville began to anticipate an economic resurgence that would come with the reopening of the Climax mine.

NPR: The Best Laid Plans Of Mines And Men

Hope to see you August 10, 2013 in Leadville.

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