Chris Carmichael

Pierce and CTS founder Chris Carmichael were teammates on the groundbreaking 1986 7-Eleven Tour de France squad.

A veritable who's who of American cycling from the 1980s through the early 2000s gathered for a training camp.

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In a statement provided to his hometown newspaper, Armstrong's former coach says he "never participated in a doping program"

Court papers indicate that Carmichael, Bruyneel, and Weisel may have known of Armstrong's doping, but mum is still the word.

Questions remain about whether Chris Carmichael knew of Lance Armstrong's doping. Meanwhile, Tyler Hamilton says his old teammate is still lying

Armstrong's long-time coach says he never saw the Texan use banned substances

He may not be a pro in the traditional sense of the word. But as one of North America's best known cycling coaches, it's certainly interesting to see what Chris Carmichael will saddle up come race day at the 2011 Leadville 100.

Whether your goal is outright victory, a sub-9-hour time, or simply to finish the race inside the 12-hour cutoff, there are definitive tactics for long-haul racing that can tip the scales of success in your favor.

VIDEO: Chris Carmichael celebrates his 50th birthday with a little adventure down in Costa Rica.

Chris Carmichael has the belt buckle from Leadville. Now he's going for La Ruta, and bringing 10 Carmichael Training Systems customers with him in 2010.