New event lineup revealed for the fourth edition of the Life Time Grand Prix; athlete application window opens October 14
Life Time (NYSE: LTH), a leading brand in promoting healthy lifestyles and athletic events, has officially announced the structure for the 2025 Life Time Grand Prix. Now entering its fourth year, the Grand Prix is recognized as the premier professional off-road cycling series in the United States, attracting athletes and fans from around the world. The 2025 series will feature a competitive field of 25 women and 25 men who will participate in six prestigious off-road events. Athletes interested in competing can submit their applications starting October 14.
2025 Event Lineup
The upcoming Grand Prix will follow a format where participants can count their best five performances out of six events. The series will kick off with the Life Time Sea Otter Classic presented by Continental on April 11 in Monterey, California. Notably, this year marks the introduction of a gravel event at the Sea Otter Classic. The series will conclude with a thrilling double-header on October 12 in Bentonville, Arkansas, featuring the Life Time Little Sugar MTB and the Life Time Big Sugar Gravel, the latter of which serves as a mandatory tie-breaker.
The complete schedule for the 2025 Life Time Grand Prix is as follows:
Friday, April 11: Life Time Sea Otter Classic Gravel presented by Continental
Saturday, May 31: Life Time UNBOUND Gravel 200
Saturday, August 9: Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB presented by Kenetik
Saturday, September 13: Life Time Chequamegon Mountain Bike Festival
Sunday, October 12: Life Time Little Sugar MTB
Saturday, October 18: Life Time Big Sugar Gravel
Selection Process
The participant roster for the 2025 Life Time Grand Prix will consist of 25 women and 25 men. All prospective riders must submit applications between October 14 and October 28, 2024, to be eligible for selection, as there is no automatic acceptance for athletes.
On November 7, 2024, 22 men and 22 women will be selected for the initial series roster. An additional three men’s and three women’s wild card spots will be available following the completion of the Life Time UNBOUND Gravel 200 on May 31, 2025.
To qualify for a wild card, athletes must apply for the series, indicate their interest in the wild card selection, and compete in both the Life Time Sea Otter Classic Gravel and Life Time UNBOUND Gravel 200. The performance of wild card candidates in these two events will be evaluated, with the top three men and women earning their spots in the 2025 series.
This selection process introduces a competitive edge for riders who may miss initial selection opportunities, enhancing the overall excitement of the series.
Kimo Seymour, Life Time President of Media & Events, expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming series. “We’re excited to announce these updates to the 2025 Life Time Grand Prix as we believe it will make the fourth edition of the series the most dynamic one yet,” he stated.
Seymour noted the success of the current 2024 series, stating, “We’ve already seen immense progress in our goal of bringing more fans and growing the sport of cycling domestically. From continually sold-out events to the success of our Life Time Grand Prix Race Highlights recap video series on YouTube, it is clear the appetite for professional and recreational off-road cycling in the U.S. is continuing to grow.”
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