Life Time Grand Prix Series
The Life Time Grand Prix Series is an elite off-road cycling competition organized by Life Time Events, a premier healthy lifestyle brand. The series showcases 60 of the world’s top cyclists competing across seven iconic mountain biking and gravel cycling events for a substantial $300,000 prize purse. The events within the Grand Prix Series include the including the Sea Otter Classic, UNBOUND Gravel, Crusher in the Tushar, Leadville Trail 100 MTB, Big Sugar Gravel, and Chequamegon MTB, and The Rad Dirt Fest which is its Wild Card event - all of which offer diverse and challenging terrain. Life Time's philosophy is to extend their "Healthy Way of Life" ethos through these events, aiming to provide an exceptional experience for participants and grow the cycling fandom in the United States.
The Life Time Grand Prix Series events are considered some of the best gravel cycling events in Colorado, the Rockies, the Midwest, the Southwest, the South-Central region, as well as some of the Best Mountain Biking Events in Colorado, the Rockies, and the Midwest.
Sea Otter Classic 2025
Monterey, California Monterey, CA, United StatesIn the vast landscape of cycling events, the Sea Otter Classic stands as a beacon, drawing cyclists from across North America for an unparalleled celebration of the sport. Produced by Life Time Events, this iconic festival has become the largest gathering of cycling enthusiasts, a classic that transcends the boundaries of professional and amateur cycling.…
Unbound Gravel 2025
Emporia, Kansas Emporia, KS, United StatesLast Updated June 8, 2024 In the Flint Hills and Kansas Prairie, Unbound Gravel 2025 is the granddaddy of Gravel events and a true bucket list event for gravel aficionados. Formerly known as Dirty Kanza, the popularity of Unbound Gravel continues to grow from 34 participants in 2006 to well over 4,000 riders annually. The…
Crusher in the Tushar 2025
Beaver, Utah Beaver, UT, United StatesLast updated August 18, 2024-- The 2025 event date is not confirmed -- Crusher in the Tushar is a popular gravel event celebrated and rated by Strambecco as one of the Best Gravel Events in the Southwest. Premier operator Life Time Events produces it, which will be one of six national events that make up the…
Chequamegon MTB Festival 2025 – Rated
Hayward, Wisconsin Hayward, WI, United StatesLast updated October 14, 2024 An extremely popular event that attracts thousands of off-road enthusiasts, the 41st edition of the Chequamegon MTB Festival takes place in the big woods of northwestern Wisconsin. The event is produced by Life Time Events and is part of the prestigious Life Time Grand Prix Series - here at Strambecco,…
The Rad Dirt Fest 2025
Trinidad, Colorado Trinidad, CO, United StatesLast updated November 9, 2024 The Rad Dirt Fest is a newer event by the Life Time Events team, who are part of the Leadville Race Series owners and Unbound Gravel (formerly Dirty Kanza). Picked as one of our Best Gravel Cycling Events in Colorado and the Rockies, the event takes place annually on the…
Big Sugar Classic 2025
Bentonville, Arkansas Bentonville, AR, United StatesLast updated November 23, 2024 The Big Sugar Classic is an ultra-endurance gravel grinder held on gravel roads through the Northwest region of Arkansas and the Southeast region of Missouri. The event is affiliated with the Little Sugar Classic, a stellar MTB event that takes place the prior weekend in Bentonville. The start is in…