Call of a Life Time Season 2 - Episode 6

Call of a Life Time Season 2 - Episode 6 | Big Sugar Gravel

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4 ай бұрын

All roads lead to Bentonville, Arkansas, marking the seventh and ultimate stop of the 2023 Life Time Grand Prix: Life Time Big Sugar Gravel presented by Mazda. With a final opportunity to ascend the rankings and secure a portion of the $250,000 prize pool, the elite cyclists pour their efforts into the course, concluding the cycling season with a thrilling battle to the finish, and an afterparty for the ages.
A film series by Cold Collaborative
Executive Producers: Kimo Seymour & Michelle Duffy Smith
Directed by Shannon Vandivier
Producers:
Zoe Andrikidis
Bowen Parrish
Shannon Vandivier
Rebekah Sands
Ryan Cross
Edited by Blake Campbell
Field Producer: Zoe Andrikidis
Photographer: Wil Matthews
Assistant Editing by Tyler Domingue, Bowen Parrish, Shannon Vandivier
Cinematography by Hayes Baxley, Brian Freeman, Nathan McBride, Bowen Parrish, Benjamin Kraushaar, Connor Witton, Shannon Vandivier, Tyler Domingue, John Mathews, Joey Chapman.
Special Thank You to: 2023 Life Time Grand Prix athletes, the Life Time team and our partners at Mazda.
Learn more about the Life Time Grand Prix:
Website: www.lifetimegrandprix.com
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@mattregan9134 3 ай бұрын

There has been no shortage of footage and content posted about these gravel events, but i feel like this series is finally taking the format to a professional, "netflix" type level. The camera work, the music, the editing are all really high quality. The stories about the riders and the rivalries and the courses are presented in a way that really pulls you in. Really enjoying this series!

@LifeTimeGrandPrix 3 ай бұрын

And we love bringing it to you!

@downwhimsyavenue 3 ай бұрын

I have only been a road cyclist and runner my whole life, and I am absolutely FLOORED and ADDICTED to this series. One of the best and most high quality productions I have seen in endurance sports. All those that are behind the scenes, all those who participate in any way... HATS OFF TO YOU ALL!

@kevina8187 4 ай бұрын

I’ve gotta give credit to Lifetime. This series is spectacular. If you’re a fan of off road endurance racing, you’re getting fuzzies watching these episodes. We need more Kimo Seymour. No one runs a better racing series. All of the commentary from the athletes was so spot on outrageously good. These episodes get me SO pumped for the 2024 season and can’t wait to see everyone out there in some of these races. Oh and bring on Season 3!!! 🎉💪👏

@SnowMongoose 4 ай бұрын

Lachlan coming across the line with a PBR in hand is perfect.

@LifeTimeGrandPrix 4 ай бұрын

Legend.

@robertdolton7932 3 ай бұрын

Classic

@bennetthasty7886 4 ай бұрын

New cycling goals: be as cool as Lachlan, be as nice as Alexey, be as powerful as Keegan 🎉🎉🎉

@teresametzger3322 4 ай бұрын

This needs to be on a t-shirt.

@dannyzuehlsdorf3697 4 ай бұрын

you still riding that old Mongoose?

@LifeTimeGrandPrix 4 ай бұрын

We approve of this ven diagram.

@cyclingnerddelux698 4 ай бұрын

And as chill as Alex Howes.

@thomasbaron9052 3 ай бұрын

Go listen to the bonk bros podcast with alexy you won't think of him the same.

@prfit 3 ай бұрын

Kasia is on another level, incredible to see her form. Would loved to have heard her interviewed. It'll be interesting to see Mohoric next year at Unbound and if Keegan decides to "ride for fun" too.

@LifeTimeGrandPrix 3 ай бұрын

We are HUGE fans of Kasia and she wears the rainbows with true class! She gave lots of interviews and hung with fans throughout the weekend!

@ClockCutter 3 ай бұрын

The world champion shows up, buries Sofia in about two hours, and Sofia then says that she only wanted to race for two hours. Oh brother. Sofia, you just got waxed by someone with a lot more miles in her legs than you.

@dpcater 3 ай бұрын

Sofia knew she would get binned - see ya

@roslynhenricks8362 4 ай бұрын

Watching Keegan & Russel roll into that crash to avoid injury so instinctively was neat (even though a crash is never neat). A crash course in crashing. Loved the series and the tandem male female coverage on the big events.

@Checque 3 ай бұрын

I’ve been absolutely STRUGGLING with motivation to get on the bike for the last 5 months, but this video series got my motivation back up and the excitement to get on the bike is finally back. This season was awesome and can’t wait to see how yall handle season 3 next year!

@movingpointcc 3 ай бұрын

🌟 What a captivating cycling adventure! It's a privilege to add such a high-quality video to our collection. Hats off to you for the amazing content! 🥳

@hl4734 3 ай бұрын

Man, this stuff is exciting to watch! I’m glad the women got their own start this season. Great to see them battle it out.

@TrailNachos 4 ай бұрын

I know production and edits takes a lot of time but man these long form race recaps right after each one would be awesome

@S0ulinth3machin3 Ай бұрын

not really possible to sort through many hours of footage and get it out right away. Not unless you have a big production team/massive budget.

@adamcoppock5018 2 ай бұрын

BJ What a stud for moving on from a safe life to do something he loves. Big respect to his family also ❤

@LifeTimeGrandPrix 2 ай бұрын

It takes a village, that's for sure! Never just about the athlete racing is it?

@iCycle086 3 ай бұрын

This is just absolutely awesome. So happy you all made this for all of us to enjoy. Thank you.

@LifeTimeGrandPrix 3 ай бұрын

Our pleasure! So glad you're enjoying the series!

@Kreatve 3 ай бұрын

How ironic is it that the person saying it’s so dusty is also the person making it dusty…

@D_Allsen 4 ай бұрын

Loved this series. Cheers to everyone involved!

@LifeTimeGrandPrix 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for tuning in!

@craigburleigh5160 Ай бұрын

Thanks Payson!!! This is absolutely an amazing project!! Video was great and your commentary is spot on! Keep the videos coming!!!

@LifeTimeGrandPrix Ай бұрын

Payson always does such a great job of bringing the fan and viewer along for the ride!

@nicholkid 3 ай бұрын

I watched all these on the trainer and they were amazing. Melted the time away and so motivating - during the finish sprints I noticed my power would jump 10% automatically.

@LifeTimeGrandPrix 3 ай бұрын

What a BOOST! So glad you're enjoying the series...any fun events on your calendar for '24?

@MOSloan 3 ай бұрын

Great series of on the scene behind the scenes footage with insightful narration and authentic rider comments. This was the best way to watch the Life Time Rae Series. Thank you for doing this!

@stevev7814 3 ай бұрын

This is some of the best content you can find. Inspiring, entertaining,informative. Freaking love it!

@LifeTimeGrandPrix 3 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@davidtt8372 4 ай бұрын

Y'all missed 3 races

@craigdalton--thegravelride9934 4 ай бұрын

I love seeing so much race action! Great season.

@daviddavid999999 3 ай бұрын

So excited for this season! Thanks to providing these :)

@LifeTimeGrandPrix 3 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@BikeLifewithRob 3 ай бұрын

Great series. Would be cool to see all races in 2024…???

@LifeTimeGrandPrix 3 ай бұрын

Keep your eyes peeled, we're making moves for '24!

@nomadtrails Ай бұрын

15:03 THIS gives me the feels after all the modern times are doing to try to take away space for women to compete!! Some people literally think its progress to have men and women all together. Its not. Great job Big Sugar and Life Time!

@gusrallim 3 ай бұрын

great series guys

@LifeTimeGrandPrix 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@austinroutten3269 4 ай бұрын

No coverage on the other 3 races?

@LifeTimeGrandPrix 4 ай бұрын

We went deeper with dedicated men's and women's episodes at Unbound and Leadville this year.

@mikehansen409 4 ай бұрын

Chequamegon’s men’s race had arguably the most incredible finish to any race in the two years of this series so far. Sad that wasn’t even mentioned, let alone shown.

@wefish1981 3 ай бұрын

Top vidéo superbe course 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@LifeTimeGrandPrix 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, hope to see you at one of our events soon!

@Cookboy3857 Ай бұрын

Hi nice place and rece

@LifeTimeGrandPrix Ай бұрын

Come visit Bentonville anytime!

@Life-zm6iz 4 ай бұрын

LT should consider some course markings so they don’t have athletes missing turns again like this. I get it that the pros should know the course and have GPS turn notifications, but if you have amateurs missing turns and getting lost, that could become a bigger issue.

@LifeTimeGrandPrix 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, we're already on it for 2024.

@TD05SSLegacy 3 ай бұрын

Feed zones on uphills for safety 😮

@russellwilliams7589 2 ай бұрын

Looks like a really diverse crowd.

@Permabonk 4 ай бұрын

I want to love Pete so bad but he's making it harder and harder lmao

@dukenukem3598 23 күн бұрын

Would have liked to see a men’s and women’s on every race, but otherwise thanks for putting together such compelling content!!!

@LifeTimeGrandPrix 23 күн бұрын

Thanks for tuning in!

@rasmusdahl 3 ай бұрын

I want to see MVDP show up for one of these races. Doing the whole series is probably never gonna happen - but just one race, pleeease

@LifeTimeGrandPrix 3 ай бұрын

We would love to see MVDP, Puck, PFP, WVA, AVV and alllll the best come out to ride a GP event!

@pl4free 4 ай бұрын

I like how Finsterwald thought it was a good idea to go through a feed-zone mid-road but still wanting to get a hand-out. Dude, come on... you're a pro, you should know better.

@TheRealMichaelB 3 ай бұрын

Agree that was rough to watch - That said, I can think of at least one time when I went full-knucklehead and took out myself and a teammate, so I'll return to my glass house rather than rant any further 😀

@TD05SSLegacy 3 ай бұрын

Yes. That was full dipstick move by Finsterwald. But seriously, that’s why feeds are on uphills…😮

@joseeduardotijerinacuesta5859 3 ай бұрын

❤

@Mockle07 3 ай бұрын

How convenient that Sophia just wanted “to have fun on her bike” the one day some proper competition shows up 🤦🏼‍♂️😂

@dpcater 3 ай бұрын

Spot on - she got worked on trying to keep up w the WC and blew up

@chrisgarland9381 3 ай бұрын

Was that Tom Segura on a trumpet? 😂

@jacksuggs2614 4 ай бұрын

Interesting documentary. I watched both seasons. I do wish that they tried to incorporate more from outside of the races into the videos. Like, when it cuts to Kimo at the end discussing new women's drafting rules, where did this appear in the rest of the series. I did see that a couple of races had the women amongst the men, but was that then discussed outside of the races as being an issue? I think a breakdown of the competitors could also be useful. In the Leadville men's episode (close to where they were discussing Keegan having Torbin as his leadout domestique), it came up, but then there was not much else. It would be nice to know how many competitors are part of these groups and in addition to how many are primarily sponsored vs being pro-ams with full-time day jobs. Idk. It's just I don't follow this stuff closely, so it just would help set some context to things.

@LifeTimeGrandPrix 4 ай бұрын

We tried to strike a delicate balance between stories and race coverage, we'll take this feedback for next year!

@cphfxt 21 сағат бұрын

The rules for women not drafting has to be imposed on the men. Men may not have the women sitting on their wheels. The men has to let the women pass. Until the 25th ? Placed woman or something along those lines.. To have the best women have a clean race must take precedent over the 87th ? placed mens race.

@stevehein9061 15 күн бұрын

i really really want to make this race for 2025

@LifeTimeGrandPrix 13 күн бұрын

Come on out this fall! It's an awesome event in a place that is unlike anywhere you've ever been...trust us!

@stevehein9061 13 күн бұрын

I want to do the 100 mile which is sold out but I’m not physically there yet.

@ptsullivan13 2 ай бұрын

Why is there no Chequamegon episode?!

@LifeTimeGrandPrix 2 ай бұрын

It wasn't featured as an episode of COALT, but have you seen the great recap video? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/grWCmax8m5OZops.htmlsi=9nAyAK-_5MMLRnZM

@adamclark8105 3 ай бұрын

that furry vest....

@jonthornton8714 4 ай бұрын

Why didn't you interview Kasia Niewiadoma?

@LifeTimeGrandPrix 4 ай бұрын

This episode features Kasia's victory heavily, but the focus of the series is on the LTGP. Kasia is a legend and that ride was incredible!

@ebhkkc1 4 ай бұрын

PS is a baby

@laggypirates 3 ай бұрын

I will pay you money for longer, mens and womens episodes of all 7 races.

@LifeTimeGrandPrix 3 ай бұрын

Love this! Look for more coverage of all 7 LTGP races this year!

@markscott130 4 ай бұрын

What happened to Torbjorn,s result.

@cartersheley1567 4 ай бұрын

Ya, I wish they focused on both Toby and Kasia a little more, even tough they weren't in the grand prix

@PtWhiteBelt 3 ай бұрын

@@cartersheley1567more focus on Kasia would only make the GP ladies look bad. I mean, she made them look like scrubs.

@cartersheley1567 3 ай бұрын

@@PtWhiteBelt your not wrong, top tier world tour pro better than domestic rider? Shocker

@PtWhiteBelt 3 ай бұрын

@@cartersheley1567 yeah, but Kasia although still very good, hasn't been at the really pointy end for a while now. Imagine if a Demi Vollering or a Lotte Kopecky were to show up. Or on the CX/XCM side, a Puck Pieterse or Fem Van Empel show up. It's guaranteed carnage.

@Mockle07 3 ай бұрын

@@PtWhiteBeltAbsolutely correct. And what a surprise, Sofia just happened to want a “fun day on her bike” the one day some real competition showed up and she couldn’t hang. Just accept defeat gracefully ffs.

@LucasAndino-nl5ww 3 ай бұрын

There are so many important riders that are not taken into account. For starters, Dylan Johnson, who has a much more interesting and sophisticated discourse compared to the majority that are interviewed. It's boring to hear the same riders being interviewed in all the episodes. Also, tech is so crucial in gravel, yet there isn't any discussion of this in all the episodes.

@LifeTimeGrandPrix 3 ай бұрын

Great suggestion on integrating tech into more of our content. We're riders and athletes ourselves and use tech in so many different ways. What's your favorite? Keep an eye out for more Dylan in '24!

@robertdolton7932 3 ай бұрын

Why wasn’t Kasia on the podium?

@LifeTimeGrandPrix 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking out the series! At each event there are podiums for the day and for the series. Since this was the season finale, we went all-out with the Gravel Rave + podium!

@simontaulelle453 3 ай бұрын

Really cool series guys ! Kudos to the production team but for each episode, you just lost me at the podium ceremony. I understand that there is some sort of « you must be part of the lifetime Grand Prix to get to climb on the podium if you win » but watching this just doesn’t feel right to me. The winner of the day should get to climb on the box ! Maybe I’m missing something ?

@LifeTimeGrandPrix 3 ай бұрын

We hold podiums for each event and then the series. This final event capped off the season long competition with the Gravel Rave (and big checks!) As you can see, it was a pretty wild night and super fun!

@MattGrovesFTW 3 ай бұрын

The Keegan Show

@LifeTimeGrandPrix 3 ай бұрын

Lots of 👀 on him each race, eh?

@emanuelv19 Ай бұрын

This is what you get when your parents are billionaires and you get spoiled. You create what now has become Bentonville.

@Sam321go 3 ай бұрын

mvdp or kegan swenson 🤣🤣🤣

@LifeTimeGrandPrix 3 ай бұрын

We'd love to see them race too!

@Thunder-OutThere 3 ай бұрын

The World Champion smashes the field and LifeTime elects not to interview her or show the two race winners podium moment? Shame on you LifeTime...very poor form for such a respected series of races.

@LifeTimeGrandPrix 3 ай бұрын

Look out for this year's race coverage, we're always looking to improve! We'll bring you more athletes, more race action and more of everything you enjoy in racing.

@robertdolton7932 3 ай бұрын

It was embarrassing - they should have just owned it rather than airing all the chat about how good the level is.

@timtaylor9590 4 ай бұрын

why that dude just take out that other rider? side by side riding and he just turns in to him.

@dannyzuehlsdorf3697 4 ай бұрын

Gotta ask the question: are these athletes tested?

@Maxwell_Piper 4 ай бұрын

it's unfortunate, but agreed; it does need to be asked. Especially since LTPG is gaining a bigger audience, which will most likely result with bigger cash prizes...

@PiercesPOV 4 ай бұрын

From what I’ve heard they are. I’ve also seen the athletes post on their socials when being tested.

@pl4free 4 ай бұрын

If they have a UCI-license they will be tested out of competition by chance: so maybe yes, maybe not. Anything else doesn't matter anyway. But why ruin the fun: don't you want fast races and records broken?

@dannyzuehlsdorf3697 4 ай бұрын

@@pl4free not to sound too cliche but I would like an EVEN playing field for all riders!

@LifeTimeGrandPrix 4 ай бұрын

Yes, we took on a robust anti-doping program through USADA when we launched the LTGP in 2022.

@ericgarlander 4 ай бұрын

The difference between the world tour riders and LifeTime is significant. 5th at worlds for Keagan is impressive... But they're leaving out that he was almost 7 minutes back which does delegitimize the level of the LT field. Same goes for the womens field unfortunately as evidenced by the huge win by the rainbow in this race alone. Will be interesting to see if any A list names show up to these events in the future to calibrate fitness level between the world tour and LT.

@daness40 4 ай бұрын

Wout was also 8min back. So while I get you're argument, a gravel race isn't a road race. There are a lot more variables. Do I think Swenson has a shot against someone like Wout, MvP, Tadej, Pidock etc if they decided to focus on gravel....no. But then again, who in the world does?

@philipjohnson8444 4 ай бұрын

Keegan also crashed in that race and bridged back. And he also raced it alone without teammates.

@daness40 4 ай бұрын

@@philipjohnson8444I'm pretty sure he had multiple teammates like Vermuelen, Wertz, McElveen, Lampert etc. His team was actually stacked.

@brians6150 4 ай бұрын

@@daness40 Keegan had virtually no teammates close to him - think one of them made contact briefly (maybe Andrew Lydic?), but due to the start positions based off of UCI points none of the other guys were ever remotely close to him throughout the race

@daness40 4 ай бұрын

@brians6150 ahh true. I think that was the case for Mohoric as well.

@RookYZRM1 3 ай бұрын

Hilarious to hear the euros complain about travel and jet lag....Huh! Kinda sucks doesn't it? lol

@LifeTimeGrandPrix 3 ай бұрын

The world is a big place, eh?

@cityproofdad Ай бұрын

there is no food on their place oncly pasta pure carbs nothing else and salad leafes wtf how do you eve want to win the race eating flour only??????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@LifeTimeGrandPrix Ай бұрын

What's your favorite pre-race meal?

@cityproofdad Ай бұрын

@@LifeTimeGrandPrix Lagers

@Sam321go 3 ай бұрын

ltgp is just fore riders who arn't good anough for world tour

@LifeTimeGrandPrix 3 ай бұрын

hmm, we can think of a few WT pros who'd disagree!

@evdb7246 3 ай бұрын

womens race seems kinda like a cat 3 or cat 4 race with one or two strong riders - separate start? I don't know, seems like it drastically reduces entertainment value

@LifeTimeGrandPrix 3 ай бұрын

When the racers who are actually out on course wish for changes, we support them however we can! Come on out and ride with us someday soon. Those same women will be more than happy to share a high-5 when you finish up your own race!

@user-fe3bs2zs6g 3 ай бұрын

Why are women paid less?

@LifeTimeGrandPrix 3 ай бұрын

In fact, Life Time Grand Prix prize money is awarded equally across the board!

@manlikeJoe1010 3 ай бұрын

These Americans are so funny. So overly dramatic for no reason. It's just gravel racing guys (aka middle class bourgeois nonsense), it isn't like real pro cycling...