"Bentonville, Arkansas, is about to become the center of the gravel universe. The Life Time Big Sugar Gravel presented by Kenetik rolls out this Saturday, October 18th, and for the first time ever, fans can watch it all live. But it's not all dust and chunk this time around; the weather forecast is looking wet for race day. With the overall still up for grabs in the men's field and second place for the women's (Sofía Gómez Villafañe wrapped up the series overall last race), the riders will be leaving it all out there."
"The race marks the final showdown of the 2025 Life Time Grand Prix, capping off what's been the tightest season in series history. On the men's side, Keegan Swenson holds a razor-thin lead with 98 points, just one ahead of both Simon Pellaud and Cameron Jones, while Torbjørn Andre Røed sits one point behind that pair. That's four riders separated by just two points heading into the finale - a setup that promises drama from mile one."
"Jones, who started the year as a Wild Card, has been the surprise story of the season. His back-to-back wins at UNBOUND Gravel and last weekend's Little Sugar MTB have made him a legitimate threat for the title. But Swenson, the reigning three-time champion, knows how to survive chaos - punctures, pressure, and all. "It became a day of survival," Swenson said after Little Sugar. "I just had to stay ahead of Simon and Torbjørn. Now it's all about recovery before Saturday.""
Bentonville, Arkansas hosts the Life Time Big Sugar Gravel presented by Kenetik on Saturday, October 18, with live coverage available for the first time. Rain is forecast for race day, introducing wet conditions that will influence tactics and equipment. The event concludes the 2025 Life Time Grand Prix after its closest season ever, with Keegan Swenson leading the men's standings on 98 points and several rivals within a two-point spread. Cameron Jones has surged with major wins this year, while Swenson brings championship experience. Sofía Gómez Villafañe only needs to start to secure a third consecutive overall title, and Cecily Decker and Melisa Rollins are separated by two points for second place.
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