NewsBig Sugar Gravel: Kongstad and Hobbs Claim the Final Gravel Crowns of the YearKeegan Swenson and Sofia Gomez Villafañe took the overall Life Time Grand Prix series wins. Logan Jones-WilkinsOctober 17, 2026
Gravel GearVideo: 4 New Pro Gravel Bikes at Big SugarWe have Cole Paton's Giant Revolt, Haley Smith's Factor Elara, Matt Wilson's Scott Addict Gravel, and last but not least Bradyn Lange's Canyon Grail.Logan Jones-WilkinsOctober 16, 2026Comment Icon2
Gravel RacingBlockbuster Roster Announced for 2026 Life Time Grand PrixBig-name rookies join returning series stars Swenson, Gomez Villafañe, Jones to hunt supersized prize purse.Jim CottonNovember 12, 2025Comment Icon1
Road CultureIs UCI Gravel Worlds Harder Racing Than Life Time Grand Prix? Santa Cruz Stigmata Review, and More | Velo PodcastWolf Tooth's new ultralight gravel pedal, progressive gravel bike geometry, and more on the Velo Podcast.Mike Levy, Alvin Holbrook, Josh RossOctober 26, 2025
Gravel GearThe Winning Bikes of Big Sugar Gravel 2025 Ran Big Gears and Even Bigger TiresA weather-shortened race meant a wide array of gear choices... and much of the same for everyone else.Alvin HolbrookOctober 20, 2025
Gravel GearSpotted: New Roval Terra Aero Gravel Wheels with Carbon Spokes Under Big Sugar WinnersSpecialized looks like it has a new aero gravel wheel coming. We think this new go-fast wheel means more is on the way.Alvin HolbrookOctober 18, 2025Comment Icon1
Gravel RacingResults: Matt Beers and Sofia Gomez Villafañe Power to Victory in Shortened Big Sugar Gravel 2025Lightning storms and tornado warnings couldn't stop an abbreviated Big Sugar Gravel 2025, with Matt Beers and Sofia Gomez Villafañe taking decisive wins.Alvin Holbrook, Logan Jones-WilkinsOctober 18, 2025
Gravel RacingResults: Sofia Gomez Villafañe and Alexey Vermeulen Win 2024 Big Sugar GravelMelisa Rollins and Cecily Decker take second and third in the women's race, while Colby Simmons and Simen Nordahl Svendsen round out the men's podium. Betsy WelchOctober 19, 2024
Gravel RacingMy New Line: Embracing the Unknown in a Season of GrowthLauren De Crescenzo reflects on her experience in the Life Time Grand Prix, which included learning how to mountain bike. Lauren De CrescenzoOctober 26, 2023
Gravel RacingIs There More Gravel in Niewiadoma's Future?'It’s super hard, but I feel like always after winning and suffering in a sufferfest, you feel so satisfied to do more,' said the world champ after Big Sugar Gravel.Betsy WelchOctober 23, 2023
Gravel RacingWatch: Race Highlights from Big Sugar GravelExpect more live coverage and highlights of the 2024 Life Time Grand Prix series. Betsy WelchOctober 23, 2023
Gravel RacingTorbjorn Andre Røed sprints to the win at Big Sugar GravelBrendan Johnston and Alexey Vermeulen finish second and third. Betsy WelchOctober 21, 2023
Gravel RacingKasia Niewiadoma rides her rainbow stripes to the win at Big Sugar GravelLauren de Crescenzo and Anna Hicks are second and third; riders applaud having a women's specific start line. Betsy WelchOctober 21, 2023
Gravel GearBike Check: Bradyn Lange's Big Sugar Gravel Scott AddictLange's Scott Addict Gravel features prototype WTB gravel tires and a 'custom' Shimano GRX 12-speed drivetrain.Alvin Holbrook, Betsy WelchOctober 20, 2023
Gravel RacingPreview: Big Sugar GravelThe final race in the Life Time Grand Prix series kicks off in Bentonville, Arkansas this weekend. Betsy WelchOctober 19, 2023
Gravel RacingElite Women Will Have Separate Starts at all Life Time Grand Prix Events in 2024The change will take effect at Big Sugar Gravel in Bentonville, Arkansas on October 21, 2023. Betsy WelchOctober 17, 2023
Gravel RacingBentonville, Arkansas is About to Turn Rainbow BrightCross-country MTB world champion Tom Pidcock and newly-crowned gravel world champion Kasia Niewiadoma are bringing their rainbow stripes to Little Sugar MTB and Big Sugar Gravel next week. Betsy WelchOctober 13, 2023
Gravel RacingWant to ride Big Sugar Gravel for free?The October 22 event is sold out, but we've got you covered. veloSeptember 19, 2023
MountainPrize purse for inaugural Little Sugar MTB race just got a lot sweeterThe total purse was bumped up to $65,000, making it the biggest prize for a single day cycling event in the United States.Betsy WelchMarch 1, 2023
Road CultureThe weekly dirt: Team Kingfisher flies to win 24HoP, Howes now, sign up for the SugarsA weekly roundup of events, initiatives, and activities related to off-road riding.Betsy WelchFebruary 23, 2023
