Big Sugar Gravel 2025 to be Streamed Live for the First Time
Life Time has revealed that Life Time Big Sugar Gravel 2025 presented by Kenetik will be broadcast live in its entirety for the very first time, with coverage presented by Orange Seal. Fans across the world can tune in free of charge as the 2025 Life Time Grand Prix finale takes place on Saturday, October 18th in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Record-Breaking Viewership for Life Time Grand Prix Races
Earlier in the season, more than 350,000 spectators tuned in to watch Life Time UNBOUND Gravel presented by Shimano, followed by the Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB presented by Kenetik. Building on this momentum, Big Sugar Gravel becomes the third event in the Life Time Grand Prix series to feature a full live broadcast.
How to Watch the 2025 Life Time Big Sugar Gravel Live Stream
The Big Sugar Gravel live stream will be available on the official Life Time Grand Prix YouTube channel and the Life Time app, starting at 7:10am CDT. Coverage includes:
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Full elite men’s and women’s races
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Live commentary and post-race interviews
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A finish line camera running through the 12-hour time cutoff so that every rider can be seen finishing
In addition, Instagram updates will be shared on the Life Time Big Sugar Classic and Life Time Grand Prix pages, while fans can follow real-time progress with Athlinks timing splits and Enabled Adventure GPS tracking.
Race highlights will also be available on YouTube on Sunday, October 19th.
New 2025 Big Sugar Gravel Course and Rockford Grange Aid Station
The 2025 edition of Big Sugar Gravel features an updated route, including a new aid station at Rockford Grange at mile 74. The redesigned section introduces a custom-cut trail into this historic Olympic training facility.
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Distance: 99.6 miles (5.66 miles shorter than the 2024 route)
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Climbing: 827 additional feet of rugged, remote elevation gain
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Features: Chunky Ozark gravel, technical off-camber descents, and stunning Ozark Mountains scenery
Both Rockford Grange and the Start/Finish venue will showcase the Big Sugar Gravel live stream on a big screen for spectators to follow every mile.
Riders can also preview the 2025 Big Sugar Gravel route virtually through ROUVY, the official virtual cycling partner of the Big Sugar Classic.
Little Sugar MTB 2025 Launches Big Sugar Classic Week
Before riders take on the gravel, the Life Time Little Sugar MTB kicks off Big Sugar Classic week in Bentonville on Sunday, October 12th.
For the first time, the Little Sugar MTB is part of the Life Time Grand Prix series, solidifying its status as one of the premier U.S. off-road mountain bike events.
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