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BWR CA: Fake it until you can't?
HPT athlete Alexey Vermeulen takes us through a packed spring season in his latest race recap. From the Life Time Grand Prix opener to a booming Gran Fondo, Alexey reflects on key lessons, standout moments, and what’s next.
Pete Stetina: Returning to the Traka 360
Pete Stetina, the defending champ, details his experience returning to the Traka 360 in his latest race recap. This "Unbound of Europe" gravel event has boomed in recent years and is proving to be one of the toughest events on the calendar.
LTGP Stop #1 With Alexey Vermeulen: Sea Otter
"Sea Otter is a stressful race because it is the kickoff to the LTGP (Lifetime Grand Prix). You never really know where anyone's fitness stands and there isn't really a hierarchy for the year yet, so people are willing to do a lot for a result." Jump into the first recap of the season with Alexey following his podium at Sea Otter.
Pre-season Dress Rehearsals with Pete Stetina
Welcome back to Season 2 of What’s in Pete’s Pocket. In this limited series, Pete Stetina will be checking in from 6 events this season. He will share tips for fueling and what to expect leading into the event and pen a follow-up shortly after. This one is on his first Grasshopper pre-season race.
The 2024 Life Time Grand Prix Season Wrap Up
The 2024 Life Time Grand Prix (LTGP) served up another riveting off-road racing season. With the dust (literally) settling from the finale at Big Sugar, we’ve taken a moment to reflect on the season as a whole. Here is a race-by-race highlight of how the LTGP shook out.
Alexey Vermeulen Wins Big in Bentonville
Big Sugar was the finale for the Life Time Grand Prix (LTGP) series in Bentonville, AR. The two-week-long festival of all things bike was capped off with a 105mi gravel race that would seal the LTGP overall standings. Alexey showed he was there to party... and not just at the Rave that night.
LDC Makes it Three at The RAD
Lauren de Crescenzo (LDC) took a commanding win (and her third in a row) at The RAD. On the heels of recovering from a broken collarbone, she showed up ready to race and took a leap of faith around 90mi out from the finish.
Pete Stetina's Marin High Five FKT
With an unexpectedly quiet July, Pete took the opportunity to put his energy into a new challenge: a NorCal area FKT, the Marin High Five. Jump in to see how Pete's FKT went, his fueling strategy for the effort, and what makes this challenge unique.