Elite Gravel Racers Set to Compete in the 2026 Life Time Grand Prix
The 2026 Life Time Grand Prix is shaping up to be a thrilling competition, attracting a diverse and highly skilled field of athletes from around the globe. Several prominent racers will be making their series debut, promising a dynamic and challenging race season for fans to enjoy.
International Stars Join the Fray
German racer Rosa Klöser,fresh off a victory in the 2025 Gravel Earth Series,will be competing in the full Grand Prix for the frist time. She’ll be joined by Poland’s Karolina Migoń, her fellow top finisher from the Gravel Earth Series.
european cross country mountain bike champion Andreas Seewald and 2024 Gravel Earth Series winner Simen Nordahl Svendsen will also be international rookies to watch closely.These athletes bring a wealth of experience and talent to the gravel racing scene.
U23 Program Returns for 2025
Excitingly, the U23 development program will be back for 2025, fostering the next generation of gravel racing stars. Griffin Hoppin and Ruth Holcomb, the inaugural champions, will be returning to defend their titles. This program provides a crucial platform for young riders to gain experience and compete at the highest level.
2026 Women’s Roster
Here’s a look at the impressive lineup of women set to compete:
* Morgan Aguirre, 32, USA
* Lauren De Crescenzo, 35, USA
* cecily Decker, 27, USA
* Maude Farrell, 34, USA
* Sofía Gómez Villafañe, 31, Argentina
* Stella hobbs, 32, USA
* Ruth Holcomb, 22, USA
* Rosa klöser, 29, Germany
* Sarah Lange, 34, USA
* Emma Langley, 30, USA
* Cecile Lejeune, 27, France
* Karolina Migoń, 29, Poland
* Paige Onweller, 36, USA
* Hannah Otto, 30, USA
* Hayley Preen, 27, South Africa
* Melisa Rollins, 30, USA
* Ruby Ryan, 24, USA
* Samara Sheppard, 35, New Zealand
* Courtney Sherwell, 37, Australia
* Alexis skarda, 36, USA
* Lauren Stephens, 39, USA
* Sarah Sturm, 36, USA
2026 Men’s Roster
The men’s roster is equally stacked with talent:
* Matthew Beers, 31, South Africa
* Zach Calton, 28, USA
* Cobe Freeburn, 24, USA
* Griffin Hoppin, 22, USA
* Brendan Johnston, 34, Australia
* Cameron Jones, 25, New Zealand
* Andrew L’Esperance, 34, Canada
* Bradyn Lange, 26, USA
* Payson McElveen, 32, USA
* Simen Nordahl Svendsen, 26, Norway
* Kyan olshove, 23, USA
* Cole Paton, 28, USA
* Simon Pellaud, 33, Switzerland
* Marc Pritzen, 26, South Africa
* torbjørn Røed, 28, Norway
* Andreas Seewald, 34, Germany
* Felix Stehli, 25, Switzerland
* Anton Stensby, 24, Norway
* Jan Stöckli,
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