The fourth season of the Life Time Grand Prix begins Thursday at the Sea Otter Classic in the coastal hills outside Monterey, California. The race will have similar flavours as previous Sea Otter showdowns, but unlike the past three LTGP races at Sea Otter, it will be contested on gravel bikes rather than mountain bikes.
In addition to changes to the calendar’s makeup, Life Time has brought in new riders while reducing the total number of riders, added a wild card contest, and implemented a no-draft rule. Keep reading for a dive into all of these updates and who to watch this week at the series’ opening round