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Bozeman, Mont. – November 7, 2023 – Mystery Ranch, the industry-leading pack company built on a heritage of comfortable load carriage, function and durability, announces the appointment of Brandywine River Reps to lead strategic sales in the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions. Brandywine River Reps specializes in representing specialty outdoor gear to specialty retailers. The agency will be tasked with enticing and engaging Mystery Ranch’s wide-ranging consumer base; from hardcore athletes to fashion-first outdoor enthusiasts.

“The east coast market includes a broad audience of both fashionable outdoor consumers and serious gear users, and the team at Brandywine River Reps has the experience and knowledge to manage this diversity and infuse growth in a similarly diverse brand such as ours,” said Ben Nobel, Director of Sales at Mystery Ranch. “Mystery Ranch is quickly becoming a leader in the technical backpack category and our partnership with Brandywine River Reps will help take us to the next level.”

Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Greenville, Delaware, Brandywine River Reps is led by founder and principal, Andy Molter, who has over 20 years of industry experience. Ryan Conklin, a BRR veteran, with more than 10 years of brand sales experience with hardgoods and accessories brands. Together they are both avid outdoor people that started their careers on the retail floor. They have first hand knowledge for what it takes to get the most from your gear.

“We look forward to representing Mystery Ranch in our territory,” said Molter. “The brand has a long history of making amazing technical products that not only perform above the competition but are beautifully executed and designed to last for a lifetime. Quality construction and a discerning eye to detail is what the market is looking for  and this is where our agency thrives. We are excited to support current retailers and introduce this amazing brand to new markets.”

About MYSTERY RANCH
Founded in 2000, MYSTERY RANCH is committed to making the best load-bearing gear in the world. A product-driven company from the beginning, MYSTERY RANCH designs packs for the job that needs to get done, for the people committed to doing it, with the best materials available and the most durable construction methods that exist. For more, please visit: www.mysteryranch.com #BuiltfortheMission

About BRANDYWINE RIVER REPS

Brandywine River Reps, Inc. represents specialty products to specialty retailers in the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions. Over 40 years of combined industry knowledge; we provide stellar service, with innovative ideas to help drive your business success.

 

Flagstaff, Ariz. (Nov. 7, 2023) – Kahtoola, creator of award-winning footwear traction and performance-driven gaiters, has undertaken an overhaul of their ultra-low profile footwear traction, NANOspikes^®. NANOspikes have been a winter safety essential in icy conditions for nearly a decade for everything from training for a marathon to walking the dog, and the newly updated version is now available at retailers nationwide. Unintentional falls are the leading cause of nonfatal emergency room visits across all ages of Americans per the CDC.^[1]

Specifically designed for walking and running on slick roads and sidewalks in freezing temperatures, NANOspikes traction delivers high-performance grip on hard, icy surfaces without affecting foot strike. The updated version for fall ‘23 offers improved comfort, fit and traction to stay safely active outside in wintry conditions. Also great for holiday travel, NANOspikes traction packs down small into an included tote pouch and easily slide over a variety of shoes to help travelers avoid dangerous slip and fall accidents while exploring new destinations.

Product updates include an improved fit for a wide variety of shoe styles and sizes from US W 5 to US M 15 plus a larger heel tab for an easy on and off experience. Low profile rivet connections minimize pressure points for improved comfort. Ten concave tungsten carbide spikes per foot provide instant traction on ice and an updated traction plate deflects uneven ice, allowing spikes to engage faster. Unisex sizing, MSRP $54.95.

“We believe design is more than the means to a new product,” said Danny Giovale, founder and owner of Kahtoola. “It’s a practice in intentionality and purpose. Based on the feedback from our community, customers and athletes, we identified an opportunity to make a good thing even better. The redesigned NANOspikes bring a number of thoughtful improvements and they continue to be the proven ultra-low profile traction that runners trust when they need to perform on hard, slippery surfaces, without affecting their gait or foot strike.”

For more information on Kahtoola’s complete range of traction and gaiter offerings, please visit Kahtoola.com.

About Kahtoola:

Since 1999, Kahtoola has been dedicated to empowering people by building exceptional outdoor gear and through a focused commitment to philanthropy, conservation and sustainability. Kahtoola’s gaiters, hiking crampons, and flexible footwear traction systems, including MICROspikes®, EXOspikes™ and NANOspikes®, are built to improve safety and performance in wintry locales around the globe. Every product is thoughtfully designed and vigorously tested at the brand’s Flagstaff, AZ headquarters high on the Colorado Plateau. Owned and operated by founder Danny Giovale, Kahtoola proudly grants 1% of annual sales through the Kahtoola Philanthropy Program to organizations that support indigenous cultures, outdoor community and environmental responsibility. For more information, please visit Kahtoola.com.

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^[1] United States. Centers for Disease Control. (2021). WISQARS Leading Causes of Nonfatal Injury. Retrieved from CDC Web site: https://wisqars.cdc.gov/lcnf/

WATERLOO, ON (November 7, 2023) Kapsul Tech, a research and science company with a mission to protect athletes from head and neck injury, today announced its first NIL sponsorship deal with the University of Houston’s star Defensive Lineman, Nelson Ceaser.

Ceaser has been wearing Kapsul’s ATLAS Shirt, featuring the company’s patented neck collar, and proudly takes the field each week with the extra protection he can count on. Kapsul’s collar utilizes lightweight, rate-resistant foam that adjusts to protect athletes’ necks, providing support and stability. It’s the only dynamic neck stabilization product on the market that safeguards athletes from injury, strain, or fatigue through the dissipation of force, without limiting their range of motion.

“We’re excited to welcome Nelson to the Kapsul team,” said Dr. Daryl Sherman, Chief Executive Officer at Kapsul. “Nelson has made our collar an integral part of his game and performance, and his commitment to safety makes him the ideal athlete for Kapsul. Our partnership with Nelson is not just about the collar; it’s about safeguarding the future of sports and well-being of athletes, and we are proud to be on this journey with him.”

Kapsul was founded as a solution to reducing the risk of head injury in sports. While most research has focused on helmets as the primary mitigation strategy, Kapsul is accelerating a greater understanding of brain injury through research and science that studies the head and the neck together in real-time.

“I discovered Kapsul when I was looking for extra protection from a number of neck stingers I had throughout the last year,” said Ceaser. “Kapsul’s ATLAS Shirt has become an essential part of my gameday routine, and I’ve seen a significant decrease in the number of stingers since taking the field with it every game. With Kapsul, I can give it my all each week, knowing I’m doing everything to protect myself and keep playing the game I love.”

In addition to Ceaser, Kapsul has been working with the University of Houston’s Offensive and Defensive Linemen to co-develop solutions and new apparel options for head and neck protection in warm, humid conditions.

Kapsul aims to expand its roster of athlete advocates, recognizing the vital role they play in promoting safety in sports and enabling the game to be played for longer.

Kapsul’s ATLAS Short Sleeve Shirt is available for purchase on Kapsul’s website in Men’s, Women’s, and Junior sizes. For more information, please visit www.kapsultech.com.

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About Kapsul™

Kapsul™ Tech is a Canadian research and science company providing innovative injury solutions and changing the science of healthcare in traumatic brain injury, orthopedics, and disability.

Kapsul is committed to preserving the future of sports through research founded on science and a deep understanding of athletes’ needs, as well as the forces they experience. Partnering with market leading brands in multiple sports, militaries, and occupations, Kapsul easily integrates its patented neck collar technology into multiple apparel and protective solutions. In early 2024, Kapsul will be releasing a piece of research that will revolutionize the way the world understands, diagnoses, and treats brain injury.

To learn more, you can visit www.kapsultech.com.

 

 

 

 

SAN FRANCISCO (Nov. 7, 2023) – Outdoor adventure brand Royal Robbins unveils its latest apparel collection for fall 2024. Founded in 1968 by iconic climbers and adventurers, Liz and Royal Robbins, the brand has long been trusted and worn by climbers and those seeking a life of adventure. As one of the original U.S. outdoor brands, Royal Robbins has revolutionized the industry with a legacy of iconic styles. The goal has always been to create versatile, durable, and stylish products, while minimizing impact on the planet. Liz and Royal’s belief that nature and adventure are good for the soul shines through for fall/winter 2024.

Leaning into its origin, Royal Robbins introduces Rockcraft Sweaters, 100% merino wool outdoor performance sweaters. They are made with 100% Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) certified wool, certified by Control Union cert. 895314. Merino wool is comfortable and durable, offering natural warmth—wet or dry. The use of natural materials extends beyond wool, with hemp as the primary ingredient in the new men’s and women’s Clouds Rest Hemp shirts. Finally,  the brand’s all-time bestselling Desert Pucker and Mojave Pucker long-sleeve shirts are carbon neutral and are made with renewable beechwood.

Ninety six-percent of styles in the fall 2024 line meet or exceed the brand’s highest sustainability standard, which dictates a product must be made with 50% or more preferred cotton, recycled polyester, traceable wool, preferred forest materials, hemp, or recycled nylon.

Key products from Royal Robbins in Fall 2024 include:

• Rockcraft Wool Crew L/S (right; W+M) – This 100% merino wool 5-gauge sweater pays special tribute to Royal Robbins brand heritage. Wool sweaters have been a standard of performance apparel for generations, and the Rockcraft Wool Crew has incredible performance benefits—including moisture wicking, natural insulation, and excellent durability. Available in classic fairisle patterns and the brand’s unique solid color phantom patterns for women, and solid colors for men.
• Rockcraft Wool Hoodie (left; Unisex) – This premium 100% merino wool hoodie comes in classic neutral colors and can be worn on its own or easily layered under a shacket or jacket. The 7-gauge jersey-stitch body with a 2×2 rib cuff and hem also has a fully-fashioned saddle shoulder, meaning less friction when wearing a backpack,

All Rockcraft Sweaters contain 100% RWS certified wool, certified by Control Union cert. 895314.

• Clouds Rest Hemp L/S (Left; M+W) – A heavyweight adventure shirt, this durable button-up draws inspiration from the classic Royal Robbins archives. The Clouds Rest Hemp is made from a blend of soft, durable, odor-resistant, breathable hemp and organic cotton with recycled polyester. An oversized patch pocket on the left chest adds both style and functionality to the shirt, which can be layered over a tee or hoodie.

• Desert Pucker Dry L/S (Right) and Mojave Pucker Dry L/S (M) – With over one million sold, the all-time best selling Royal Robbins shirt offers year-round adventure in a long sleeve style. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2024, the cult-classic relaxed-fit Desert Pucker and standard fit Mojave Pucker are certified CarbonNeutral™ by Natural Capital Partners and made with breathable TENCEL^TM Modal fibers made from renewable beechwood. HeiQ Smart Temp body temperature-activated thermoregulation technology keeps you cool and dry.

The new fall collection will be available to consumers in September 2024 at specialty retailers, online at royalrobbins.com, and at Royal Robbins retail store locations in Denver; Berkeley and Modesto Calif.; and Seattle.

About Royal Robbins® 

Founded in 1968 by world-renowned climbers and adventurers Royal and Liz Robbins, Royal Robbins is a leading designer, manufacturer, and retailer of versatile, durable, and stylish apparel for the next generation of adventurers. The brand maintains a commitment to environmental and social responsibility by prioritizing natural fibers and maintaining carbon neutrality in Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Royal Robbins gear can be found in outdoor and specialty retail partners throughout the world. We believe nature and adventure are good for the soul. To learn more, please visit royalrobbins.com.

 

 

 

 

BOULDER, Colo. (November 7, 2023) – deuter announces the latest addition to its acclaimed Alproof series, the Alproof Tour, winner of the ISPO Award for top-tier design and innovation within the outdoor sports industry. This state-of-the-art avalanche airbag backpack was meticulously designed for ski and splitboard touring in collaboration with Alpride, the industry leader in airbag system manufacturing. The deuter Alproof Tour is available now at select retailers and www.deuter.com.

The Alproof Tour (MSRP $1500.00) can accommodate a variety of backcountry adventures, from day tours to overnight hut trips, with two sizes to choose from, the 36+5 SL and 38+5L. TÜV Süd certified, the Alproof Tour incorporates the latest Alpride E2 avalanche airbag system, which includes a user-friendly LCD display and strategically located USB-C port contributing to a hassle-free design.

The Alproof Tour caters to the diverse needs of skiers and splitboarders, with a dedicated avalanche equipment compartment, reinforced shovel sleeve, and organizer pockets, ensuring seamless gear access and efficient organization on the mountain. Comfort and longevity are prioritized with lightweight yet durable materials, including ergonomic shoulder straps, padded hip fins, and water-repellent, abrasion-resistant, PFAS-free fabric.

The Alproof Tour is a climate-neutral product, and like all deuter products, it is supported by a lifetime warranty.

About deuter: From backpacking to mountain biking, alpinism, and travel, to child-carrying and family adventures, deuter crafts highly functional, comfortable, and environmentally friendly packs for everyone and everywhere. With over 120+ years of experience, deuter has played a vital role in shaping the culture of mountain adventure since its 1898 founding in Germany. deuter inspires every new generation of philosophers, women, pranksters, and rock n’ rollers to get outside and experience mountain adventures the way they want to. www.deuter.com

 

 

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MARBLEHEAD, Mass., (November 7, 2023) – Italy’s Unleash Your Nature (UYN, pronounced “win”) a Trerè Innovation company, will debut UYN^® Running, the first running shoe engineered from socks, for road, trail and cross trail for men and women at the Running Event in Austin, Texas November 28-30 2023. The proprietary design features reflect two years of intensive research and collaboration with Trerè Innovation’s state of the art research and design facility AREAS (Academy for Research and Engineering in Apparel and Sports) and the Cerism Center of the University of Verona, examining running in outdoor environments and the study of neuro-muscular reactions. Specifically, the line includes three styles: the Synapsis for road running, ($179.00); the Neuron for Trail Running ($179.00); and the 6Sense for Cross Trail ($199.00). UYN Running will be available at select specialty stores and online starting spring 2024 at uynsports.com/en_us. Attendees of The Running Event can also visit the UYN booth #1342 during the show exhibit hours, 9:30 am – 6:30 pm on November 29 and 30th.

UYN’s footwear engineers are using the next generation treadmill called the Reaxing platform treadmill pioneered by the Italian company Reaxing. Unlike traditional treadmills, the Reaxing platform inclines in all directions in a sudden motion, replicating the unpredictable transitions of outdoor running. Specifically created for neuro-reactive training, this treadmill enabled UYN to study the true conditions of the outdoors in a controlled environment. Neuro-reactive training focuses on the appropriate body positioning and posture to promote proper dynamic muscular stabilization during running.

“Bringing our new running styles to The Running Event opens a new chapter for UYN,” said UYN CEO Marco Redini. “UYN Running represents the future of running footwear clearly differentiating us from what presently exists in today’s marketplace. Thanks to this new study methodology, we created the first neuro-reactive running shoe using a distinct structure guaranteeing superior stability and optimal movement control, especially in unforeseeable conditions while running outdoors.”

UYN Running’s zero-seam structure wraps around the foot and stabilizes it while respecting the natural shape. This design prevents abrasion and hot spots and provides best in class flexibility, stability and breathability.

The technologies include:

• Select uppers made with Flexicorn bio-fiber, a sustainable alternative to elastane, derived from corn seeds for extraordinary elasticity, resilience, quick drying and UV-resistance
• Merino Wool for a soft feel on the skin and temperature regulation for all seasons, cooling when the foot is hot, warming the foot when its cold
• The Heel Active Ligament Outerframe (H.A.L.O) providing support for the sudden changes in direction, while stabilizing the heel and steering the foot into a neutral path from the very first roll-off movement
• Connected with the H.A.L.O. is the Power Chassis, a rigid platform built into the midsole, making the shoe more rigid and providing superior energy return for a smoother run
• The Freebound^® heel design cushions and stores the forces generated around the heel
• The ultra-lightweight UYN Propulsyon foam uses proprietary technologies giving the runner the best possible energy return, releasing impact pressure into the next stride

The UYN Synapsis for Road Running

This shoe is designed for long runs on the road from training to racing. It has exceptional ventilation, stability and support and features Flexicorn. Wavy-shaped ribs in the tread design distribute impact forces laterally and give just the right traction for road surfaces.

The UYN Neuron For Trailing Running

Precise, stable and responsive, the UYN Neuron shoe is engineered for speed and comfort in trail running. The hexagonal lugs ensure high traction on all surfaces. The low-rigidity Power Chassis offers greater protection on uneven ground for stones, rocks and roots. The Flexicorn bio-fiber upper is elastic, quick-drying, and resilient.

The UYN 6Sense for Cross Trail 

Intended for mountain running on the most demanding trails in the most challenging conditions, this shoe delivers optimal stability, enhanced motion control and rapid adaptation to uneven terrain. The sock-derived upper in merino wool guarantees a precise and wraparound fit, at the same time being abrasion-resistant and waterproof thanks to UYN’s Membrain 115 built directly into the knit, preventing water from passing through while remaining highly flexible and breathable.

In addition to UYN Running, UYN is expanding its Urban Trail collection designed for urban adventures and trail explorations adding the Aethon ($199.00), Arion ($169.00), and Artax ($169.00). The Urban Trail Naked, for light trekking and everyday life, will have expanded colors in all white and all black.

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About UYN, a Trerè Innovation Company

Trerè Innovation was founded in 1950 in Asola, Italy producing only technical stockings by Luigi Redini, father of today’s CEO, Marco Redini. Today, it is respected for its next generation sustainable technologies in design and manufacturing. The company’s Academy for Research and Engineering in Apparel and Sports (AREAS), its 38,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art testing facility, enables Trerè Innovation to engineer best-in-class fabrics, subjecting them to the toughest tests in a climate wind tunnel, a rain room and a cold chamber.

In 2018, Trerè Innovation introduced UYN (pronounced “win”), “Unleash Your Nature” apparel, footwear and technical socks for running, winter sports, outdoor and cycling. Today, national ski teams use the brand’s base layers including Austria, China, Czech Republic, France, Great Britain, Italy, Slovakia, Slovenia and Spain.

In addition to UYN, Trerè Innovation manufactures private label products for iconic global brands including Christian Dior, Harley-Davidson, PUMA and Rossignol, among others, and owns TITICI^®, a premier bike brand that has carbon fiber models for road, gravel, mountain and electric biking. Today, UYN has 11 stores in Italy, one store in Germany, and has plans to open a store in Boston, Massachusetts, two stores in the U.K. as well as 20 more locations throughout Europe and one in Beijing. Trerè Innovation and UYN have won over 570 international awards and competitions for innovation, quality and functionality since Trerè Innovation’s founding in 1950. Trerè Innovation is also a licensed manufacturer and distributor of Citröen Jeep, and Replay brands.

 

 

BOULDER, Colo., (Nov. 7, 2023) — Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand, today announced the 60 athletes who have been selected to compete in the 2024 Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda series. This year’s series will provide separate starts for the men’s and the women’s elite fields at all seven events. The field size for 2024 will comprise of 30 women and 30 men competing for the biggest prize purse to date, an equally split $300,000 reward.

Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda: Elite Women

1. Crystal Anthony, 42, Bentonville, Ark., 2023 USA Gravel National Championships 3rd place
2. Ellen Campbell, 26, Durango, Colo., 2022 Stages Cycling Leadville Trail 100 MTB 5th place
3. Lauren De Crescenzo, 33, Broomfield, Colo., 2021 Garmin UNBOUND Gravel presented by Craft Sportswear winner
4. Cecily Decker, 25, Bozeman, Mont., 2023 Belgian Waffle Ride Kansas winner
5. Sofia Gomez Villafane, 29, Heber City, Utah, 2023 Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda overall winner
6. Anna Hicks, 23, Placerville, Calif., 2023 Life Time Big Sugar Gravel presented by Mazda 3rd place
7. Erin Huck, 42, Boulder, Colo., 2022 USA Marathon MTB National Championship
8. Heather Jackson, 39, Bend, Ore., 2023 Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda 14th overall
9. Sarah Lange, 32, Lyme, N.H., 2023 Garmin UNBOUND Gravel presented by Craft Sportswear 5th place
10. Kristen Legan, 37, Boulder, Colo., 2023 Garmin UNBOUND Gravel presented by Craft Sportswear XL winner
11. Sarah Max, 48, Bend, Ore., 2019 Garmin UNBOUND Gravel 3rd place
12. Deanna Mayles, 30, Colorado Springs, Colo., 2023 Life Time Chequamegon MTB Festival presented by Trek 3rd place
13. Kate McLaughlin, 35, Boulder, Colo., 2023 Stages Cycling Leadville Trail 100 MTB 10th place
14. Peta Mullens, 35, Bendigo, Australia, 12-time Australian National Champion
15. Emily Newsom, 40, Fort Worth, Texas, 2022 Garmin UNBOUND Gravel presented by Craft Sportswear 3rd place
16. Paige Onweller, 34, Grand Rapids, Mich., 2022 Life Time Big Sugar Gravel presented by Mazda winner
17. Hannah Otto, 27, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2022 Stages Cycling Leadville Trail 100 MTB winner
18. Hayley Preen, 25, Cape Town, South Africa, multi-time South African National Champion
19. Jenna Rinehart, 39, Mankato, Minn., multi-time Life Time Chequamegon MTB Festival presented by Trek winner
20. Melisa Rollins, 27, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2023 Belgian Waffle Ride Utah winner
21. Samara Sheppard, 33, Wollongong, Australia, multi-time New Zealand MTB champion
22. Danielle Shrosbree, 29, London, England, 2023 Garmin UNBOUND Gravel presented by Craft Sportswear 4th place
23. Alexis Skarda, 34, Grand Junction, Colo., 2023 Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda 2nd overall
24. Haley Smith, 29, Uxbridge, Canada, 2022 Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda overall winner
25. Lauren Stephens, 36, Dallas, Texas, 2023 USA Gravel National Champion
26. Sarah Sturm, 33, Durango, Colo., 2023 Garmin UNBOUND Gravel presented by Craft Sportswear 3rd place
27. Michaela Thompson, 21, Durango, Colo., 2023 Bighorn Gravel winner
28. Caroline Tory, 32, Snowmass, Colo., 2023 Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda 12th overall
29. Leah Van der Linden, 28, Boulder, Colo., 2023 Garmin UNBOUND Gravel presented by Craft Sportswear 8th place
30. Anna Yamauchi, 23, Santa Cruz, Calif., 2023 Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda 18th overall

Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda: Elite Men

1. Carter Anderson, 20, Eagle Mountain, Utah, 2023 Belgian Waffle Ride Utah 2nd place
2. Matthew Beers, 29, Cape Town, South Africa, 2x Cape Epic winner
3. John Borstelmann, 32, San Luis Obispo, Calif., 2023 Garmin Gravel Worlds winner
4. Zach Calton, 26, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2023 Stages Cycling Leadville Trail 100 MTB 6th place
5. Sean Fincham, 25, Squamish, British Columbia, 2x Canadian U23 National Champion
6. Russell Finsterwald, 32, Colorado Springs, Colo., 2023 Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda 4th overall
7. Howard Grotts, 30, Durango, Colo., 2023 Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda 9th overall
8. Finn Gullickson, 23, Colorado Springs, Colo., 2023 Belgian Waffle Ride North Carolina 3rd place
9. Lance Haidet, 25, San Luis Obispo, Calif., 2023 Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda 15th overall
10. Alex Howes, 35, Nederland, Colo., 2019 USA Pro Road National Champion
11. Dylan Johnson, 28, Brevard, N.C., 2023 Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda 16th overall
12. Brendan Johnston, 31, Canberra, Australia, 2023 Life Time Big Sugar Gravel presented by Mazda 2nd place
13. Bradyn Lange, 24, Camas, Wash., 2022 Life Time Chequamegon MTB Festival presented by Trek winner
14. Andrew L’Esperance, 32, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canadian Marathon MTB National Champion
15. Konny Looser, 34, Hinwil, Switzerland, 2x Swiss Marathon MTB National Champion
16. Payson McElveen, 30, Durango, Colo., 2018 Century Link Leadville Trail 100 MTB 3rd place
17. Lachlan Morton, 31, Boulder, Colo., 2023 Garmin UNBOUND Gravel presented by Craft Sportswear 3rd place
18. Tasman Nankervis, 28, Bendigo, Australia, 2023 Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda 17th overall
19. Jack Odron, 20, Denver, Colo., 2023 Bighorn Gravel 4th place
20. Logan Owen, 28, Bremerton, Wash., 2023 Life Time Chequamegon MTB Festival presented by Trek 5th place
21. Cole Paton, 25, Durango, Colo., 2023 Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda 3rd overall
22. Torbjørn Andre Røed, 26, Grand Junction, Colo., 2023 Life Time Big Sugar Gravel presented by Mazda winner
23. Jordan Schleck, 21, Kampala, Uganda, 2023 Gravel Locos Hico 4th place
24. Nathan Spratt, 28, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2023 Life Time Crusher in the Tushar presented by The Creamery 6th place
25. Peter Stetina, 36, Santa Rosa, Calif., 8x Grand Tour finisher
26. Keegan Swenson, 29, Heber City, Utah, 2x Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda overall winner
27. Kyle Trudeau, 30, Tucson, Ariz., 2023 Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda 13th overall
28. Petr Vakoc, 31, Prague, Czech Republic, 2023 Garmin UNBOUND Gravel presented by Craft Sportswear 2nd place
29. Alexey Vermeulen, 28, Boulder, Colo., 2023 Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda 2nd overall
30. Alex Wild, 31, San Jose, Calif., 2022 Sea Otter Classic Fuego XL 3rd place

2024 Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda Event Lineup:

• April 19: 100K cross-country mountain bike race in the Fuego XL at the Life Time Sea Otter Classic presented by Continental in Monterey, Calif.
• June 1: 200-mile Life Time UNBOUND Gravel in Emporia, Kan.
• July 13: 69-mile Life Time Crusher in the Tushar in Beaver, Utah
• August 10: 104-milE: Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB in Leadville, Colo.
• September 14: 40-mile Life Time Chequamegon MTB presented by Trek in Cable, Wis.
• September 28: 110-mile Life Time The Rad Dirt Fest in Trinidad, Colo.
• October: 100-mile Life Time Big Sugar Gravel presented by Mazda in Bentonville, Ark.

“Building on our momentum from the first two years of the Life Time Grand Prix series, we’re incredibly excited to prepare for our third season,” said Kimo Seymour, President of Life Time Events. “We continue to be a force in growing off-road cycling in North America and believe 2024 will bring even more enthusiasm and fan engagement in the sport.”

Selected athletes will have the option to drop up to two events, entry fees will be covered by Life Time and there will be random doping controls conducted in any round.

A new $300,000 prize purse will pay out based on overall series results, which are determined by a points-based ranking system on participants’ finishing position at each event. The overall results will use an athlete’s best five finishes out of the seven events. The final event of the series, Life Time Big Sugar Gravel presented by Mazda, will be mandatory for all riders and serve as a tiebreaker in the event of a tie.

Life Time Grand Prix athletes are also eligible for prize purses at the individual events that make up the Grand Prix.

To learn more about the Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda, visit lifetimegrandprix.com and follow along on social media. To learn more about Life Time, visit lifetime.life.

Instagram: @lifetimegrandprix

Twitter: @LTGrandPrix

Facebook: @LifeTimeGrandPrix

About the Life Time Grand Prix Presented by Mazda

The Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda is owned and produced by Life Time, the premier healthy lifestyle brand. It is among more than 30 premier athletic events owned by the company including the Life Time Miami Marathon. To view all athletic events, visit: lifetime.life/athletic-events.

About Life Time^®

Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its portfolio of 170 athletic country clubs across the United States and Canada. The Company’s healthy way of life communities and ecosystem address all aspects of healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment for people 90 days to 90+ years old. Supported by a team of more than 37,000 dedicated professionals, Life Time is committed to providing the best programs and experiences through its clubs, iconic athletic events, and comprehensive digital platform.

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Truckee, CA — November 6th, 2023 — High Fives Foundation just wrapped up another successful mountain biking season. Hosting more than 40 adaptive bike camps, immersing athletes with life-changing injuries in nature and riding over 55 trails at four different bike camps across America.

These adaptive bike camps provide the equipment, guidance, and community that make it possible for athletes to get on the trail.

“The amount of freedom I felt being able to rip on a bike again is truly indescribable. I no longer felt any limitations of my disability.” – Nick Harris, High Fives athlete #406

For others, mountain biking is a steppingstone for reintroduction into outdoor recreation of all kinds.

“Once I learned to ride a bike again—which occurred a little after a year [after my injury]—my confidence and strength monumentally improved. I stopped mentally exhausting myself preparing for physical activities, and instead, they became second nature, and I was able to expand from the most basic of functions, into more advanced maneuvers.” – High Fives athlete

Mountain biking is one of the five pillars of sport that High Fives focuses on, and the recent growth within this space is noteworthy. High Fives is expanding accessibility in mountain biking in the Reno-Tahoe area and beyond. This is achieved through partnerships and consulting projects with organizations such as the Truckee Trails Foundation, Biggest Little Trail Stewardship, Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation, and the City of Reno Access Advisory Committee, among others. They are answering the call of so many of the individuals they serve.

“The best part of the High Fives adaptive bike camps is seeing how many different types of bikes, riding styles, and trail preferences exist. It does not matter your age, ability, or skill, fun can be had on a mountain bike trail. I love getting to witness athletes practice skills all summer long. By the end of the season, the progression is incredibly impressive.” – Dani Trujillo, Director of Programs

Be sure to check out High Fives’ Events calendar to stay in the know about upcoming community events. You can also check out their blog, to read event recaps and stay informed about forthcoming experiences.

About High Fives Foundation

High Fives Foundation is a California-based, national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to focus on preventing life-changing injuries and provide resources and hope if they happen. Since its inception in 2009, the foundation has helped 715 athletes and veterans from 46 states and Canada. For more information, visit their website, highfivesfoundation.org.