2024 Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB presented by Kenetik | RACE HIGHLIGHTS

Gear up for extended highlights of the legendary 2024 Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB presented by Kenetik. The 30th anniversary of the iconic race featured defending champions Keegan Swenson, and Sofia Gomez Villafañe along with potential challengers John Gaston, Melisa Rollins, Erin Huck, Haley Smith, Michaela Thompson and Cole Paton. Joining these elite mountain bikers are more than 1600 amateur riders tackling the "Race Across the Sky" in the high-altitude terrain of Leadville, CO. Riders from around the globe face off in one of the most challenging and iconic mountain bike races in the world, stop #4 of the Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda.
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On-screen rider data and production crew tracking devices, Garmin Tread Baja Edition and Garmin InReach Mini 2, courtesy of Garmin.
A film by 🎥 Cold Collaborative
Executive Producers: Kimo Seymour & Michelle Duffy Smith
Directed by Shannon Vandivier
Producers:
Zoe Andrikidis
Ryan Cross
Bowen Parrish
Rebekah Sands
Tim Johnson
Mason Mohn
Edited by Blake Campbell
Additional Edit: Andrew Boucher
Commentary Team:
Bill Elliston
Janel Spilker
Kimo Seymour
Lauren Hall
Tim Johnson
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[@downwhimsyavenue]

It is absolutely INSANE that the race occurred TWO DAYS ago, and this absolutely quality presentation was uploaded. Gosh I love LTGP

[@shannonvandivier]

Thanks Dude! This is the kind of response that fuels our fire for creating this content. More to come!

[@philr696]

Yep agreed. I even managed to stay off social media to avoid seeing the results for the 2 days knowing it was coming.

[@CycleXplorer]

Nuts. Must have been little sleep to get it all edited. Great film.

[@fpeter01]

It is their job... I would be happy to make videos about races, but racing, working full time, and living alone is kinda difficult combination.

[@magnusc]

I suspect 95% of this video is pre-made as most of it is not really about the race but about everything around it.

[@parth8145]

Cinematography is incredible. well done life time!

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Thanks!

[@shannonvandivier]

More to come!

[@charmontravel]

Took the words right out of my mouth! Great review.

[@dwb468]

Melisa Rollins is a #MONSTER! What a phenomenal performance!

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Right?! Such an amazing day for her!

[@dwb468]

@@LifeTimeGrandPrix I was fortunate enough to cross the finish line with Melisa in 2016. Her arc of progression is otherworldly!

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

So cool! Her family's history with the event is something else, 26x for her dad and 19x for her mom!

[@Reindeerr4]

Always a good day when LTGP uploads

[@shannonvandivier]

haha yes!

[@davewhumphreys]

Love the production on these highlights. Tells the full story of the race - makes fantastic viewing 👍

[@shannonvandivier]

Thanks for watching, Dave!

[@kubackjeee]

@@davewhumphreys actually it tells nothing. Those are not race highlights but some documentary/marketing material with few race shots here and there

[@mpk2707]

​@@kubackjeeeAbsolutely crap race recap. They didn't learn anything from the comments on the last race video.

[@mosesw-p]

The background info on the riders, the on course footage, the super knowledgable commentary, and the upload speed are all absolutely incredible! Hats off to LTGP

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Thank you for watching!!

[@eliluke2427]

I thought this was very well done. The editing is incredible. I appreciated the way you profiled the race from start to finish. I think this is the best video of the season so far in my opinion. The production value is incredible.

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Yes! We are so excited to read your comment… Thanks for taking the time and stay tuned for more soon!

[@eatinganddrinking5766]

The team at lifetime is almost single handedly reshaping the culture of cycling in the US

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

This year Leadville celebrated its 30th anniversary, Sea Otter Classic 33rd, Chequamegon it’s 41st and UNBOUND is almost 20 yrs old! Lots of great people involved in each of the LTGP events 🚀🎉

[@mpk2707]

Too bad they don't know how to make an interesting race recap.

[@TrlpN]

Amazing performance from Keegan even with that unfortunate flat!

[@divscifres2674]

Another terrific video, and so swiftly produced! Thank you!

[@ft3Safety1st2]

Thank you for sharing these highlights and thank you even more for no spoilers in the title!!

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Glad you like them!

[@danjo1967]

ERRRR there were spoilers at the VERY BEGINNING of this video. they clearly showed BOTH winners at the finish line.

[@briar6851]

@@LifeTimeGrandPrix why did you show both winners at the finish line in the intro…!?

[@Michael-fi6ve]

This footage is incredible. What a great way to showcase such an epic race

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Thanks Michael!

[@amineroadbikerider1504]

i can watch your videos all day long without getting bored, we see some amazing work here , thanks guys😇

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Thank you so much 😀

[@ParzivalHB]

Keegan is stuck in BEAST MODE! If he didn't flat he would have beat his time from last year.

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Totally BEAST MODE! No one better at Leadville!

[@johndunbar2393]

I get so pumped, waiting for these highlight videos and MAN do they deliver! They keep getting better and better. Life Time team, you have all done an absolutely fantastic job! Thank you! You are more appreciated than you know!

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

❤❤❤

[@shannonvandivier]

Thank you, John! We really appreciate this feedback. This is why we do it

[@lazlo2511]

Hands downs one of the best productions out there! The depth you’ve gone to is insane! Talk about setting a branch mark! Congratulations to the amazing boys and girls in the background that have achieved this video! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Thanks so much for the kind words!!

[@prestonthomas5399]

You guys create these so fast! Pretty awesome, thank you! 🙏🏻

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Stoked here too, thanks for watching!

[@bruceh5933]

I wanted to watch it as soon as it came out, but even more I wanted to watch it with my bike obsessed 8 year old son. After this I can say we will definitely be riding LT100 someday together. Thanks so much for getting this out so quickly with such incredible production quality !

[@shannonvandivier]

THIS is why we do it! Thanks for watching. Ride on!

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

You’re setting him up in a sport to be enjoyed for a lifetime! 🎉

[@bruceh5933]

@@shannonvandivier You all did such amazing work, thank you!

[@Wcx740]

They have GOT to stop spraying the winners with champagne as they cross the finish, what a terrible idea. Let them spray it at the podium!

[@jonpoon3896]

Luckily there wasn’t a sprint this time like Unbound. Imagine getting sprayed in the eyes while in full sprint and a pile of photographers just a few feet passed the finish line

[@Jobother]

yeah they so obviously want to make this the F1 of biking, so might as well get the podium shower like lando norris.

[@slyfox1174]

Thanks for posting an hour of coverage 48 hours after the event.. u can’t please everyone. People will always bitch about something. Keep up the good work

[@shannonvandivier]

You get it!

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

@@shannonvandivierso much goes into every minute of footage!

[@scottjohnstone1782]

Great highlights commentary and coverage- love that you get these out so fast - awesome format

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Glad you like them!

[@scottjohnstone1782]

Like the data overlays too, would be good to see slope on those too - cheers for the hard work

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

We're lucky to have Garmin supporting us on the production and look to integrate more of those elements in the future!

[@justinl487]

I disagree with the comments about a highlights only edit. This is an epic production. Solid story telling. Well done.

[@shannonvandivier]

I agree with you ;-)

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Thanks Justin! Love your comment and stoked you enjoyed the show!

[@ZenEndurance]

There can be a second version. Why people think things have to be only one way or another is baffling.

[@justinl487]

@@ZenEndurance is it baffling? That a director and film crew have a single vision to tell a story? If you want highlights... Watch a highlight race recap. Read an article. Demanding multiple versions from a single group is baffling.

[@ZenEndurance]

@@justinl487 Calm down. I'm not demanding anything. I'm saying that proclaiming only one version is possible is silly. Especially if there's money to made because there's an audience for the other type. I have no interest and wasn't asking for a second, simply pointing out the logic fail that only one type can be made. Especially since a race edit is really easy since there's no fluff. Don't get weird about it.

[@jimbailey9915]

Great coverage ! So glad to see Melisa take the win, fantastic !

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Everyone was moved by her performance out there!

[@bennetthasty7886]

I love Lifetime Grand Prix ❤🎉 amazing job everyone

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Yes! Thanks for tuning in! 🚀

[@terodac101]

life Time videos are the best!!!

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

You’re awesome, thanks!

[@owenvermeulen1231]

Melisa such a well deserved win!! i'm curious had Sofia been on her own not drafting the men would 2nd and 3rd results be the same?

[@MrBolonio]

those dudes helped Sofia and jackassess..lol,then she felt proud for second..nice

[@ThunderStruckMTB]

Unbelievable how fast you got this out. I purposely avoid seeing the results so I can watch this as "live" and it's so well done that I just don't understand how you get it out so quickly after the race. Great job everyone!!

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

THANKS! 🔥 🔥

[@holdsteadfast]

Sofia is sure enjoying drafting off those two guys to catch her competitors… I thought she hated that and wanted her own race?!?

[@konradkowara3747]

Not her fault, what was she supposed to do, let that opportunity go? If anything, it’s annoying that men riding for a completely insignificant position have too big of an ego and won’t let the top women do all the work.

[@KerenWang]

Quality of the images are better than the tour. Especially the pre recorded b roll is nice. God damn. I'd pay 9.99 subscription to watch this. Love from Switzerland

[@shannonvandivier]

Hell yeah! Thanks for watching, Keren! Love right back atcha from Texas

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Love it!! How about it’s a gift from us to you 🥂

[@kubackjeee]

@@KerenWang buahhahaha

[@aerobibs]

Forever grateful for the amazing coverage and recap. But PLEASE PLEASE stop editing “spoiler clips” and winners celebrating in the intro. Totally ruins the excitement.

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Noted!

[@oscsun]

The level of production quality only days after the event is unreal! 🔥😰 Keep up the amazing work! Greetings from Sweden 👋👋 PS. Go Dylan, still top 10 after this event! DS

[@Burnzee33]

The amount of drafting off men in the women’s race is ridiculous

[@tommyrq180]

Yes, unfortunately. Nothing prevents it, so right now there’s no foul. But it’s definitely tainted. Give them their own race-only way to make this equitable.

[@ZenEndurance]

Yeah, sucks. Definitely affects the outcome.

[@joelecho]

Yeah, I don't fault Sophia for doing it, she like many of the other women have asked that it be disallowed, but it definitely has a negative affect on the outcome.

[@theparkup-w9m]

Agreed, need to stay in the other lane if possible, and dont take the tow.

[@joshonwheels2]

Right?! Announcer: "Sofia really knows what she's doing... " (right after attacking 2nd place rider and having bridged up by two male racers 🙄)...ridiculous.

[@kristimohn4455]

These keep getting better and better!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@tonylochner]

Well done, guys - I am based in South Africa, and I love it

[@kevindavis3671]

The wait is over, good job!!!

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Hope you like it!

[@boostracingwrc]

World class video for a world class race, pretty classy indeed. 😎

[@mbi8987]

skip the first 1:30 if you don't want to see the spoiler at 1:07

[@danjo1967]

yeah putting the winners in the intro was a bit of a gaff; considering the production of this video was pretty good.

[@mikes7654]

Last time I saw the RACE ACROSS THE SKY 🚴 was several years ago….. I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Excellent job! Kept your attention the entire video…. Thanks for posting this. 🙂👍

[@stevehalleym]

These videos are awesome. I look forward to them after every race.

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Thanks Steve!

[@chrischang3106]

Loving this content, so epic! Got me into gravel and mtn biking

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Welcome to the party! 🎉

[@alexgonzalezMI]

These videos are on par with the Emmy winning Ironman races.

[@richardstrocchia2488]

Thanks from Rockford Illinois!

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Rock on!

[@wsmc723]

What a great video. Loved the insight into some of the racers and the women's winner made me choked up. Seeing Kimo in the heli was so cool! I've ridden TSR in Scottsdale with him on a number of occasions and he's a really great guy. I had a blast washing bikes with the crew from Muc-Off on race day and celebrating with all the folks who came in well after the big hitters. In my book every rider there was fantastic!

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Thanks for being part of the weekend! Kimo is an 11x finisher and knows the course like the back of his hand, so a true expert to be flying high above Leadville!

[@coreymclernon]

John Gaston!! What an athlete!

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Sure is! A hopeful Olympian for the upcoming Cortina Winter Games too!

[@bradyb2482]

Fantastic coverage. C’mon on Ozzie!

[@adammckinney6850]

Great job on the video coverage and production!!!

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Thanks Adam!!

[@Corncob44]

49:10 It says Haley Smith isn’t competing in the LTGP, but she definitely is and came into this race at the top of the standings.

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Oh no! Typos slip thru from time to time. She’s a champion thru and thru, we’ll reach out to her and let her know we messed up - thanks for watching and for your keen eye, too!

[@tfanning10]

Maybe an unpopular opinion, but I'd love to see this video done in two parts. One as a race recap only and one that interviews the riders and tells their stories. Both are important aspects but I found myself skipping ahead a lot to see the actual race. If it were a second video I'd go watch those interviews but not in this format.

[@mycoolcar]

Awesome coverage. Living in New Zealand it’s difficult to get coverage, so KZbin is my main source.

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Consider this show directed right at ya 😉

[@zackg4123]

Amazing production! And congrats to all the athletes. What a race!

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Thanks for watching! They're all pretty amazing, right??

[@mcgeek4781]

Absolute bangers this season. Thanks for the amazing coverage 👏🏻

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

You're welcome!

[@NathanMcBride]

Loved the dynamics of this race

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

So much action!

[@shannonvandivier]

THAT FPV 😍

[@edusantr29]

Gracias por este maravilloso video y gran carrera. Ver a los mejores del mundo en esta disciplina es grandioso.

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Come and race someday!

[@michaelcurtis5696]

34:57 - the rider is reaching for a gel, clearly starting to struggle. Get the broad brush comment out - maybe they need to consume 100grams of carbs per hour and going up hill is easier to eat than 50mph downhill.

[@10hungtran]

So well done! Bravo!!!

[@grahamjones9988]

Congratulations Jason NZ..

[@johncopple6479]

Johnny T Tomac &his drop bar Yeti ! Allez 🚴🏜️

[@toddb20]

Sick race. Was not expecting this level of production, heli and ace drone operators, gimbals, a ton of cameras... wowza. Wonder what the AI was used on?

[@shalakabooyaka1480]

Great job again to the team, well done with the video.

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

And Shakalaka to you too!! 🎉

[@inMotionOutdoors]

Awesome coverage

[@philipjohnson8444]

I like the behind the scenes stories and the race coverage but can they be separate videos please? Combing them takes away from each separate thing in my opinion.

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

We’re always trying to improve using what resources we have available - stay tuned ok?!

[@davidklatzko7111]

I love watching F1 and MotoGP for the quality footage (and because I like "speed sports"). The quality of these videos and the 48 hour production of the race coverage is crazy. Amazing, amazing stuff!! (As I type the views go from 33.7K views to 34.9K.) Can't wait to check back mid September for the Chequamegon MTB Festival in Wisconsin!

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Thanks so much David!!

[@john4all]

Anyone else so sick of hearing "presented by Kenetik" that you want to avoid Kenetik like the plague?

[@brianrunnells9203]

That would require knowing what that even is

[@john4all]

@@brianrunnells9203 I beg to differ! I have no idea what it is, but I am already annoyed by it! 😤

[@Rockemsock123]

Love the coverage and love the speed at which it is uploaded! Well done LTGP!!! I've been watching a lot (probably too much) cycling coverage lately and one thing I think would be cool next year, would be to see some sort of banner at the top that showcases where riders are in relation to one another. I know there isn't a Peloton, but riders do tend to ride in packs and that type of thing really adds to the coverage. And one element was added (I think this year) to the TDF was that the banner section with the riders on screen was highlighted. It makes it easy to know that the current visual is of a specific rider (or group) and that the rider is in second position, etc. - I know the TDF has a crazy budget, so I understand if it's too much to implement, but it adds so much to the coverage imo. And if you want to have your SBLI sponsor next to that banner the whole time it's more screen time for your sponsor (it may be easier on the eyes than the SBLI logo animation displayed 6x).

[@battlegoatracing]

Amazing production value. Please keep em coming.

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Thanks for watching!!

[@robtruscott2433]

Perfect production!

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Thanks Rob!

[@JordanWinar]

Wow! Incredible race! Thank you!

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Such exciting racing from both men’s and women’s fields! 🔥🔥

[@sofiagomezvillafane5660]

What a shame that you don’t show the clip of me before crossing the finish line saying how horrible it feels to do what I did to Michaela and how deserving Michaela was of that second place. I have been begging you for no drafting rules and I really hope the way I was able to close the final gap with a help of a guy makes you realize how badly the women’s field needs this rule. Additionally, you could have also included the emotional moment with Melissa and I. That moment, regardless of who it was, deserved to be shown. Women supporting women ❤

[@MashiroMartinez]

Woah is this a real account?

[@Blotchee]

Watching this while in my Mazda drinking a Kenetik while being covered by SBLI life insurance.

[@jempanuncialman9361]

Watching from Philippines ❤

[@LorentJalabert]

great race

[@roryporth4833]

I liked watching this - I was a spectator once years ago - fun times. I wish Lifetime did some work on the 'grunts' at the back whom just do this race to challenge themselves to attempt to finish. Heartbreak for those whom get pulled from the course as they are behind time. Great race.

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Thanks for the note - YES! We love all the stories that come from anyone out there plugging away up Columbine or taking on their local race. Look for more of this in the future!

[@BenjiSartain]

what a race!

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Right?!

[@musclelessfitness2045]

Dylan Johnson can still say he's top10 :D Fantastic video editing!!

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Thanks for watching!

[@musclelessfitness2045]

@@LifeTimeGrandPrix Of course. I didn't know your channel existed before, but I love your work.

[@FantaconeBoxWorksCBG]

Where's the race coverage? This is a video "about" the race.

[@earlfoss99]

I crave this content

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Dig in!

[@jaruma177]

Great coverage....

[@steveilg6134]

raced this during the “Weinsy” era…the race is now a cosmopolitan affair yet? Still requires grit to race it and that’s cool… kudos to all the finishers! 💪🏾💯🙏🏾

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

So many amazing riders out there! The stories are everywhere, wish we could cover everyone!

[@ZanziBarroso]

Good video, apart from spoilering who wins within the first 70 seconds. Maybe leave those shots out next time, ok?

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Noted!

[@jason88931]

Thank you LTGP!!!

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidtt8372]

Sofia taking a gel shortly before a long descent "that's not a good sign"

[@dyzlexiccm]

Can we keep the human interest stories to a separate video??

[@MartinezHQ]

Is it ok for 2nd place female to use male competitors to catch their opponents? Was that strategically planned? I felt terrible watching the female who took 3rd get passed like that.

[@jonpoon3896]

Pretty soon, Keegan is gonna get one of those climbs named after him

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Wouldn't that be cool??

[@laggypirates]

Very cool part with the riders from 30 years ago.

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

The history of Leadville Run and MTB is pretty special and worth celebrating 🙌

[@buckcram5908]

Check out this maniac descending on the hoods. What an absolute chad.

[@manabiker]

Marji Gesick.... 100 miles in Michigan, bring your best effort.. it may not be enough, just to finish, Maji Gesick makes Ledville look like a gravel race !!

[@brianbartels5947]

The vibes of Leadville and Marji are completely different. Leadville wants you succeed everything from the riders to the fans want you to earn that buckle. Marji wants you fail and the revel in that result, that is fine because that is what Marji is about. I will say that no one ever suffered altitude sickness in the U.P. and l have never met anyone telling me that Leadville isn't tough enough wearing a Leadville buckle.

[@Burroughsbikebuilds]

On a tandem?! God damn.

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Run whatcha brung, am I right?

[@grzegorzkapaka2655]

#quality waiting for more of LTGP

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Thanks for watching!!

[@EgglyMcBagelface3]

Comment for the algorithm!

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

You got it done!

[@andrewrivera4029]

“You could crash, you could break a chain”…

[@MrSpecialized75]

Gearing matters....10/52

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Aero is Everything

[@Locus2021]

I want know how fast Keegan was going with the flat....or maybe I don't want to know. Next level

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

His wheel probably still doesn’t even know what happened!

[@gustavannelund5290]

Great video, like it a LOT, but extremely annoying that you spoil the winners at the beginning! Why do you do that?

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

So glad you liked it! We'll definitely keep the spoiler theme in mind for the next show...

[@williamleslie56]

My racing days are long gone .NO TIME TO BE dedicated.Too busy being a bike commuter.Lucky if I can do Local events which is rare.

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Glad that you're able to ride!

[@kevinbuggie3808]

Will watch later, but hopefully quality racing coverage takes priority over video production, unlike the Unbound video. Will the trailer have multiple shots of riders trying to wave away the camera vehicles that are giving draft to riders in front

[@MrKostaja]

All I need to know is what kinda bike Dylan rode this time.

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

He’ll have a deep dive coming up soon with some killer POV footy!

[@GG-si7fw]

There's a video of his Leadville bike being built on KZbin. It's great watching him think through the choices as it's being built.

[@ZenEndurance]

Lachlan ran a gravel tire in the rear - more puncture prone than a mtb one. #dylanisright

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Course conditions vary greatly so high up in the mountains…figuring out the best set up is a big part of the game! Gotta risk it for the biscuit, as the kids say these days 🔥

[@aniemmanuel2461]

I'm just here thinking how can ever participate in this type of MTB race❤❤❤

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Come on out and ride!

[@troyhamiltonwhite]

Mel showing the most genuine winning emotions I’ve see in a long time. Well done! Sofia on the other hand, sucking the wheels of the men as per her usual. Her race tactics match her general attitude…

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Winning any big race takes skill, talent and luck on the day. Seeing someone take their first big W up close is a privilege. Congrats to everyone who finishes Leadville, no matter their position 🌟

[@georgehugh3455]

Agree

[@irfuel]

Using men to draft should be penalized

[@JonathanLee7]

This video certainly seemed to portray Sofía as the drafter, but after speaking to pro women at the front all the way to the back from that race, all of them have told me that they rode with racers of other categories and used them to their advantage. There are currently no rules against this and if an athlete doesn’t use them, then they are disadvantaged. I think that’s why Sofía and others have been so vocal about no-drafting rules being put in place, or organizing the races in such a way so that the women truly have their own separate race.