Kenda-Sponsored Athletes Deliver Impressive Results at LifeTime Grand

The Life Time Big Sugar Gravel race in Bentonville,
Arkansas, has wrapped up, concluding the 2024 Life Time Grand Prix series with
exciting performances from Kenda-sponsored athletes. This race was the final
event in the prestigious six-race series that tests athletes across various
cycling disciplines, including gravel and mountain biking. Congratulations to
all the riders for their incredible effort throughout the season!

In the men’s race, Alexey Vermeulen finished in 1st place. their skill in a competitive field.

On the women's side, Melisa Rollins (Team Twenty24) put in a remarkable
effort to claim 2nd, while Paige Onweller
battled hard for 4th right behind Rollins.

Fellow Kenda-sponsored athletes Erin Huck, Deanna Mayles, and Hannah Otto also delivered strong performances, finishing in 6th, 18th, and 19th, underscoring their determination and talent.

Final standings are listed below.

Elite Women

Melisa Rollins - 2nd Place
Paige Onweller - 3rd place
Erin Huck - 7th Place
Hannah Otto-Finchamp - 8th Place
Deanna Mayles - 14th Place

Elite Men

Cole Paton - 5th place
Alexey Vermuelen - 11th Place
Zach Calton - 17th Place

Throughout the 2024 Grand Prix season, these athletes have relied on Kenda’s high-performance gravel tires, including popular models like the 4titdue, Alluvium, and a new prototype tire expected to be released in early 2025. The distinctive coffee-colored sidewall option across these tire models not only adds a unique look but also provides the exceptional durability and grip that gravel riders depend on.

Kenda extends a heartfelt congratulations to all the sponsored athletes for their dedication, hard work, and impressive performances throughout the Life Time Grand Prix series and at the Big Sugar Gravel race.