Life Time Announces Ban on Drop Bars in some of its MTB Events

Life Time, the organizers of the Leadville Trail 100 and Life Time Grand Prix (LTGP) race series, announced that it was banning drop bars from two of its three “MTB” events. This includes the Leadville Trail 100 MTB and Little Sugar MTB, which are two of the six races included in the 2026 Life Time Grand Prix. Interestingly, the drop bar ban does not include Chequemagon, which is the third race categorized as “MTB” on the LTGP calendar.

From the rules section of the Life Time Grand Prix website: “For rider safety and course compatibility, drop-style handlebars (road or gravel bars with drops) are no longer permitted for the Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB and Life Time Little Sugar MTB. All competitors must use flat or riser-style handlebars at these events. This rule will be enforced during pre-race inspections and on course; violations may result in disqualification.”