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Known as a sprawling and energetic “celebration of cycling,” Sea Otter is cycling’s North American season opener. Professional and amateur athletes alike make the annual pilgrimage to Sea Otter to participate in some of the sport’s most competitive and enduring events. Hundreds of pro cyclists, including national, world, and Olympic champions, attend Sea Otter to race and meet with fans.
LOCATION: Laguna Seca Recreation Area, Monterey, California
The mission of the Sea Otter Classic is to make people’s lives better through participation in sport and recreation, and through celebration of an active outdoor lifestyle.
EVENT OVERVIEW: This four-day, action-packed cycling festival features a full schedule of amateur and professional events, as well as other activities for family members of all ages. The Sea Otter Classic also plays host to the world’s largest consumer bike exposition.
ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS: Racers make the annual pilgrimage to Sea Otter to participate in cycling’s best competitive and non-competitive events. Mountain bike races include an epic cross-country, dual slalom, downhill, and more. Road cyclists enjoy road racing and circuit racing on the world-famous Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway. And for those who want to bike in less-competitive fashion, Sea Otter offers two Gran Fondo routes, as well as a Mountain Bike Tour and a Gravel Grinder Tour on the surrounding fire roads and trails of the Fort Ord National Monument.
The Sea Otter Village, the hub of the event, pulses with free bike demos, stunt shows, and live entertainment, plus special activities for kids 12 and under. Other Village hotspots are an international food court, a beer and BBQ garden, and the Sea Otter exposition area. The Expo features hundreds of vendors who display new products, give out free samples, and offer terrific bargains. In the Sea Otter Village, hundreds of professional road and mountain bike athletes are present to share their racing techniques with fans and to sign autographs.
FOR CHILDREN: Sea Otter Egg Hunt, Kids’ Carnival, Kids’ Bicycle Races, and Kids’ Zone
FOR RECREATIONAL BIKERS: Two scenic Gran Fondos, a mountain bike tour, and a gravel grinder tour
FOR AMATEUR RACERS: Nearly 200 classes of road and mountain bike racing for all ages and skill levels
FOR PRO/ELITE CYCLISTS: Pro/Elite Endurance Mountain Bike Races (Cross-Country) and Pro/Elite Gravity Mountain Bike Races (Downhill and Dual Slalom)
Festival Pass prices are as follows:
Why do so many thousands head to Sea Otter each year? One thing attendees most look forward to is the unparalleled opportunity to see and demo the latest bicycles and equipment. Whether you’re young or old, new to cycling, or an experienced cycling fanatic, you are sure to find obstacles and fun designed just for you throughout the Expo. Try them all over the four days and take home not only big smiles, but new skills to try out on trails at home.
There are four demo courses available at Sea Otter. Please review the details below regarding each course and plan accordingly. Here are the four areas that will be available depending on the type of bike your demo riding. Click on the map to download a copy.
eMTB Demo Zone
The eMTB demo course features compact dirt and a controlled route that allows riders to experience acceleration, small hill climbing and the ease of handling on all turns. This course is designed for intermediate to advanced riding levels. All participants are required to wear a helmet.
IMPORTANT – Only low speed electric bicycles (LSEB) designed for mountain bike riding will be allowed on this course. The LSEB must clearly display an electric bike class label. Electric bicycles or vehicles that do not meet California Class 1, 2, or 3 designations will not be allowed on the course.
Road eBike Demo Track
The Road eBike Demo Couse is on a flat ground asphalt surface which features a short, controlled route that allows riders to experience acceleration and the ease of handling on the turnaround at the end of the track. This course is designed for beginner to advanced riding levels. All participants are required to wear a helmet.
IMPORTANT – Only low speed electric bicycles (LSEB) will be allowed on this course. The LSEB must clearly display an electric bike class label. Electric bicycles or vehicles that do not meet California Class 1, 2, or 3 designations will not be allowed on the course.
Skills Ride Zone – Sponsored by Chain Reaction Cycles
The Skills Zone features compact dirt on a narrow track that offers a backcountry feel with small bumps and more advance obstacles. This course is designed for intermediate to advanced mountain bike riding levels. All participants are required to wear a helmet. Electric bicycles are not allowed in the Skills Zone.
Kids’ Ride Zone – Sponsored by Specialized
The Kids Ride Zone features compact dirt on a wide track that offers small bumps with easy turns and obstacles. The course is designed for beginners up to 12 years of age. All participants are required to wear a helmet. Only children’s bicycles are allowed on this course. Electric bicycles are not allowed in the Skills Zone.
