Monterey Sea Otter Cycling Festival

World's Premier Cycling Festival
Kick off the cycling season on the California coast at the world's premier cycling festival.

If you're looking to RACE + RIDE + DEMO, welcome home. Meet us in glorious Monterey, California, for the official start of the season at the Life Time Sea Otter Classic presented by Continental. Test ride the latest gear from 1,000+ bike brands and converse with cycling legends at the Sea Otter Expo. Rip through gnarly gravel and shred down massive berms in one of our 12 Races. Embrace the beauty of biking with our untimed Recreational Rides.

The Sea Otter Classic is more than a festival. More than a race. More than an Expo. It's where the world comes to celebrate cycling.

Schedule of Events

6:00am:  
South Boundary Will Call
Camping Check-In
Athlete Registration and Packet Pick Up
6:30am:  
Bike Valet
7:00am:  
Dual Slalom Intermediate/Beginner/Para/Non-Binary Course Inspection and Practice
7:45am:  
Gravel Race (Full 3 Laps) – 15-16 / 17-18 / 19-29 Men
7:50am:  
Gravel Race (2 Laps) – 15-16 / 17-18 / 19-29 / 30-39 Men
8:00am:  
Downhill Elite Category Course Inspection and Practice
PARTY SHIRT INTL: Continental Breakfast and Hydration Station
Gravel Race (2 Laps) – 40-49 Men
Gravel Race (Full 3 Laps) – 30-39 Men
8:10am:  
Gravel Race (Full 3 Laps) – 40-49 Men
8:20am:  
Gravel Race (2 Laps) – 50-59 Men
Gravel Race (Full 3 Laps) – 50-59 Men
8:30am:  
Gravel Race (2 Laps) – 60-69 / 70+ Men
Gravel Race (Full 3 Laps) – 60-69 / 70+ Men
8:35am:  
Gravel Race (Full 3 Laps) – Para Male/ Para Female/ Non-Binary
Gravel Race (2 Laps) – Para Male/ Para Female/ Non-Binary
8:45am:  
Dual Slalom Beginner/Intermediate/Para/Non-Binary Qualifying (Finals immediately after Qualifying)
Gravel Race (2 Laps) – 15-16 / 17-18 / 19-29 / 30-39 Women
Gravel Race (Full 3 Laps) – 15-16 / 17-18 / 19-29 / 30-39 Women
8:50am:  
Gravel Race (2 Laps) – 40-49 / 50-59 / 60-69 / 70+ Women
Gravel Race (Full 3 Laps) – 40-49 / 50-59 / 60-69 / 70+ Women
9:00am:  
Free Coffee Drinks at Van Rysel
Festival OPEN
Off-Road Demos
Road Demo
9:15am:  
Gravel Race – All Men - 1 Lap
9:20am:  
Gravel Race – All Women - 1 Lap
10:00am:  
SPIN TO WIN with Bike Warrior Kit
Sea Otter Egg Hunt
SP Connect Giveaway!
Casa Amigos
10:15am:  
Downhill Juniors Course Inspection and Practice
10:30am:  
B&W International Cases of Success Duncan Shaw Performance Area
A Path from Component to Complete: Cycling Visionary Panel
11:30am:  
Kid's Race on the Laguna Seca Track
12:00pm:  
HEALING SMARTER with Bike Warrior Kit
Award Ceremony: Dual Slalom Beginner / Intermediate / Para
1:00pm:  
SPIN TO WIN with Bike Warrior Kit
GARMIN, GU, and QEJA Giveaway
Fox Racing: Bag "Stein" Hold
Free Kid’s Bike Races: Ages 12 and Under
1:30pm:  
Downhill Expert Course Inspection and Practice
2:00pm:  
DVO Suspension / Awesome MTB raffle with Mo and Hannah
B&W International Cases of Success Duncan Shaw Performance Area
Award Ceremony: Gravel Race - 30mi and 60mi
2:30pm:  
Dual Slalom Elite Course Inspection and Practice
3:00pm:  
GARMIN, GU, and QEJA Giveaway
HEALING SMARTER with Bike Warrior Kit
Panel: Life Time Grand Prix Athletes Discussion
A Talk with LTGP Athletes - "Top 2 Race Tips" Panel
Blazing Trails Happy Hour and Panel - Sierra Nevada Brewing X Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship
Fox Racing: Dart to the Speedframe
Test your balance & ride the skinnies at Marin Bikes with Jenson USA
PARTY SHIRT INTL: High Fives Athlete Meet-N-Greet
3:30pm:  
Dual Slalom Expert Course Inspection and Practice
Downhill Intermediate / Beginner / Para/ Non-Binary/ Hardtail Course Inspection and Practice
4:00pm:  
SPIN TO WIN with Bike Warrior Kit
Award Ceremony: Gravel Race - 90mi / UNBOUND LOTTERY
4:30pm:  
Dual Slalom Juniors / Non-Expert Women - Course Inspection and Practice
5:00pm:  
Fox Racing: Happy Hour

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