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

April 9, 2025

12:00pm:  
South Boundary Will Call
Camping Check-In
Athlete Registration and Packet Pick Up

April 10, 2025

6:00am:  
Camping Check-In
Athlete Registration and Packet Pick Up
6:30am:  
Bike Valet
7:00am:  
Enduro Stage 1 (Downhill) Course Inspection and Practice
Enduro Stage 2 (Dual Slalom) Course Inspection and Practice
"A" Road Will Call
7:15am:  
Circuit Race: C Men / D Men (40 mins)
Circuit Race: Collegiate Men C/D (40 mins)
8:00am:  
Circuit Race: B Men / Masters B Men 40+ / Masters Men 55+ / Collegiate Men A/B (45 mins)
Free Restrap Fast Strap
8:55am:  
Circuit Race: B Women/C Women, Master's Women 40+ / Collegiate Women A/B/C (30 mins)
9:00am:  
Free Coffee Drinks at Van Rysel
MTB GRAVITY – Enduro Race (Stages 1-4)
Softopper Bundle Giveaway
Festival OPEN
Off-Road Demos
10:00am:  
Bisaddle Fully Adjustable Saddle Raffle
SPIN TO WIN with Bike Warrior Kit
Sea Otter Egg Hunt
SP Connect Giveaway!
Life Time Grand Prix Fan Zone!
Casa Amigos
10:30am:  
Gravel Race – LTGP / Elite Men
10:50am:  
Gravel Race - LTGP / Elite Women
11:00am:  
Cupcake Decorating Contest at Cupcakes for College
PARTY SHIRT INTL: Athlete and Industry Promo & Discount Parade!
12:00pm:  
HEALING SMARTER with Bike Warrior Kit
Award Ceremony: Circuit Race - All Categories
1:00pm:  
Bisaddle Fully Adjustable Saddle Raffle
SPIN TO WIN with Bike Warrior Kit
Cupcake Decorating Contest at Cupcakes for College
Free Kid’s Bike Races: Ages 12 and Under
Road Demo
2:30pm:  
Dual Slalom Elite Category Course Inspection and Practice
3:00pm:  
Award Ceremony: Gravel Race - LIFE TIME GRAND PRIX
Cupcake Decorating Contest at Cupcakes for College
HEALING SMARTER with Bike Warrior Kit
B&W International Cases of Success Duncan Shaw Performance Area
Fox Racing: Dart to the Speedframe
3:15pm:  
Downhill Elite / Expert Course Inspection and Practice
4:00pm:  
Bisaddle Fully Adjustable Saddle Raffle
SPIN TO WIN with Bike Warrior Kit
Award Ceremony: Enduro - ALL Categories
4:15pm:  
Downhill Juniors Course Inspection and Practice
Dual Slalom Elite Category Qualifying
5:00pm:  
Fox Racing: Happy Hour
5:15pm:  
Downhill Intermediate/Beginner/Para/Non-Binary/Hardtail Course Inspection and Practice

April 11, 2025

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

April 12, 2025

6:00am:  
South Boundary Will Call
Camping Check-In
Athlete Registration and Packet Pick Up
6:30am:  
Bike Valet
7:00am:  
Dual Slalom Expert Course Inspection and Practice
"A" Road Will Call
7:30am:  
Gran Fondo Carmelo (91 miles)
7:40am:  
Gran Fondo Pacifico (51 miles)
8:00am:  
Downhill Juniors Course Inspection and Practice
8:45am:  
Dual Slalom Expert Qualifying (Finals immediately after Qualifying)
9:00am:  
Free Coffee Drinks at Van Rysel
Little Bellas Mountain Bike Camp
Fuego XL / Leadville Trail 100 MTB Qualifier
Fuego XL – Elite Men
Festival OPEN
Off-Road Demos
Road Demo
9:05am:  
Fuego XL - Elite Women
9:10am:  
Fuego XL - Singlespeed Men & Women
9:15am:  
Fuego XL – 15-16 / 17-18 Men
9:20am:  
Fuego XL – 19-29 / 30-39 Men
9:25am:  
Fuego XL – 40-49 Men
9:30am:  
Downhill Juniors Finals
Fuego XL – 50-59 Men
9:35am:  
Fuego XL – 60-69 / 70+ Men
9:40am:  
Fuego XL – Para Male / Para Female / Non-Binary
9:45am:  
Fuego XL – 15-16 / 17-18 / 19-29 / 30-39 Women
9:50am:  
Fuego XL – 40-49 / 50-59 / 60-69 / 70+ Women
10:00am:  
SPIN TO WIN with Bike Warrior Kit
5DEV Limited Product Giveaway
Sea Otter Egg Hunt
SP Connect Giveaway!
Casa Amigos
10:30am:  
SHREDLY + Marley Blonsky Capsule Colleciton Launch
11:00am:  
B&W International Cases of Success Duncan Shaw Performance Area
Luke Whitlock Signing
11:30am:  
Kid's Race on the Laguna Seca Track
12:00pm:  
HEALING SMARTER with Bike Warrior Kit
Award Ceremony: Dual Slalom Expert Men & Women
12:15pm:  
Downhill Intermediate / Beginner / Para / Non-Binary / Hardtail Course Inspection and Practice
1:00pm:  
Fox Racing: Bag "Stein" Hold
Free Kid’s Bike Races: Ages 12 and Under
2:00pm:  
DVO Suspension / Awesome MTB raffle with Mo and Hannah
Award Ceremony: Downhill Juniors
The Great Sea Otter Ride Out Vol. 2 hosted by QEJA
Prevelo Kids Scavenger Hunt
Downhill Intermediate / Beginner / Para / Non-Binary / Hardtail Finals
Mocktail Happy Hour at EndurElite
2:30pm:  
Dual Slalom Elite Practice
3:00pm:  
HEALING SMARTER with Bike Warrior Kit
B&W International Cases of Success Duncan Shaw Performance Area
Blazing Trails Happy Hour and Panel - Sierra Nevada Brewing X Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship
Fox Racing: Dart to the Speedframe
3:30pm:  
PARTY SHIRT INTL: Big Otter Raffle - WIN THE WHOLE KIT!
4:00pm:  
SPIN TO WIN with Bike Warrior Kit
Award Ceremony: Fuego XL + Leadville Lottery - All Age Groups
4:30pm:  
Fox Racing Dual Slalom Elite Finals
5:00pm:  
Award Ceremony: Downhill - Intermediate/Beginner/Para/Non-Binary/Hardtail
Fox Racing: Happy Hour
6:00pm:  
Award Ceremony: Dual Slalom Elite - Men and Women

April 13, 2025

6:00am:  
Athlete Packet Pick Up
Athlete Registration and Packet Pick Up
South Boundary Will Call
6:30am:  
Bike Valet
7:00am:  
Dual Slalom Juniors / Non-Expert Women - Course Inspection and Practice
"A" Road Will Call
7:30am:  
Fuego XC – Elite Men
7:32am:  
Fuego XC - Elite Women
7:37am:  
Fuego XC – SS / JV / Varsity /19-29 / 30-39 Women
7:39am:  
Fuego XC– 40-49 / 50-59 / 60-69 / 70+ Women
7:41am:  
Fuego XC – Girls 7th Grade
7:43am:  
Fuego XC – Girls 8th Grade
7:45am:  
Fuego XC – Para Female
8:00am:  
Downhill Elite Course Inspection and Practice
8:10am:  
Family Off-Road Tour (10.75 miles)
8:30am:  
Robles MTB Tour (17 Miles)
8:45am:  
Dual Slalom Juniors & Non-Expert Women Qualifying (Finals immediately after Qualifying)
9:00am:  
Free Coffee Drinks at Van Rysel
Little Bellas Mountain Bike Camp
Festival OPEN
Off-Road Demos
Road Demo
9:45am:  
Downhill Elite Finals
10:00am:  
SPIN TO WIN with Bike Warrior Kit
Sea Otter Egg Hunt
SP Connect Giveaway!
Casa Amigos
11:00am:  
B&W International Cases of Success Duncan Shaw Performance Area
Fuego XC –SS / Tandem / JV / Varsity Men
11:05am:  
Fuego XC – 19-29 Men
11:10am:  
Fuego XC – 30-39 Men
11:15am:  
Fuego XC – 40-49 Men
11:20am:  
Fuego XC– 50-59 Men
11:25am:  
Fuego XC – 60-69 / 70+ Men
11:30am:  
Kid's Race on the Laguna Seca Track
11:35am:  
Fuego XC – Boys 7th Grade
11:40am:  
Fuego XC – 8th Grade
Fuego XC – Non-Binary/Para Male
11:45am:  
Downhill Expert Course Inspection and Practice
Fuego SHORT - Boys / Girls 6th Grade (5.75 miles)
11:55am:  
Fuego SHORT - Boys / Girls 5th Grade (5.75 miles)
12:00pm:  
SPIN TO WIN with Bike Warrior Kit
Fuego SHORT - Boys/Girls 4th Grade (5.75 miles)
Award Ceremony: Downhill - Elite Men & Women FOLLOWED BY Fuego XC Women's Categories
12:30pm:  
Balance Bike Rally - Kids Age 2-5
1:00pm:  
Downhill Expert Finals
Free Kid’s Bike Races: Ages 12 and Under
2:00pm:  
Award Ceremony: Fuego XC - Elite Men / Men / Junior Categories / Fuego Short / Dual Slalom Non-Expert Juniors / Non-Expert Women
4:00pm:  
Award Ceremony: Downhill Expert

Date:
April 10-13, 2025

Location:
Laguna Seca Recreation Area, 1025 Monterey Salinas Hwy
Salinas, CA 93901

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