Athlete Guide

FAQs

Please click on the topic you are interested in from the list below.

• Athlete
  Close 1. Do I need a license to race as a beginner?
  To participate in any of the competitive events at the Sea Otter Classic you will need a license issued by USA Cycling. If you do not have an annual license and are riding in any of the following categories, you should purchase one online when you register
  
  2. Do I need to be an experienced rider?
  No, riders start out in a rookie class and work their way up. We have riders as young as 3 years old, and some riders too old to admit their age. All at varying degrees of ability. The only real requirement is that the rider be able to control their bike
  
  3. Do I need to qualify to race Sea Otter
  You do not need to qualify to race the events. An athlete can only participate in the invitational events if they are invited.
  
  4. How do I get to the start line?
  Visit our Festival Map under the Festival Guide section of the website for your start and finish location. You can also read the start and finish locations from from the event descriptions pages located under the Athlete Guide section of the website.
  
  5. How do I register by mail?
  We do not accept entries by mail, fax, or over the phone. We only accept on-line at www.seaotterclassic.com under the Athlete Guide section of the website, or on-site entries.
  
  6. How do I view the course maps?
  At the request of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), course maps for the Sea Otter Classic mountain bike and road race events will not be available until April 1, 2010. This will provide us sufficient time to evaluate road and trail conditions during the winter months. Our objective is to design routes that are competitive, safe, and environmentally sensitive.
  
  7. How will the new USA Cycling Mountain Bike categories affect me
  Please visit this link to read the USA Cycling press release: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=3846
  
  8. On what date do late fees begin?
  All entries processed online after March 14, 2010
  
  9. What about safety gear?
  You need a long sleeve shirt, long pants, closed soft sole shoes (no sandals or dress shoes), and a helmet with mouth guard. Gloves are highly recommended, but not required. Elbow and knee pads are also recommended.
  
  10. What are the start times?
  Download the event schedule from our Schedule section of the website.
  
  11. What should I be careful about when pre-riding and riding the cross-country courses?
  Bring a map. You can obtain a map of the BLM trails through our website under the Athlete Guide. Please respect the land and stay on the trail. The Bureau of Land Management has rangers patrolling the trails every day of the week. To preserve these trails at Fort Ord for future riders, please stay on marked trails only and avoid cutting across switchbacks, and braking and riding over open terrain. Trails can be damaged by riders using them when they are wet and muddy. When training for competitive events at Fort Ord, always remember to share the trail and yield to other users. To learn more about these spectacular lands, contact the BLM at (831) 394-8314 or visit www.blm.us.gov. We hope you enjoy your visit!
  
  12. When can I register for an event?
  On-line registration open November 2 2009 at 8 am Pacific time. On-site registration begins Wednesday April 15 2010 at 12 noon
  
  13. Will I receive any athlete registration material in the mail?
  No, you will receive your confirmation via e-mail.
  
  

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• Camping
  Close 1. Are there any camping sites available?
  There is limited camping available at Laguna Seca Recreation Area. You can reserve a campsite online 24/7. Please visit the Where to Stay section of this web site for additional details.
  
  2. How do I rent an RV?
  Family RV makes renting simple and easy – you can pick up your unit in San Jose or have it delivered to your Sea Otter Classic campsite! For complete details go to www.familyrv.com or contact Subrina at subrina@familyrv.com, phone (408) 365-1991.
  
  3. How do I reserve a camping site?
  

  Follow these steps to reserve your campsite online:

  1. Review all available campsites online.
  2. Identify two or three campsites that will meet your needs. Due to a high demand for camping, your first or second choice may not be available when you try to register.
  3. Review all rules and regulations for the campgrounds.
  4. Have your credit card number, expiration date, CVV2, name on credit card, and billing address available for online registration.
  5. Note there will be a $50 ADMINISTRATIVE CANCELLATION FEE per campsite for all cancellations received before Sunday, March 14, 2010. No refunds, medical or otherwise, will be issued after this date.
  6. Register on-line for you camping spot in the Where to Stay Section of the website.

For camping questions, please contact Julie at camping@seaotterclassic.com or call (800) 218-8411 Ext. 3. Email is the preferred method of communication.