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Sea Otter Classic Newsletter - May '08

Sea Otter Classic Newsletter
May 2008


*** 18-year-old Sea Otter Classic Shares Secrets of its Success

MONTEREY, Calif. (April 30, 2008) Recognized as the unofficial North American cycling season opener, the Sea Otter Classic offers lots to people out shopping for experiences. For those participants from the northern climates, like Jessica Yeaton, 17, of Anchorage, Alaska, who rode outside for only the fifth time this year and won the junior women's road race, just being able to ride in only shorts and a jersey is a luxury. Shawn Lester, who requested a race number to signify the day his young daughter passed away five years ago, caused a few tears to be shed with a short email to express his gratitude, not only for being granted number 814, but also for a race leadout honoring his daughter, Alaina. SRAM, CLIF, Fox and Pedro's all had big news to share at Sea Otter. The weather cooperated too, for the most part, and despite Saturday's gusting winds, one-day festival passes sold out. The rain stayed away for the first time in a long time, which removed risks for some and eliminated the thrill of survival for others...

http://www.seaotterclassic.com/index.cfm/hot_news_142.htm


*** Sponsor Spotlight

Thanks to our Sponsors!

SRAM - Toyota - Thule - Kenda - Garmin - Sierra Nevada - Fox Racing Shox - Cliff Bar - Specialized - Cytomax - Cycles Gladiator - VeloNews - Zaavy - Voler - Eurobike - Brightroom - GT Bicycles - World Cup Supply - Purely Custom - Bicycling - Mountain Bike - BikeSkills - Otter Box - Northstar at Tahoe - Carmel.com - Cliff Shot - The Monterey County Herald - MTBR.com - RoadBikeReview.com - Cycle Califonia Magazine - Radical Films - Pedros - KION 46 - La Buena - Embassy Suites


*** Athletes Corner
Rest, recoup, ride on.

For all those who wondered what Sea Otter Classic would be without April showers, we found out: windy with a side order of sand! Congrats to all the participants who braved the elements and raced their hearts out, regardless of the conditions. Thanks to all you who stopped by the Garmin booth to check out our new Edge® 605 and 705 and other products on display. We enjoyed hearing how many of you are using our GPS-enabled Edge bike computers or Forerunners to enhance your...

http://www.seaotterclassic.com/index.cfm/articles_143.htm


*** Event Information

Thank you to all of our volunteer groups
http://www.seaotterclassic.com/index.cfm/volunteers.htm

Emmett, Martinez Survive Windy Conditions to win the Sea Otter XC
http://www.seaotterclassic.com/index.cfm/hot_news_140.htm

Colavita's Cromwell Commands SRAM Circuit Race, Successful Living Surprises
http://www.seaotterclassic.com/index.cfm/hot_news_136.htm

Thule Adventure Challenge Proves to Be Just That: an Adventure
http://www.seaotterclassic.com/index.cfm/hot_news_134.htm

Alaskan Shines on Sunny Day 1 of the Sea Otter Classic
http://www.seaotterclassic.com/index.cfm/hot_news_132.htm

Event results
http://www.seaotterclassic.com/raceresults/index.cfm/2008.htm

Event photo's
http://www.seaotterclassic.com/index.cfm/articles_137.htm


*** News, Notices and Changes

Next years dates: April 16-19, 2009

School outreach numbers: 39 Assemblies and 10,500 students!


*** Your Turn

Sea Otter Classic Photo Contest
See the winners now!
http://www.seaotterclassic.com/index.cfm/articles_86.htm

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