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Sea Otter Classic Newsletter - September '08
Monday, September 15, 2008
*** Athlete's Corner
Planning your season for Sea Otter success
Can you believe we are already talking about Sea Otter 2009? It's only September but for some people it's already time to start thinking about next season... As your cycling season winds down – especially for those of us living in Northern California you have two choices:
1) Stop racing and get some rest
2) Start racing HARDER and do some cyclocross races
Many of the athletes we work with at Specialized choose the later – including Men's 40-44 Expert Cross Country winner Alan Coats choose the later – and race cyclocross into the fall. For those new to cross Alan has the following tips:
- Practice, practice, practice – if there are skills that are new to you try to get out ahead of time to practice them. This includes running uphill with your bike, going over the barricades, jumping back onto your bike and shifting before going into corners
- Tires are important – there are many different tire options for cyclocross and different conditions warrant different tires.
- Don't get carried away in the first 10 minutes of your race. If your race is an hour, make sure you are going at a pace you can last for the full hour.
I also asked Specialized SBCU Professor (and local legend) Andrew Hammond for his suggestions...
http://www.seaotterclassic.com/index.cfm/articles_152.htm
*** Press
2009 Sea Otter Classic Highlights the Fun of Cycling!
19TH ANNUAL SEA OTTER CLASSIC
There's never been a better year to go to the Sea Otter Classic. This four-day, action-packed cycling and outdoor sports extravaganza features a full schedule of amateur and pro cycling events, as well as family activities for all ages. The Sea Otter Classic also plays host to one of the largest consumer bike expos in the world.
Racers make the annual pilgrimage to Sea Otter to participate in cycling's best competitive and non-competitive events. The Mountain Bike events include an epic Cross Country, Dual Slalom, Super D, Downhill, and more. Road cyclists enjoy Road Racing and Circuit Racing on the world famous Laguna Seca Raceway. For those who want to take a less competitive route, Sea Otter offers recreational Road Tours and Mountain Bike Tours.
The Sea Otter Village, hub of the event, pulses with the activity of free bike demos, stunt shows, kids' playhouses, an international food court, beer and BBQ garden, and live entertainment...
http://www.seaotterclassic.com/index.cfm/press_release_148.htm
*** Sponsor Spotlight
THULE
Thule Inc the leading US manufacturer of car rack products, with production sites in Seymour, Connecticut and Chicago, Illinois. Thule's product line features multi-purpose roof...
http://www.seaotterclassic.com/index.cfm/sponsors.htm
FOX Racing Shox
Since 1974 FOX Racing Shox has made suspension. It is all that we do, and it is all that we have ever done. We’re proud of this focus, which has resulted in racing championships...
http://www.seaotterclassic.com/index.cfm/sponsors.htm
ZAAVY
Zaavy is the premier supplier of team and event signs, flags banners and pop-up tents to the Sea Otter Classic, USA Cycling and USA Triathlon. Zaavy’s web based design software...
http://www.seaotterclassic.com/index.cfm/sponsors.htm
Bicycling Magazine
Bicycling is the world's leading cycling magazine and delivers a unique mix of gear, fitness, travel and feature articles about the sport's defining personalities, moments and events for passionate...
http://www.seaotterclassic.com/index.cfm/sponsors.htm
*** Bicycle Leadership Conference
The 2009 Bicycle Leadership Conference to be Held during Sea Otter Classic Through 2011
The Bicycle Product Suppliers Association announces new dates, location and conference director for the 12th annual BLC event
MONTGOMERYVILLE, Pa. - July 29, 2008 - In an effort to better leverage networking opportunities and industry leadership attendance, the Bicycle Product Suppliers Association (BPSA) today announced it signed a three-year agreement with the Sea Otter Classic to host its annual Bicycle Leadership Conference (BLC) in conjunction with the cycling festival through 2011.
The 2009 BLC will be held April 15-17, 2009 at the Sea Otter host hotel, the Embassy Suites in Seaside, Calif. The 2009 Sea Otter Classic will be held...
http://www.seaotterclassic.com/index.cfm/press_release_150.htm
*** Event News
Book your lodging now here
http://www.seaotterclassic.com/index.cfm/where_to_stay_lodging.htm
Merchandise will be available for purchase online Nov 1st.
On-line Athlete and Camping registration will open 9am Pacific November 1, 2008
Sea Otter Course maps will be available in March 2009.
2008 event photography still available here
http://www.seaotterclassic.com/index.cfm/articles_137.htm
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