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Sea Otter Classic Newsletter - May '08
Thursday, May 8, 2008
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Sea Otter Classic Newsletter - April '08
Thursday, May 8, 2008
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Sea Otter Classic Newsletter - March '08
Thursday, May 8, 2008
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18-year-old Sea Otter Classic Shares Secrets of its Success
Calendar alert: 2009 Sea Otter Classic dates, April 16-19, 2009
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
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.
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Emmett, Martinez Survive Windy Conditions to win the Sea Otter XC
Trials Riders, Dirt Jumpers go Head-to-head in Dual Stunt
Monday, April 28, 2008
Buhl and Minnaar master Sea Otter DH
Michael "Bubba" Gonzales surfs a winning streak in BMX
Video highlights of Day 4 of the Sea Otter Classic
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Mark Reynolds: January 15, 1960 - April 19, 2008
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
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2008 Sea Otter Classic Photos
Sunday, April 20, 2008
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Colavita's Cromwell Commands SRAM Circuit Race, Successful Living Surprises
Minnaar and Jonnier each take wins in Dual Slalom
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Wind is part of the training program for BMX
Dual Stunt qualifiers sets stage for Sunday stunt showdown
Short Track Crowns First Time Winners Davison and Schultz
Video highlights of Day 3 of the Sea Otter Classic
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Thule Adventure Challenge Proves to Be Just That: an Adventure
Super Ds: Decker and Davison Dominate
Friday, April 18, 2008
Colavita/Sutter Home and Plowman-Craven Clinch Wins in the Sea Otter Road Race
Day 2 Video Highlights
MONTEREY, Calif. (April 18, 2008) Surprise victories in the Thule Adventure Race and the Pro Men's and Women's Super D added to the excitement of each event while the wind posed a challenge to the road race. Adventure race novice Lynn Trimble won his second-ever adventure race while Carl Decker (Giant) and Lea Davison (Trek/VW) each won the Sea Otter Super D for their first time. In the road race, Dotsie Bausch (Colavita/Sutter Home) and Evan Oliphant (Ploman-Craven) scored victories in the second day of road race action.
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Alaskan Shines on Sunny Day 1 of the Sea Otter Classic
Pedro's Orchestrates Buyout by SaVI of Lausanne
Friday, April 18, 2008
The Adventure Continues in 2008: The Thule Adventure Challenge kicks off Friday at Sea Otter
MONTEREY, Calif. (April 17, 2008) Using winter as an excuse not to race at Sea Otter won't work after today since Jessica Yeaton came down from Anchorage, Alaska to win the junior women's 17-18 road race. Yeaton, who finished second last year, moved into first today in only her fifth ride outside in 2008.
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Interview with Ned Overend by Steven Seaweed
Thursday, April 17, 2008
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Doing Good by Pedaling a Bike at the Sea Otter Classic
Recreational Rides Benefit the Davis Phinney Foundation and IMBA California
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
MONTEREY, Calif. (April 3, 2008) If all goes well during his surgery on Friday, then Davis Phinney might actually get to go to Beijing in August to watch his son, Taylor, race in the Olympics. The mighty Phinney, one of the most victorious US bike racers in history, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease while still in his 30s and rather than lose out to the disease, Phinney established his namesake Davis Phinney Foundation with a mission to improve the lives of those living with Parkinson's disease. Together with Bicycling and Mountain Bike magazines, the Sea Otter Classic will host two separate recreational rides, which benefit the Davis Phinney Foundation and the International Mountain Bicycling Association California, and which strike at the passions of their inspired participants.
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Road to Recovery: Tara Llanes
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
On Saturday September 1st 2007, the BMX and mountain biking worlds suffered a tremendous tragedy. While competing in the Jeep King of the Mountain finale in Beaver Creek Colorado, one of the greatest athletes the sport has known, Tara Llanes, suffered a horrific crash during the first run of her semi-final heat. Tara was rushed to Vail Valley Hospital, then airlifted to Denver Health Hospital a short time later. Following seven hours of surgery to the back and spinal cord, it was determined she had no feeling from the waist down.
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Important Adventure Challenge Information
Monday, April 7, 2008
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Sea Otter Classic Challenges Participants with an Overflowing Activity Roster
Monday, April 7, 2008
MONTEREY, Calif. (March 13, 2008) Now more than ever before, Sea Otter Classic participants are faced with having to choose from an event schedule aimed at pleasing everyone. Live bands, recreational rides, beer and BBQ, the Mountain Bike Ride Zone, moto stunt shows, movie premiers, events for kids, and festival shows where "loop outs, x ups, augering, can-cans, and dumptrucks" become part of the dialect, pack a full roster of things to do at the 18th Annual Sea Otter Classic. If you thought that Sea Otter was only about BMX, road and off-road racing, which you can read about here, here and here, we're just getting warmed up. Below is a guide to what else you have to choose from.
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Sea Otter Classic to Introduce a New Style of Exhibition Racing: "SRAM Dual Stunt"
Redesigned Thule Adventure Challenge Intensifies Competition
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
MONTEREY, Calif. (March 3, 2008) Competitive cycling will have a new name at this year's Sea Otter Classic. SRAM "Dual Stunt" adapts a Dual Slalom race format to a flat course featuring wood and dirt obstacles. How it works: two racers compete side-by-side on identical 400-foot long courses scattered with notorious North Shore-style elements like wooden bridges and dirt jumps. The timed event pits competitors against each other where the maximum time differential can only reach 1.5 seconds. The slower racer either makes up the time and advances or concedes defeat – same as in Dual Slalom. The semi-invitational event kicks off on Friday, April 18 with qualifying rounds.
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New Demo Area Steps Up Product Offerings at the Sea Otter Classic
Friday, February 29, 2008
MONTEREY, Calif. (February 26, 2008) While the Sea Otter Classic has long been known as a "see-and-be-seen" event for athletes, the same could be said for manufacturers and their new products. Multiple companies like SRAM, Thule, Specialized, Clif, and Kenda will be releasing new, never-before-seen products to the public and media inside the Sea Otter Expo. Sea Otter has also taken a few extra steps this year to allow more Expo goers to test products. The Product demo area, located inside the Expo, will include several jumps, a pump track, as well as other bike handling skills attractions inside the BikeSkills Ride Zone. The demo area will be located proximate to both the acclaimed Fort Ord mountain bike trails and surrounding paved roads for those looking for an alternative to riding in the Ride Zone.
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Sea Otter Classic - February '08 Newsletter
Friday, February 22, 2008
MONTEREY, Calif. (January 30, 2008) Soil composition, topography, weather and of course, the all-important "flow" are key to building the mountain bike courses at the Sea Otter Classic, A Celebration of Sport. "If you build it, they will come"...
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Sea Otter Classic Announces a Star Roster of Spokespeople
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
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New Entertainment Added to the Sea Otter Classic!
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
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Only a few months to go until BMX's Olympic Debut
See it first at the Sea Otter Classic
Monday, February 18, 2008
MONTEREY, Calif. With only months to go before BMX racing makes its much-anticipated debut at the Olympics, fans can get a live look at BMX racing at the Sea Otter Classic over the weekend of April 19-20. It comes as no surprise that the msajority of Olympic hopefuls hail from California, since influential grassroots organizations like Golden State BMX exist to heighten competition. Produced through a partnership with Golden State BMX, Sea Otter's BMX event will be a California State Series qualifier to help racers in their quest for a berth on the state team.
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Mountain Bike Events Hook New Racers at the Sea Otter Classic
Sunday, February 3, 2008
MONTEREY, Calif. (January 30, 2008) Soil composition, topography, weather and of course, the all-important "flow" are key to building the mountain bike courses at the Sea Otter Classic, A Celebration of Sport. "If you build it, they will come" has never been truer for Sea Otter's mountain bike events, which continue to attract swarms of racers from all points around the globe. The Sea Otter Classic takes place April 17-20, 2008 at Laguna Seca Recreation Area, Monterey, Calif. USA.
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Sea Otter Classic - January '08 Newsletter
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
MONTEREY, Calif. (January 9, 2008) Thanks to its inclusion on a somewhat pared-down National Racing Calendar, road racing at this year's Sea Otter Classic, A Celebration of Sport, will attract racers desperately chasing after precious points in both the individual and team categories. While Sea Otter has enjoyed a spot on the NRC since creation, the trimmer 2008 calendar forecasts participation by teams from across the nation plus key Olympic hopefuls like Christine Thorburn, Kristin Armstrong and Tina Pic, who will be out to showcase their...
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Sea Otter Classic Photo Contest
We’re looking for a few good photos!
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
To celebrate our 18th year, the Sea Otter Classic would like to view your favorite photos from years past. We've set up four categories for your submissions and will be rewarding each category winner with a free Sea Otter Classic Messenger Bag – a $40 value!
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The 2008 Sea Otter Program is available now!
Saturday, January 12, 2008
The first edition of the Sea Otter Program is out and on newstands now in the latest edition of Velonews.
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Sea Otter Classic Bicycling Magazine Road Tour
Sunday April 20, 2008 Monterey CA
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Experience the beautiful roads of Monterey County on two wheels, at a pace and a distance that you choose. This is a great ride for riders of all levels, with rest stops and SAG support, a hearty end-of-ride BBQ, and a raffle loaded with prizes.
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Sea Otter Classic Circuit Race Claims Valuable NRC Spot
Three Days of Road Racing Features 17 Categories to Choose From
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
MONTEREY, Calif. (January 9, 2008) Thanks to its inclusion on a somewhat pared-down National Racing Calendar, road racing at this year's Sea Otter Classic, A Celebration of Sport, will attract racers desperately chasing after precious points in both the individual and team categories. While Sea Otter has enjoyed a spot on the NRC since creation, the trimmer 2008 calendar forecasts participation by teams from across the nation plus key Olympic hopefuls like Christine Thorburn, Kristin Armstrong and Tina Pic, who will be out to showcase their talents in this Olympic year.
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Sea Otter Classic - December Newsletter
Sea Otter Classic Turns 18!
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Garmin Connect
For the past two years, Garmin has been a sponsor at the Sea Otter Classic along with our MotionBased division (soon to be Garmin), which also sponsored in 2005 before joining the Garmin family. Come April 2008, we’ll be out in force once again, sporting our famous Garmin Jeep decked out with the latest GPS devices. We’ll also be showing off the latest in cycling devices, the Edge® 605 and 705. You been asking for maps in our cycle computers, and now we’ve delivered. The 605 and 705 feature built-in mapping, color display and an SD card slot for optional detailed maps. There’s a lot more to crave in the new Edge series — more on that in a future article.
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The Sea Otter Classic Turns 18!
To Celebrate, The 2008 Event Schedule has Something for Everyone
Monday, December 3, 2007
MONTEREY, Calif. (December 3, 2007) The Sea Otter Classic, A Celebration of Sport, celebrates its 18th year April 17-20, 2008. Since 1991, the Sea Otter Classic has been the springboard from which companies launch innovative products and athletes boost pro racing careers, like those of world champion Tom Boonen and Olympic gold medalist Julien Absalon. Next year, the Sea Otter Classic will set an even greater stage for an audience determined to get the most out of what Sea Otter has to offer.
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IMBA and Sea Otter Join Forces
Friday, November 2, 2007
The Sea Otter Classic and IMBA have joined forces to raise funds for mountain bike initiatives in California. On Saturday, April 19th, 2008, the annual Sea Otter festival will once again play host to the Mountain Bike Magazine Off-Road Tour. A perennial favorite of festival attendees, the Off-Road Tour has guided more than 600 riders on trails in the Monterey region. This year, riders will have the opportunity to raise funds for California trail projects:
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2008 Sea Otter Classic Website Opening
Saturday, October 20, 2007
The Sea Otter Classic website (www.seaotterclassic.com) will open for general information on November 10, 2007.
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2008 Sea Otter Classic Calendar Advisory
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
The Sea Otter Classic is a four-day, action-packed extravaganza of cycling and outdoor sport, featuring a full schedule of amateur and pro cycling events, jaw-dropping displays of cycling tricks, family activities for all ages, and the largest consumer trade show for outdoor-lovers in the world. The unforgettable festive vibe of the Sea Otter Classic comes from the hub of all the weekend's activities, the Sea Otter Village, which includes pro team trailers, stunt demo shows, bike jump contests, kids' playhouses and activities, a food court and beer garden, and the Sea Otter Marketplace, the largest outdoor consumer expo in the world. This year, Sea Otter will welcome the biggest list of vendors in its history, who come armed with samples, brand new product models, technical staff, bargain sales, demo bikes for testing on the trails, and more.
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