APRIL 16 – 19, 2026 | Monterey, California | USA
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.
One festival, 12 race disciplines. The cycling world unites to celebrate all racers – from the professional to the amateur. Races include gravel, cross country, downhill, dual slalom, enduro, and circuit.
Soak up the views and leave your watch behind. Traverse Monterey’s iconic and breathtaking coastline and rolling hills with two Gran Fondos. And explore the trails of Fort Ord with new routes in 2025 at the Family Off-Road Tour and Robles Off-Road Tour.
The latest tech is at your fingertips. Our four Ride Zones are open for kids and adults to test out the newest gear, or to finally try that bike you’ve been eying.
EXPO
Visitors can watch exciting trials shows, see the newest gear and win swag while strolling the world’s largest consumer bicycle expo featuring over 1,000 brands. With all the autograph sessions, parties, and product demonstrations happening, no other event allows visitors such close access to their favorite brands and cycling heroes.
FAMILY ZONE
Supreme fun happens in the woom Family Zone! The Sea Otter Classic is a family event with loads of special activities for kids. Generations have learned how to ride a bike and improve their skills at Sea Otter. All children ages twelve and under get a free Festival Pass and can compete in kids races, ride a pump track, enjoy carnival games and more! Best of all, Skipper the Sea Otter hosts an annual Egg Hunt. Your little ones will love hunting for eggs around the woom Family Zone and the chance to find eggs with prizes inside!
CUSTOMIZE YOUR SEA OTTER SCHEDULE
There is so much to do at the Sea Otter Classic, it is hard to do it all! Review the complete schedule for the latest information on racing, riding, expo activities, and live shows.
Keep checking back as we add to this year’s schedule!
Life Time Members Early Access Registration
Life Time members — after six months of Club-Access Membership — get entry to our athletic events one week before the event registration opening to the general public or guaranteed registration in lotteries*.
*Exception for Leadville Trail 100s
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