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 300+ 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.

2024 Schedule of Events

One festival, over 300 races. The cycling world unites to celebrate all racers – from the professional to the amateur. Races include gravel, cross country, downhill, dual slalom, short track, circuit, and road.

Race

Soak up the views and leave your watch behind. Traverse Monterey’s iconic and breathtaking coastline and rolling hills with two Gran Fondos. Plus two new off-road tours for 2024: Robles MTB and Family Off-Road.

Ride

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.

Demo

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 900 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.

2024 exhibitors coming soon.

2023 EXHIBITORS

KIDS’ ZONE

Supreme fun happens in the woom Kids’ 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 Kids’ Zone and the chance to find eggs with prizes inside!

ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

SEA OTTER CLASSIC SUMMIT

The Summit takes place just before the Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, California. This next-level executive gathering is designed to equip and inspire attendees to drive growth and impact through their businesses and brands at a pivotal time of growth and opportunity in the outdoor recreation industries. Along with focused work sessions, attendees can enjoy networking opportunities at organized happy hours, group meals, and walks, runs, paddles, and rides along Monterey’s beautiful coastline.

April 16 – 17, 2024

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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.

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2024 Schedule

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