Before Unbound Gravel takes place over the next few days, we take a moment to chat with Michelle Duffy Smith, Senior Director of Events and Retail Marketing at Life Time Events, on the unexpected joys of watching cycling flourish, the challenges of a pandemic, and the rewarding journey of fostering …
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The lead-in to the 2025 edition of the Sea Otter Classic is – thankfully – unlikely to be replicated. Ever. (Famous last words). Just as elements of our industry started to sense some light at the end of a prolonged and extremely challenging period, trade tariffs dominated global news headlines. …
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The 35th annual Life Time Sea Otter Classic presented by Continental is only four weeks away, with this year’s event promising to be the biggest yet. Taking place at the iconic Laguna Seca Recreation Area from April 10-13, 2025, the team behind the event are focused on “delivering enhanced brand …
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The countdown is on for the largest edition of the Life Time Sea Otter Classic presented by Continental, set for April 18 to 21, 2024, in Monterey, California. Held at the Laguna Seca Recreation Area, the 34th edition of the festival promises to be a four-day celebration of cycling with …
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BikeFlights has introduced its new line-up of BikeFlights Bike Shipping Boxes at this year’s Sea Otter Classic. The bicycle shipping service is now offering four patented bike shipping boxes engineered to give cyclists the best shipping experience for shipping kids, road, gravel, mountain or e-bikes. There’s even a box for road, …
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Fizik has announced the Argo Adaptive, a new 3D printed saddle that is being presented at this year’s Sea Otter Classic. Utilising Carbon Digital Light Synthesis 3D printed “digital-padding”, the new saddle expands the Argo family and joins the best-selling Antares Versus Evo within the Fizik Adaptive range. The Argo …
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Ortlieb has launched the latest addition to its bikepacking range, the Seat-Pack QR. The Seat-Pack QR is loosely based on the brand’s existing waterproof bikepacking saddlebags, but employs Ortlieb’s quick release system knowledge to create a product that can be fitted and removed from a bike in seconds, without having to …
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Sea Otter Classic has been acquired by Life Time. Life Time is the owner/producer of multiple athletic events, with a history of providing ‘premium, uncompromising’ race experiences. Its acquisition of Sea Otter marks another ‘important’ step in the continued growth and success of the event. Sea Otter Classic’s leadership team …
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Sea Otter Classic has moved the dates of the 2021 event from May to October. After recent discussions with health and permitting officials, we’ve determined we will not be able to conduct an event in May,” said a statement. “Sea Otter Classic will be held October 7th-10th 2021. “We’re excited …
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Sea Otter Classic 2021 is set to take place from 20th-23rd May in Monterey, California. “The late spring dates are perfect for product launches and offer terrific weather,” said a statement. “As our industry reemerges from COVID-19 restrictions, Sea Otter promises to be the best ever unabashed celebration of cycling. …
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