Next week (April 15-18) marks the coming of an annual spring right of passage for the cycling industry and about 50,000 of their closest friends, the Sea Otter Classic at the Laguna Seca Recreation Area in Monterey, California. It’s a four day celebration of cycling with races, organized rides, demos, stunt shows, and one of the largest consumer bike expos in the world. What’s more, this year will be Sea Otter’s 20th anniversary celebration. It’s going to be a good one!

Dirt Rag and Bicycle Times will be on the scene, getting the scoop on all the new bikes, components, and accessories that we’ll be seeing at the show. Look for updates on the Dirt Rag and Bicycle Times websites and in upcoming print issues. We’ll be sure to find lots of good ways for you to blow your tax refund this year.


If you’re going to be at Sea Otter, stop by the Dirt Rag and Bicycle Times booth to say hi and pick up some of our cool merchandise. Or sign up for a subscription and get a free gift from two of our World Tour sponsors, Kenda or SKS. We’ll have some great Kenda tires available and SKS will be providing multi-tools and fenders.

Are you going to be at Sea Otter? Have you been there before? What’s your favorite event at Sea Otter? A lot of questions, I know. But we’re all interested in what you have to say…so leave a comment below.