Raw States
Sea Otter Classic
Monterey, CA · Sports
- When
- April 15–18, 2027
- Where
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca · Monterey · CA
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
The Sea Otter Classic is a multi-day cycling festival and bike expo held each spring at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca near Monterey. It began in 1991 and has grown into one of the largest gatherings of road, mountain, and gravel riders in the country, with hundreds of exhibitors on-site. The 2027 edition is expected in mid-April, continuing a run unbroken since the early 1990s.
The history within reach
- Sea Otter Classic1.3 mi
The Sea Otter Classic is a multi-day cycling festival and bike expo held each spring at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca near Monterey.
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