The 36th edition of the Life Time Sea Otter Classic began on 16 April, with multiple brands showcasing new products alongside the programme of racing.
Continental Tires expanded its Dubnital line-up with a new 50mm size, engineered for aggressive gravel racing. Building on the original Master of Speed, the new size brings its cross-country race pedigree to gravel riding.
LOOK Cycle launched its G85 Cezal. Born from LOOK’s elite road DNA but infused with an MTB spirit, the G85 Cezal is a fast and versatile carbon bike designed for all-round gravel riding, bridging the gap between amateur racing and long-distance adventure.
Salsa Cycles has launched a 32-inch wheel version of its iconic Fargo drop-bar mountain bike, marking a bold move into the niche “super-sized” wheel category. The new Fargo 32 is designed to roll over obstacles with greater efficiency and stability while maintaining its identity as a versatile bikepacking and exploration machine.
In addition to product launches, the event also features Elite Gravel races. In the men’s field, the podium was made up of Grand Prix riders Bradyn Lange, Keegan Swenson and Alexey Vermeulen, who claimed first, second and third place, respectively. Lange narrowly beat Swenson by less than a second, with Vermeulen close behind.
Sofía Gómez Villafañe took first place in the women’s Elite Gravel race, followed by Lauren Stephens and Nele Johanna Laing, with all three crossing the line within six seconds of each other.
The event runs from 16 to 19 April at the Laguna Seca Recreation Area in Monterey, California.