The 18th annual Sea Otter Classic, the largest, most celebrated cycling festival in North America is known throughout the cycling world as the cycling racing season's kick-off event. The Thule Adventure Challenge will test team skills in two different competitive elements: mountain bike and foot. There will also be a "special challenge" at the finish that all athletes will go through, such as an obstacle course or similar type physical challenge. FOR CHILDREN: Sea Otter Classic Kids' Carnival; Kids' Bike Rodeo for learning bike safety skills; Sea Otter Egg Hunt. FOR RECREATIONAL BIKERS: Scenic Recreational Road and Mountain Bike Tours FOR AMATEUR RACERS: Nearly 200 classes of road and mountain bike racing for all ages and skill levels. FOR PRO/ELITE CYCLISTS: Pro/Elite Mountain Bike races; Gravity Omnium; Pro/Elite Road Circuit Race. ADMISSION CHARGES: All recreational events and festival admittance are free to kids under 12! Spectator festival passes are $10 per day or $30 for four days. For more information and for athlete registration visit www.seaotterclassic.com or call 800-218-8411 or 831-373-2331.