US Pro XCT #3: Sea Otter Classic 2011

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US Pro XCT #3: Sea Otter Classic 2011
15 April 2011 - 17 April 2011 | Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
- Sea Otter kicks off year 21 at Laguna Seca Raceway
- Cat. 1 dual slalom - Dressler, Lauderdale, Card, Picchiottino win Cat. 1 dual slalom
  2011-04-15
- Elite women short track - Gould solos to short track win
  2011-04-15
- Elite men short track - Plaxton attacks his way to to short track win
  2011-04-15
- Cat. 1 cross country - Cat. 1 men and women race cross country
  2011-04-15
- Elite women cross country - Batty outsprints Pendrel for Sea Otter cross country victory
  2011-04-16
- Elite men cross country - Wells rides to his first Sea Otter cross country victory
  2011-04-16
- Cat. 2/3 & junior downhill - Junior and Cat. 2s and 3s take on downhill
  2011-04-16
- Elite women dual slalom - Kintner races to dual slalom victory
  2011-04-16
- Elite men dual slalom - Graves defeats Lopes for dual slalom victory
  2011-04-16
- Cat. 2 / Cat. 3 / tandems / junior cross country - Cat. 2, Cat. 3, Junior and Tandems race cross country
  2011-04-17
- Cat. 2/3 & junior dual slalom - Cat. 2 and Cat. 3 racers compete in dual slalom
  2011-04-17
- Cat. 1 downhill - Cat. 1s race the downhill
  2011-04-17
- Elite women downhill - Buhl prevails in Sea Otter downhill
  2011-04-17
- Elite men downhill - Graves victorious in Sea Otter downhill
  2011-04-17

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Max Plaxton (Specialized) leads US National Champion Todd Wells (Specialized) and Sid Taberlay (H2O Overdrive)

Wells and Craig predict tactical Sea Otter cross country race

By Sue George, Mountain Bike Editor last updated 28 August 19

Saturday's racing features shorter course

Nash strikes balance between mountain bike and 'cross racing

By Sue George, Mountain Bike Editor last updated 29 August 19

Video: Luna racer gets mountain bike season off to later start

BMC's 29er hardtail prototype features post mount rear brake tabs.

Sea Otter 2011: New BMC Trailfox TF01 and 29er

By James Huang last updated 28 August 19

BMC unveils Trailfox TF01 carbon fiber trail bike, previews new 29ers

Tech

Keegan Swenson (Whole Athlete/Specialized)

Whole Athlete-Specialized Team tackles Sea Otter with full roster

By Cycling News last updated 28 August 19

Eighteen riders to contest West Coast's largest mountain bike event

In addition to the three all-new models debuted just a few weeks ago, Santa Cruz also rolled out an updated version of its popular Blur XC at the Sea Otter Classic.

Sea Otter 2011: Santa Cruz Blur XC

By James Huang last updated 28 August 19

Lighter, stiffer, and stronger Blur XC update

Tech

Sam Schutz (Subaru-Trek) races to victory at the US Pro XCT in Wisconsin

Smaller US Pro XCT series set for six events

By Cycling News last updated 28 August 19

USA Cycling releases national ultra endurance calendar

Katie Compton (Giant Rabobank) rides just behind the lead group

Compton's race abruptly ended by bee sting

By Sue George, Mountain Bike Editor last updated 28 August 19

Allergic reaction requires medical intervention

Racing on buff singletrack at Utah Championship Series race 1 in Lambert Park, Utah

Curse of the Otter?

By Alex Grant last updated 28 August 19

Three years of suffering at Sea Otter

Melissa Buhl (KHS) races to victory in the downhill at Sea Otter.

Sea Otter Classic to rebuild downhill race course

By Cycling News last updated 28 August 19

Truvativ and Momentum Trail Concepts partner on project

The Pivot Cycles M4X uses post mount rear brake tabs.

Sea Otter 2011: Pivot Cycles testing the waters with new 4X frame

By James Huang last updated 28 August 19

Could public response shape company's production?

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