Catch the action from the early season XC test
The annual Sea Otter Classic is one part race, one part trade show, one part bike industry showdown, and one part enigma. The HC race kicked off the show last Thursday, and was an early season test for some of the world’s best cross country talent. Representing the Trek Factory Racing crew was Ellen Noble and Emily Batty, both looking to test their form prior to the serious action in May. Emily would finish the race in 14th place, with Ellen coming home in 20th.
Sea Otter is a car track during it's day job, and flower nursery on the weekends
Sea Otter continues to be a great opportunity for riders and mechanics to dial in new equipment and processes
SRAM AXS for all
And of course new forks from RockShox
Always charge your batteries the night before a race!
Warm up time, with both Emily and Ellen testing out the new Specter WaveCel
Blue on Blue
Music courtesy of JBL
Start line mood
Emily raced in no mans land for most of the event
Ellen was chasing hard all day, catching many as the event went on
Emily charged all day, finishing in 14th
Ellen came home in 20th
Emily continues to build up for the World Cup season, with eyes on being in top shape for the big show
Ellen has had a great base build, and is gearing up with high intensity leading into the first World Cup in Germany
World Cup Racing is gearing up, and the full team has their eyes focused on Albstadt, Germany for round one. Be sure to keep in touch with the team as they tackle the full World Cup!
