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RE: Sea Otter Classic cycling festival, Monterey California
Lovely. I only ever knew Laguna Seca as a fantastic track with epic battles in MotoGP.
This is indeed a very different side to the place.
From the picture it appears, that the XC racers were riding on asphalt. Was this the case? Or this was just at the start line and then they moved out onto the dirt?
The high end bike market is going crazy, but what is even more surprising is the number of casual cyclists (who have the money) buying these bikes without a second thought. I understand the need of an athlete to get the best. But a casual cyclist upgrading every couple of years for the newest technology is quite unexpected.
The pro race started on the track just before turn 5 near the overpass, then went onto the dirt. It is a long streatch of track which is not the best for mtb...
In the summer, Laguna sets aside a few hours for road cyclists on one day suring the evenings, nice for the locals.
My bikes are from 2010, all 3. I cant see myself paying the current rate for these bikes...