I Raced My First E-MTB Race! Sea Otter Classic 2026 Recap!

I finally lined up for my first-ever E-MTB race at Sea Otter Classic 2026! From the festival energy to the race highlights and some of the coolest new tech on the planet, here is what it's like to experience the world’s biggest cycling celebration.

In this video, I’m recapping my experience at Sea Otter 2026. I’m sharing the highlights from my first E-MTB race, the atmosphere, the adrenaline, and the lessons learned from my first time between the tape. (Stay tuned for the full unedited race run coming in the next video!)

Beyond the racing, the expo was packed with new gear. I got a first look at the beautiful new Atherton Bikes S.170E and caught up with the teams at Pembree and Kitworks to see what they’re bringing to the MTB world this year.