Ambassadors

New for 2025:

we’re accepting applications to become a Life Time Sea Otter Classic ambassador!

Do you have a passion for cycling AND a particular passion for the Life Time Sea Otter Classic? Do you love sharing your story and connecting with others? 

Life Time Sea Otter Classic is searching for 2 – 3 new ambassadors who embody the spirit of Sea Otter. 

  • You love bikes and being part of the cycling community 
  • You believe everyone belongs at Sea Otter and are excited to welcome new friends into the family 
  • You may be an experienced cyclist. You may be new. Skill doesn’t matter. Heart does. 

What Does an Ambassador Do? 

  • Regularly share your #RoadtoSeaOtter on social 
  • Participates/organizes local group rides, meet ups, and other local opportunities 
  • Collaborates with Sea Otter on additional social media, photo, video promotions both before and during the event  

What does an Ambassador receive from Sea Otter? 

  • Free race entries 
  • Swag  
  • Travel Stipend 
  • VIP Club Pass 
  • And additional onsite perks 
  • Features on our website and social channels 

How to Apply: 

Fill out the questionnaire below, and make sure you let us get to know you! 

Deadline: 

All submissions must be received by 12:00pm Pacific on Friday, December 13th.  

 

Apply Now!

Our 2025 Ambassadors 

Jenny Sterling

BIO

Home Base: Roseville, CA

Disciplines: Gravel, Road

@cyclingjenny

Cycling Jenny

Getting to know Jenny

I started riding about 10 years ago and fell in love with seeing the world by bike. For me, there’s nothing better than riding an iconic, scenic road or tackling a big climb and enjoying the views at the top. I spend a lot of time researching places to ride, planning routes and building trip itineraries. Riding bikes in new places really excites me and sharing information and details about different locations and events brings me the most joy. I’m all about a ride bucket list and helping others cross rides of their lists too!

If you could choose between road, gravel, MTB, e-bikes, what would you choose?

Road is my first love, but I am riding more and more gravel lately and really love it too!

What is your favorite place to ride?

I feel fortunate to live in Sierra Foothills where we have some great riding and climbing, but when I get tired of my local routes, my favorite place to ride is Healdsburg in Sonoma County. During the week, I love riding the American River Bike Trail from Folsom because it’s car-free, and therefore stress-free, and I can get a good ride in after work without worrying about rush hour traffic. Plus it’s so beautiful year-round.

If you could go for a bike ride with anyone, who would it be?

My partner, Brian. I come up with spontaneous ride ideas and I’m always planning routes and signing us up for events, and he is always game for anything!

What is your spirit animal and why?

A Bee. I like to stay busy and work hard to accomplish my goals.

Would you rather: bike without getting tired OR never get hungry?

I wish I never got hungry! I can handle tired legs on a ride but there’s nothing worse than getting hangry.

Do you have a favorite quote or mantra that you live by that gets you through the day, ride, or just makes you giggle?

I love climbing and my partner calls me The Little Engine That Could when we’re on long climbs because I just get in the zone and say “I think I can, I think I can” until I reach the top.

What is your favorite bike festival in the world and why is it the Sea Otter Classic? 😉

Sea Otter is definitely the best festival I’ve ever attended, and I tell friends it is like Coachella for bikes! It’s so fun to visit all the vendor booths, talk to different brands, pick up some swag and enter drawings for free gear. I love being able to socialize with other folks that love riding, meeting IG friends in real life, doing social rides with friends and my favorite bike-lebrities, and watching the pros race. Whether you come for one day or the entire weekend, there’s something for everyone and it is truly a good time!

Do you have a favorite Sea Otter Classic moment you want to share with us?

My first year always feels memorable because I didn’t know what to expect. I heard about the festival and decided to drive 3 hours to Monterey for the day to check it out. I was blown away at the number of tents at the Expo and of course I was pretty pumped about the freebies. Seeing all the athletes and races going on was also very inspiring and was incredible to watch. Being around so many people that love bikes as much I do was so exciting, and I’ve never missed a Sea Otter Classic weekend since!

Crystal Haggard

BIO

Home Base: Los Angeles, CA

Disciplines: XC, Gravel, Road, MTB (you name it)

@crystal_haggard

Getting to know Crystal

Bikes bring me so much joy. It doesn’t matter if it’s on the road or on dirt, with or without suspension, slow, fast, alone, with friends or with my family, I love it all. Bicycles have taken me to the most incredible places and introduced me to the most amazing people and by far is my favorite way to explore a new place.

If you could choose between road, gravel, MTB, e-bikes, what would you choose?

Probably Gravel, it’s the best combo of all worlds.

What is your favorite place to ride?

Wherever friends are at!

What is your favorite bike festival in the world and why is it the Sea Otter Classic? 😉

Because there is something for EVERYONE! Tell me an age and a riding style and I’ll point you to an event.

Do you have a favorite Sea Otter Classic moment you want to share with us?

I love running into so many old friends, it always feels like a reunion. I also love meeting people that I’ve know through social media, it’s such a treat to meet in real life.

Victor Boyce

Gravel Bike California

Getting to know Victor

Kid at heart. BMX roots. Graduated to road. Discovered mountain biking and got reinvented. Never had a bad day on the bike. Almost cried when GCN+ shut down. Live by the N+1 rule. 14 bikes in the bike cave. Not a curmudgeon…. have steel, lugged, rim brake bikes. Next to carbon, disc brake axs bikes , XC, single speed… I love and have it all!

What is your favorite place to ride?

Santa Monica mountains

What is your favorite bike festival in the world and why is it the Sea Otter Classic? 😉

It is absolutely the Sea Otter classic because I’ve never been to Majorca 😁

Do you have a favorite Sea Otter Classic moment you want to share with us?

I always love the cross country race at Sea Otter, it’is the highlight of my weekend. However, I also enjoy the expo. The first time I ever rode a Brompton was at the expo. The first time I ever rode a bicycle made of wood was at the expo. The first time I ever rode a fat bike was at the expo. There’s always cool new stuff to see and I’m a total bike geek so it’s like I’m in heaven.

Zachary Rynew

Gravel Bike California

Getting to know Zachary

Whether through advocacy, writing or exploration, Zachary Rynew is passionate about bolstering this special community behind cycling. With so many unique and picturesque regions to explore, his goal through Gravel Bike California is to showcase the people, places and history across this state and how biking brings a stronger bond between them.

What is your favorite place to ride?

Angeles National Forest, Eastern Sierra, North Coast

If you could go for a bike ride with anyone, who would it be?

My 11 year old daughter! We’ve had some great trips to Santa Barbara and want to do more.

Favorite post-ride meal?

Pizza! Tasty and always reliable.

What is your spirit animal and why?

My puppy goldendoodle. She reminds me to always have fun and what a good attitude brings!

Do you have a favorite quote or mantra that you live by that gets you through the day, ride, or just makes you giggle?

I try to get Simpsons quotes out of my head, but I haven’t figured out how to turn down the volume yet….

What is your favorite bike festival in the world and why is it the Sea Otter Classic? 😉

Sea Otter is my favorite bike festival not only because it has something for everyone, but how you discover more along the way.

Do you have a favorite Sea Otter Classic moment you want to share with us?

Having a great spot for our camper last year near the exit and having so many people dropping by to say hi.
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