Final Countdown Until First Sea Otter Australia

The inaugural Sea Otter Australia (SOA) Festival is just over a week away, with the major bike industry event being held from October 22 to 26.

Held in and around Batemans Bay and the spectacular Mogo Trails, Sea Otter is known as ‘the ultimate hub for the international cycling community’, and it’s the first time the event has been held in Australia.

With a 30-year history in California, Sea Otter Australia will deliver a five-day, participation-focused festival that will attract over 2,000 athletes and an estimated 5,000 cycling enthusiasts from across Australia, North America, Europe, New Zealand, and South East Asia.

170 bike industry brands will be represented, delivering a US or European-level expo to Australian shores. More than a specific MTB event, Sea Otter Australia is for all enthusiasts and will include a range of activities for bike riders of all interests.

Held in Bateman’s Bay from October 22 to 26, Sea Otter Australia will be the nation’s biggest ever bike festival.

Something For Everyone

The festival, organised by locally-based cycling events promoter Rocky Trail Entertainment, is set up on a “participation first” ethos, encouraging everyone to actively be part of riding, racing and trying out products and exploring trails and the region.

“The arrival of Sea Otter on the NSW South Coast is a game-changer for Australian cycling,” said Juliane Wisata, CEO of Sea Otter Australia.

“We’re not just hosting a festival, we’re establishing a major international anchor event that puts the Mogo Trails and not just the Eurobodalla region but New South Wales and the emerging South Coast Cycling Destination on the global map,” he said.

“This is where world-class racing meets industry innovation, all built around a celebration of bicycles for all ages and abilities.”

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What’s On At Sea Otter Australia?

What’s not? A quick scan of the Activation Schedule shows an exciting and quite astonishing range of activities.

Australia’s largest outdoor cycle expo to date will be held at the Event Hub at the Hanging Rock Sports Precinct in Batemans Bay.

And the Sea Otter Australia Summit, hosted by Matthew Keenan, will be held from October 21–23 at the Bay Pavilion.

More about Sea Otter Australia and entry details can be SEEN HERE.

Ride On will be at Sea Otter Australia – we look forward to bringing you the highlights both here on the Ride On website plus in the next edition of the Bicycle Network member magazine.