“Young gods smiled upon the crowd

Their music being born of love

Children danced night and day

Religion was being born

Down in Monterey”

“The Animals, Monterey Pop Festival 1967”

Just touched down in Monterey, and I’m getting the team and rig dialed in for another year of the Sea Weasel.

If I close my eyes, can I see and here Hendrix, The Airplane, Byrd’s and the generation that descended upon this town back in ’67 for a three day festival of love and music. There is still a bit of that Hippy feel to this town and laid back vibe that reminds you of this places history.

My wife and I love Monterey and look forward to coming here every year and visiting our local hang outs and good food spots. Our Boston Ruby has joined us every year too, and she always loves to come out and hang. Its one of the rare times of the year she gets to run her killer dog sweater!!

Race wise, this race is going to be pretty gnarly, as it always draws a lot of International talent. Sid and Max have both been riding really strong as of late, and both finished second and third to Susi last year in the XC.

I know the Specialized factory team is showing, so that means Susi and Burry, along with Wellsie. It looks like the “Deaner” will be racing this year, and as a multi time Otter winner you can never count out Kabush. I’m sure there will be some other top North American and European talent I’ve forgotten to mention, by on this new 6 KM XC course, my bets still on Tabs and Plax!

Fortunately the weather forecast looks killer and we won’t get any rain, so that is going to take weather out of the equation!

Signing off from the Sea Weasel…….

The Red Cowboy