The third day of the 2012 Volkswagen Sea Otter Classic was highlighted by Pro MTB cross country, the Pro road TT and the Pro dual slalom. But like always, there is more to life than racing.


All images © Herbert Krabel / slowtwitch

Is life really better when you surf?

Knock on wood.

Cytomax brand manager Greg Sellers offers some energy drops.

The Cytomax ready to drink beverage has been re-formulated.

Felt introduced the Edict Nine 29er at Sea Otter, seen here in the Limited edition.

The TRP Highwire allows you to run Shimano Di-2 with the TRP hydraulic disc brake.

There was dual slalom action all day.

Nervous laughter at the beginning of the men's 45 plus road event.

Max Plaxton gets some protection from the hot conditions before the Pro cross country.

A couple listens intently to the Fizik shoe insole story.

The Rapha shoe looks quite nice but is very pricey.

Race leader Alison Powers at the start of the Pro road TT.

Powering up to the finish line.

Alison Powers is about to take the third event in as many days.

Andy Jacques-Maynes warming up under a tree on a Lemond Revolution trainer.

Slowtwitch's Lars Finanger at the start of his TT.

Nice form here.

Very compact.

Morgan Schmitt of Team Exergy was 5th on the day but sits in second overall, 15 seconds down.

Andy Jacques-Maynes finished second in the TT but is still in first position.