Sea Otter Classic attendees can ride around on the Laguna Seca race track throughout the event.

The dual slalom, a fan-favorite event, made a return on Friday. Beginner, intermediate and para riders raced side-by-side down identical tracks as they navigate the course.

Racers enter the final stretch of a lap of the gravel race on Friday, an endurance race where each lap is approximately 30 miles. PHOTOS BY ARIANNA NALBACH — MONTEREY HERALD

The expo area of the Sea Otter Classic featured many different exhibitors and vendors throughout the multi-day event.

The dual slalom, a fan-favorite event, made a return on Friday. Beginner, intermediate and para riders raced side-by-side down identical tracks as they navigate the course.