Sea Otter Classic Lifetime Grand Prix Kick off: Redemption.

Sea Otter is the event that truly kicks off the racing season in my mind. From seeing friends to racing some of the best athletes in the world - as exhausting as the weekend is, I will always try to be in Monterey in April!
After two years of finishing 2nd overall in the Lifetime Grand Prix to Keegan, I want to try and put some pressure on him early, but that is much easier said than done. The goal going into the Fuego XL was win every little battle and then see what was left. Happy to walk away with a 2nd place and learn a lot during this marathon effort! 4 hours and 323 NP!

[@robtruscott2433]

Outstanding race! Outstanding video!

[@alexeyandavery]

Thanks!

[@jmscheel]

Loved the little recap on the little chair. Congrats on the result!

[@alexeyandavery]

Sometimes Avery has great ideas...

[@lucasklein437]

Saw the race in person congrats on 2nd, this is your season!

[@alexeyandavery]

Thank you!

[@outdoorbros_]

This is rad! Great job, gents- looking forward to more of these videos. Also, RIP little DJI Osmo Pocket.

[@alexeyandavery]

Thanks for the help out there!

[@76844]

Your guys cinematography and story telling is inspirational.

[@alexeyandavery]

Avery gets all the credit on that! Thanks for the kind words!

[@brianstranyak1049]

I agree, this is great watching

[@peterlilliegeo]

Monster performance Alexey and wonderful coverage Avery!! Absolutely love the celebration hand bow at the finish haha. Can't wait to see how you do this season looks like Keegan has something to worry about.

[@alexeyandavery]

Thanks Peter!

[@EvanLownds]

I was so stoked to see you killing it on the Lifetime Channel, this is a great recap and behind the scenes look. Wishing you an awesome season!

[@alexeyandavery]

Thanks, Evan!

[@KristenMyers-sy4lf]

I love the Alexey and Avery channel! Great job you two, it’s always fun to watch, you both crushed it!

[@alexeyandavery]

Thank you!! We know you watch for Willie but still appreciate you! 😂

[@JenCaldwell-y4y]

I will be watching your lifetime coverage instead of the lifetime heli butt rock coverage. congrats for 2nd, rhode smart and strong. cheers!!

[@nickwilliams5163]

Crushed it! Love the recaps and pulling hard for you this season!

[@alexeyandavery]

Thanks, Nick!

[@debs_wheels]

Nice start to the season! I love the new kit, with the mitten front and center.

[@alexeyandavery]

Thanks the kit came out so well! Really proud of it

[@DarinOrth]

Dude! Keep crushing it like you are. Amazing result

[@alexeyandavery]

One down, 5 to go!

[@FantaconeBoxWorksCBG]

Awesome, great ride management. Good luck in series.

[@rorywalsh7799]

Brilliant race report, Thanks 👍

[@nolanc5503]

Super fun meeting you guys! Video came out great despite the missing footage

[@alexeyandavery]

Thanks! Hope to see you around the races!

[@hammertime7740]

Congrats on 2nd place! Eggs and rice is going to my go to breakfast for big endurance days.

[@alexeyandavery]

It's the easiest to get down by far for me in the mornings!

[@bennetthasty7886]

Congrats 🎈🍾🎊🎉

[@jdeckard1243]

Great race, you went it with a can do attitude and it paid off. Here's to the rest of the year. Gutted you've missing Unbound.

[@alexeyandavery]

I am sure I will have FOMO on race weekend, but it has been a nice change of pace

[@shalakabooyaka1480]

Great job out there man, loved seeing it. I saw on IG they accidentally put your name on my new NASA bike. Sweet ride!

[@alexeyandavery]

haha! Cannot wait to ride that bike!

[@chasewark3377]

After chatting with you at the aquarium I knew you were going to have a good day! Great recap, congrats on the 2nd place, and I’ll see you at Tushar

[@alexeyandavery]

Ha! I didn't know, but I am glad you had confidence :)

[@andrewjensen3742]

Congrats!

[@ChrisLyman100]

Congrats on a great day out!

[@paulwojcik1920]

Congrats and best of luck over the rest of the season!!

[@alexeyandavery]

Thank you!

[@GeoffreyAnnison-mo6sd]

Thanks guys - enjoyable vid....

[@kylehall4063]

Great start to the season, keep it up ! 👏

[@gsmith8785]

congrats - well done - excellent video

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

Dig the recap! 🔥

[@alexeyandavery]

Thanks for sharing the b-roll!

[@birdbro1990]

Those Santa Cruz bikes do rip the downhills. Congrats on great race.

[@alexeyandavery]

*Keegan rips down hills 😅 thanks!!

[@davidv6803]

That is a beautiful Factor! Awesome job BTW!!

[@alexeyandavery]

Fastest MTB I have ever raced or ridden!

[@davidv6803]

@@alexeyandavery Sexy = Fast. No wonder I'm so slow!

[@christiancintora1991]

More videos please!!!!!!!!!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@alexeyandavery]

They are coming!

[@stevenlopez886]

Keep it up my guy! 🔥

[@alexeyandavery]

Thanks!

[@slyfox1174]

Avery makes the best reels and videos 🔥⚔️👑👑

[@alexeyandavery]

He is incredible!

[@ebhkkc1]

You kicked ass...great job

[@alexeyandavery]

Thank you!

[@ZenEndurance]

Way to go Alexey! Did Sir Willy give you any coaching/racing tips?

[@alexeyandavery]

We talked through all of our tactics and he coached from the feed zones!

[@BPM-xh4yu]

that's more than a pound lighter than my Lando XC and I dont even have a dropper. I did keep the stock DT suspension though. What does the wheelset weigh? Did you choose Shimano over Sram or do they sponsor you?

[@alexeyandavery]

Only painted on half, wheel set is unreleased so I cannot talk about specs, new FOX 32 Stepcast fork is super light (1287g). Shimano does support me, but I believe it is also is a touch lighter than Transmission not having batteries.

[@BPM-xh4yu]

thanks for going into detail,@@alexeyandavery. Sounds like that fork saves more than 200g on DT. My wheelset is 1280g. The best upgrade I made to my Lando was ditching the stock Levels for Hope XCR

[@nomadtrails]

Oooh another start of the Lifetime GP to follow, and with excellent production and story telling as well!

[@alexeyandavery]

Thanks!

[@miguelcuevas1173]

Good job

[@rab0309]

how many strikes is this Avery guy on 😀...

[@mc48197]

Bummer that you won't race Unbound but family first. Given his showing at BWR SD and Cape Epic, I predict Matt Beers in beast mode winning Unbound.😀

[@alexeyandavery]

Hoping it is a showdown!

[@enochmogusu8573]

The cough is so real 😂

[@walkerhague1841]

crushing it bois

[@FactorBikes]

🙌

[@alexeyandavery]

Thanks for setting me up for success!

[@SnowSharks]

What fr & rr tire pressure?

[@alexeyandavery]

17 F and 18 R to start, I am guessing a bit higher by the end. 2.2 Kenda TR Rush Tires

[@SnowSharks]

@@alexeyandavery thanks! Hope to see you out in Prescott!

[@alexeyandavery]

@@SnowSharks Missed it to race BWR CA, hopefully next year!

[@SnowSharks]

Brutal climb to start!

[@breaklessbeauty679]

More videos!!!

[@alexeyandavery]

They are COMING!

[@pedalandypedal]

Let's gooo!

[@ce6381]

👌

[@fpmulich1]

That's a great brother giving you an out for Unbound! That race isn't helping any American place well in the UCI World Championship

[@alexeyandavery]

Honestly, probably going to have some FOMO on the weekend, but it has been fun to change the year up a bit. As someone who is focused on the Lifetime Grand Prix, the UCI World Championships is always going to be in the back of my mind, but will never change my race schedule.

[@classactracing]

First!

[@alexeyandavery]

So FAST

[@chasepalpatine170]

Congrats!