Through sports and recreation, the Sea Otter Classic Foundation promotes a healthy and active lifestyle for children and supports our recovering veterans. Our vision is to create a positive impact through volunteerism, charitable giving, and community engagement.
Transportation shouldn’t stand between veterans and their next opportunity. We are committed to changing one veteran’s life at a time—knowing that each act of support helps build a healthier, more connected, and more resilient community for all.
Since 2021, the Sea Otter Classic Foundation, in partnership with the Veterans Transition Center (VTC), has provided life-changing mobility through its E-Bikes for Veterans program. By making electric assist bicycles available to veterans in transitional and permanent housing, the program helps individuals overcome transportation barriers, access employment and services, and regain a sense of independence.
With the new 71-unit VTC housing facility in Marina now fully occupied, the need is greater than ever. The Foundation aims to deliver 10 bicycles during 2026, supported by generous donations and leveraging our strong relationships across the cycling industry.
Your donation doesn’t just buy a bicycle—it restores dignity, opens doors, and puts opportunity within reach.
When veterans have reliable transportation, the entire community benefits. Through the E-Bikes for Veterans program, donated electric bikes do more than meet a basic need. Access to jobs, healthcare, education, and social connection becomes more attainable for those who’ve served. This increased mobility helps veterans reintegrate, rely less on public services, and contribute to the local workforce and economy.
As these individuals regain independence and stability, neighborhoods become safer, families grow stronger, and the strain on local services is reduced. Monterey County also benefits from less traffic congestion, lower emissions, and a growing culture of cycling and sustainability.
The Sea Otter Classic Foundation is committed to changing one veteran’s life at a time—knowing that each act of support helps build a healthier, more connected, and more resilient community for all.
I served four years in the Army, including one tour in Iraq…I've discovered that riding a bicycle is an activity that promotes quality of health and peace of mind…I believed that cycling kept me sane. I was referred to a job working with [a local employer] and gifted a remarkable bike that would restore my enjoyment and quality of life. With a full charge I can make the round trip…to and from work every day, with even more energy to spare.Thank you for the opportunity and my wonderful new BESV E-Bike.
- Anonymous Army Veteran, Marina
