Bikers suffer from mechanical issues at Sea Otter Classic

MONTEREY -- There was carnage on the dual slalom course at the Sea Otter Classic bike festival Saturday. Much of it was inflicted on Mitch Ropelato.
"I had two flats and my rear tire locked up," said a deflated Ropelato, who dropped out of the pro men's event in the Round of 8 after his third mechanical issue -- a locked back tire -- resulted in his walking his bike down the bermed and bumpy course instead of racing it. "It's time to call it a day."
 By JULIE JAG


Bikers suffer from mechanical issues at Sea Otter Classic - Santa Cruz Sentinel