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Languages and countries repped at Monterey County’s Sea Otter Classic 2025
For other reports by Bicycling Monterey on SOC 2025, see Women, Youth, and First-Timers and Long-Timers.
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People biking in Monterey County come from all over the world, with many speaking a language other than English. Below are videos from a sampling of such people at Sea Otter Classic 2025.
Did you know? The U.S. Census report on Monterey County states: “Language other than English spoken at home, percent of persons age 5 years+, 2019-2023: 55.4%.” Many Monterey County residents speak Spanish, and among other languages, some speak indigenous languages such as Triqui, Mixteco, Zapoteco, and Chatino—all native to Oaxaca, México.
Spanish being commonly spoken here is fitting when you consider our history: In 1776 Spain named Monterey the capital of its Baja (lower) California and Alta (upper) California. In 1821 Mexico won its war for independence from Spain, and California subsequently pledged its allegiance to the Mexican government. In 1846 the Mexican-American War began, and in 1848 the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed. In 1850, California was admitted to the Union, becoming the 31st of the now-50 United States of America.
Some of the many Spanish speakers at SOC 2025
Below: Bilingual – English and Spanish
French spoken at SOC 2025
Below, a French racing team called Numero31 that is supported by Cafe du Cycliste, Pinarello, and Styrkr. The riders are Axelle Dubau-Prevôt, Hugo Drechou, and Mathieu Ruffay, and their current place of residence in France is in the Pyrenees mountains on France’s border with Spain. Axelle and Hugo were racing in the LifeTime Grand Prix Series.
With them is SJ Coventry of London, England, who works for Styrkr.
Bilingual, English and French
From the U.K., at SOC 2025
Martha Gill, Queen of Crankworx
From Sweden, at SOC 2025
From Denmark, at SOC 2025
From China, at SOC 2025
From Norway, at SOC 2025
All One Planet: Climate Action
We appreciate the visitor from Norway pointing out how the product he represents helps reduce carbon emissions!
A special salute to the flag of Canada
More on Sea Otter Classic 2025
Year-round, you’ll meet people biking Monterey County who are from other countries, e.g., Australia, China, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, and many more. Monterey County is a welcoming place. There is much appreciation here for diversity. It expands our awareness and enriches our lives!
This post was published on 17 April 2025. One or more changes last made to this post on 24 April 2025.
