Month: June 2025

Bear's Ears
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Bears Ears: In Defense of Public Lands

Words and Photos by Sam Lewandowski “The acreage of our federal public lands is equivalent to the entire country of Germany seven times over. These lands provide space for hunting, fishing, and leisure activities; wildlife habitats; clean-water protection; sustainable industry; and much more. All for the public. It’s about as profoundly American an idea as you can find: the democratization of land and resources and … Continue reading Bears Ears: In Defense of Public Lands

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Tour Divide Fenrir Ti
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Tour Divide Bike Checks

We have a handful of super rad Otso Ambassadors taking on the Tour Divide this year and we had to take the opportunity to share a bit of each of their stories here. Below you will find bike photo galleries and answers to the questions we all want to ask these types of folks. We hope you enjoy the photos and the reading as much … Continue reading Tour Divide Bike Checks

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DOOM
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Empty on the outside, full on the inside. 

Arkansas Gravel Doom 2025 With Dexter Kopas Words- Dexter KopasPhotos – Dexter Kopas + Kai Caddy The sun had refused to shine for days. Water gushed down every low point in the terrain. A misty rain settled on every surface. Cold air wafted through the wide rip in the back of my rain pants. My eyes struggled to stay open after their frequently interrupted sleep. … Continue reading Empty on the outside, full on the inside. 

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Stephanie’s BIG DUMB RIDE (BDR)

Words by Stephanie Hall, Photos by Derek Ludwig Let’s first start with some definitions.  Definitions: Big Dumb Ride [BDR]:Type 2 fun, a bad idea, usually long, dumb in all the right ways. Vermont Filthy: Friday ride crew, sendy, gnarly rides, kind people. Fat Filthy, 189 miles 27,000ft climbing.  Voytek 2: Exactly the right tool for the job. A fast fat bike with ample geometry options … Continue reading Stephanie’s BIG DUMB RIDE (BDR)

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