Global Fat Bike Day 24

Global Fat Bike Day – Recap

Global Fat Bike Day is an annual celebration of fat bikes. It falls on the first Saturday of December each year and brings with it group rides, get togethers, adventure coffees, baked treats, and great times. Like true Minnesotans, we have to start by talking about the weather. We had temps in the upper 40’s this year and well… it was weird. Questions arose like … Continue reading Global Fat Bike Day – Recap

Dream Build: Alyssa’s Warakin

You might’ve seen Alyssa’s Tangerine Warakin around the internet. Whether that was on Instagram or homepage of OtsoCycles.com, Alyssa’s Warakin made waves and sure is fun to look at. We thought it would be a good idea to do a deep dive on this bike and take a closer look! Alyssa was kind enough to answer a few questions for us to give us a … Continue reading Dream Build: Alyssa’s Warakin

Quitting: A Cyclist’s Guide to Graceful Exits

Words and Photos by Sarah Swallow Bikepacking trips and events can require months of training and preparation, financial investment, and time off work and away from loved ones. So, what leads us to quit things we have put so much emotional, physical, and financial energy into completing? How do we avoid quitting? How do we know when to stop, when to pivot, or when to … Continue reading Quitting: A Cyclist’s Guide to Graceful Exits

Otso Hoot Ti MADE Dream Build

Otso Hoot Ti – MADE Dream Build

The Otso Hoot Ti is a premium titanium hardtail mountain bike designed with fun in mind. It has short 425mm chainstays, a slack 65º head tube angle, a steep 76º seat tube angle that altogether make for a rowdy yet stable riding experience. It climbs great, it shines when you point it downhill, and it definitely brings the party to any line on the trail. … Continue reading Otso Hoot Ti – MADE Dream Build

Support Through the Unsupported – Unbound XL 

Words by Becca Book, Images by @marathonfoto On the last Friday of May, an odd coalition of 192 cyclists packed Emporia’s main street for the 355 mile Unbound XL with a range of equipment ranging from ultra-light to ultra-prepared. The camera crew hovering in a helicopter above us was in stark contrast to other bikepacking races I have done, which by and large start on … Continue reading Support Through the Unsupported – Unbound XL