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
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.
Golden sunlight filtered through the morning fog as 166 racers gathered at the foot of the Andes in the small Chilean town of Coyhaique. This is Across Andes – a 1,000 km (595 mile) self-supported gravel race that weaves through Chile’s diverse landscapes. The 2024 route spotlighted the fjords, rainforests and dry high altitude grasslands of Northern Patagonia. A small group of locals and supporters … Continue reading Winning Across Andes – Becca’s Race Recap
If you’re a bikepacker who’s used to touring speeds or social rides, and are considering racing, or even just some rides with longer days, this blog post is written for you. Continue reading How to go faster without pedaling (much) harder…
