Otis Roubaix 2023 | Akron's Hill Climb Challenge

Damn It, Otis! Brutal start to the 2023 edition of the Otis Roubaix. Rain, wind, cold... pretty much perfect conditions for a Dirty River Bicycle Works not-sponsored ride. Approx. 38 miles and 3,800 feet of Akron's steepest climbs, many of which are brick, cobblestone, or worse. After-party at Missing Fall Brewery. Some swag from Cannondale. That pizza never tasted so good.
My DeFeet woolly boolies and kneelers kept me warm. Save yourself some money on your own DeFeet socks and accessories with code: WHITEHAIR15 at defeet.com/.
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[@JDandy]

Well done my friend! You captured the essence of the event.
I might have to invest in some shoe covers for these types of occasions. 😂

[@TheLankyCyclist]

My shoe covers were just water balloons attached to my feet after about 20 minutes

[@ElevationEveryWeekend]

Looks like an eclectic collection of bikes! And a fun ride. Those old red brick streets are super cool.

[@TheLankyCyclist]

Couple of fat bikes out there!

[@OhioMTBTrails]

That looked like a ton of fun! I will have to going in the action next time!

[@TheLankyCyclist]

It’s a solid Sufferfest… right up your alley

[@JDirom]

20% is no joke. I would have probably felt my soul leave my body on that.

[@TheLankyCyclist]

👻 🪦 surface is ridiculous too. Almost. Need an MTB.

[@johnwilliams4849]

Cadillac Hill Akron Ohio…..

[@330_Crew]

3:17 - am I watching Lanky or Fitzwater video?

[@TheLankyCyclist]

Hired a new editor 😉