She freaking did it! Competitive Cyclist and Backcountry athlete @thehannahotto just set the first known women’s FKT for climbing and descending Kilimanjaro by bike in a single day, finishing in just over 10 hours. Her day started at 3 am in the rainforest, with monkeys screaming through the dark. From there: 40% gradients, rock scrambling with the bike on her back, and marching through a snow covered summit in 10 degree cold. Then, with just 2 miles to go, her bike slid out in the mud. Her foot got caught, and she felt the bone snap. She crawled to her bike, used it as a crutch, and pedaled the final 2 miles with one leg. X-rays later confirmed a tibia fracture. Hannah is headed back to the US for further care, and her focus is on the achievement itself. In her words: “Being the first to achieve something feels really special because it’s something that can never change.” Hannah is raising funds through her Beyond the Summit campaign, and you can be part of it. Our limited “Beyond the Summit” BGA Tahoe Sun Hoodie is available now, with sale profits going directly to her fundraiser. Link in bio. Hannah, we are in awe. Heal up! And stay tuned for the film. Hannah says it’s going to be the biggest and best one yet. 📸: @rachael.galipo #HannahOtto #Kilimanjaro #FKT #CompetitiveCyclist #Backcountry