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Surly Midnight Special Custom Build Complete Parts List
Surly Midnight Special — Custom Build Parts List
When I started this Surly Midnight Special project, I wasn’t just l...
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Building the "Best" Surly Midnight Special YouTube Series
Building the "Best" Surly Midnight Special
At Ottawa Bike and Trail, we love the creative process of building a bi...
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Flint Hills Trail State Park - Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Flint Hills Trail State Park Joins the Rail-Trail Hall of Fame
On September 6, 2025, trail lovers from across Kansas ...
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Our First Rivendell Custom Build: Susie W. Longbolts aka Wolbis Slugstone
Rivendell Bikes at Ottawa Bike and Trail
One of our long-standing shop goals has been to carry Rivendell bicycles. ...
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Rivendell Joe Appaloosa Pre-Order Information
If you’ve been following the shop, you know we’re an approved Rivendell Bicycle Works dealer. Rivendell is a small, ...
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How Tariffs Are Affecting Us — and What It Means for You
How Recent Trade Policy Changes Are Impacting Our Shop — and What It Means for You
With the recent updates to interna...
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Flint Hills Flyer: A Bicycle Adventure
All Aboard the Flint Hills Flyer: A Bicycle Adventure
Get ready to roll down the rails—err, trails—on one of the most...
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Cheap Bike Build 2025: Making this Vintage Kalkhoff Cool!
What can you build with just $150? That’s the challenge we took on in the Cheap Bike Build Off 2025, a budget-friendl...
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Unbound Gravel Race-Day Support—Reserve Your Spot Now!
We’re excited to announce the rollout of our Unbound Gravel Race-Day Support Team! As an email subscriber, you’ll hav...
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Dec 14, 2024
Two NEW U.S.Bike Routes Through Kansas Announced By Adventure Cycling Association
Adventure Cycling Association announced two new bike routes through Kansas. One of the routers USBR 55 passes through Ottawa and uses the Prairie Spirit Trail State Park. In this article we provide route information and details about the new routes.
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Nov 26, 2024
5 Reasons to Buy Your Electric Bike Locally at Ottawa Bike and Trail This Holiday Season
Why Buying Your Electric Bike Locally at Ottawa Bike and Trail Is the Smartest Choice
With the holidays right aroun...
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Sep 19, 2024
Moonrise Bike Ride 2024
The 2024 Moonrise Bike Ride was a resounding success, solidifying its reputation as a unique cycling event and the l...
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