SCOTT Sports’ latest film, Infinite Pursuit, documents Otto’s 5:43:50 effort on one of cycling’s most demanding climbs.
SCOTT Sports athlete Hannah Otto has set a new Mauna Kea Fastest Known Time, completing the iconic sea-to-summit route in 5:43:50. Her effort is documented in the new film, Infinite Pursuit: Hannah Otto vs. Mauna Kea, which captures the scale of the ride and the preparation required to take on one of cycling’s most formidable routes.
Rising from the Pacific Ocean to nearly 14,000 feet above sea level, the Mauna Kea climb covers 55 miles and 13,700 feet of elevation gain, combining steep gradients, changing conditions, and a high-altitude finish. The route becomes even more difficult as the climb goes on, with thinning air and a steep final 10-plus mile stretch before the summit.
“Mauna Kea is one of those efforts where you know pretty quickly it is going to ask everything from you,” said Otto. “It is long, exposed, and there is really nowhere to hide once you are in it. Setting the FKT was special, but more than anything, I am proud of how much went into the effort and how we were able to see it through.”
The new film follows Otto’s pursuit from preparation through execution, capturing the physical and mental demands of a ride where pacing, weather, altitude, and terrain all become part of the outcome. Rather than simply revisiting the result, Infinite Pursuit shows what it takes to deliver a performance at that level.
“Hannah’s Mauna Kea ride is exactly the kind of effort that deserves a larger spotlight,” said Garth Spencer of SCOTT Sports USA. “This is a real athletic achievement on a route that carries weight well beyond a single segment or social post for SCOTT. The film gives the industry and riders a chance to see the scale of the challenge and the caliber of the performance.”
SCOTT Sports will host a screening of Infinite Pursuit: Hannah Otto vs. Mauna Kea during Sea Otter Classic on Friday, April 17 at 6:00 p.m. at 456 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey, CA.
Event Details: Hannah Otto & SCOTT Sports | Infinite Pursuit Viewing Party Tickets, Friday, Apr 17 from 6 pm to 9 pm | Eventbrite
Strava Ride: https://www.strava.com/activities/16237777895/segments/3416621641501956698
