Toronto ultra-endurance athlete Peter Oyler will compete in the 2009 Race Across America (RAAM), while fundraising in support of Kids Help Phone. Peter will ride RAAM 2009 on OCTTO components.
Every year since 1982, RAAM crosses the Continental U.S.A from Pacific Ocean to Atlantic Ocean. The distance is 30% longer than the Tour de France but racers finish in half the time with no rest days. RAAM 2009 starts on June 17 (close to the summer solstice to provide competitors the maximum daylight hours).
Peter completed his first RAAM in 2007 covering 5,069km between Oceanside, California and Atlantic City, New Jersey in 11 days, 4 hours, riding about 22 hours/day. He finished in 8th overall in that rookie attempt. With the benefit of experience and a stronger support crew, OCTTO believes Team Oyler has a good shot at winning in 2009. Peter has, among other races, completed 13 Ironman triathlons.
Kids Help Phone (1-800-668-6868) is Canada's only national phone and web counselling and information service for children and youth. Kids Help Phone is: Bilingual | Toll-free | Open 24/7 | Confidential and anonymous | Staffed by professional counsellors
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Daniele DeFranceschi, who rides for the OCTTO-sponsored Jet Fuel Coffee Cycling Team, was profiled in an article in a recent edition of Windsor Life magazine about the historic 50th edition of the Tour de Via Italia bicycle race in Windsor, Canada.
The well-written article about the race, the riders and the historical and cultural impact on Windsor, is on p.57 of the August/September edition of Windsor Life. It can be downloaded in PDF format from their website here.
In 2008, the JetFuel Coffee Cycling Team rides these OCTTO Professional-Grade Components: handlebar-tape, carbon bottle-cages, carbon seatpost, carbon-handlebar, stems.
The Count rode an OCTTO Reference Series road frameset for the first time during the 850km Tour for Kids epic fundraiser. Here is his report:
"With a few days to go to the Tour for Kids, I was asked if I would be willing to ride the Tour on an OCTTO frame to give some feedback. I jumped at the chance to be a Guinea Pig for the Doctor on one of his new frames.
After the parts transfer from my Renaissance and some scrambling for small parts, the bike was finally complete and ready to go Wednesday night around 8pm (the tour only started Thursday at 8 am)!! So with a few meters test riding before, we started our 800+ kilometer trek.
The bike performed outstandingly and was a joy to ride. I have ridden carbon before (OCLV, Kestrel, etc) so I knew what to expect. The frame built up was light (16 1/2 lbs complete with OCTTO cages, pedals and a small saddle bag) and very responsive.
The bike handled well and as expected was nice over the road 'chatter', a plus when riding 200+ kms a day. Climbs (which there were plenty) were not a problem both in the saddle and out with no excessive flex anywhere.
On the descents, the prototype OCTTO 1400g aero wheels were the class of the field. They rolled out so well I was passing everyone on downhills. When the speed was ramped up on the flats, the OCTTO was right there for me handling all kinds of accelerations with ease.
All in all I was very happy with the way the bike handled and look forward to a few more rides on it before the Doctor wants her back
..countr.."
OCTTO will sponsor the 2008 Ontario Cyclocross Championships to be held in downtown Toronto's Riverdale Park on November 23rd.
Word from the organizers themselves:
"Things are going beautifully, we have had good cooperation with T.O Park officials, the OCA and other... the forums are already chatting about the event on cyclocrossontario.com. The excitement level is HIGH!!. Mike Garrigan National Champion CX will be in the upcoming CX handbook produced by the OCA. He was at the Riverdale Park along with a photographer just this week taking action shots on the proposed CX course. There is talk of a beer tent / garden but this has yet to be confirmed."
Downloads: Race-Poster / Directions to Race / Course-Layout
This coming August 13~16 is the Tour for Kids epic cycling event.
The participants, will traverse between 200 and 800 kilometers of road, over a 2 and 4-day ride in Eastern Ontario.
By raising funds through cycling, children and youths cancer-recovery support programmes will benefit. The Tour for Kids organizers note that about 1700 more children each year in Canada are diagnosed with cancer, to join the 10,000+ already living with this disease.
OCTTO is supporting this ride; you can make an instant and secure online donation by clicking here.
(For more information on how YOU or a friend can participate in Tour For Kids, as a rider, volunteer or a sponsor, please visit the Tour For Kid's website.
We highly recommend participating. It's a fully supported tour, the organizers really provide ample amenities for the participants. The level of organization is top-notch and there is a great atmosphere surrounding the event. I was equally impressed with the number of novice cyclists who were participating, so if you have only a moderate level of cyclo-fitness then you are already qualified to register.)
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT ! ! !
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OCTTO Components will sponsor the 2008 Ontario Cyclocross Championships to be held in downtown Toronto's Riverdale Park on November 23rd.
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