The LowestRates Cycling Team is proud to announce a new partnership between Bell Helmets and the team for the upcoming 2017 season. The team will be sporting Bell Helmets in both road and time trail events.
While racing road events, the team will use to all new Zephyr MIPS helmet. This lightweight and highly ventilated helmet will keep the riders comfortable and looking great, while the integrated MIPS system will provide added head protection in the event of a crash.
“This year we have the new Bell Zephyr helmet, so we wanted to find a good team to be on Bell helmets. The Zephyr has integrated the MIPS system for this year, and has all new styling. This helmet is more ventilated, looks great, and the collaboration with the race team will help to promote this new helmet.” Martin Rancourt – Marketing Coordinator at OGC
During time trials, the team will use the Javalin. The sleek design will help the riders save seconds while racing against the clock.
Bell Helmets are distributed in Canada by Outdoor Gear Canada. The team will be working closely with OGC, using several of their premium brands for the upcoming season, and are excited to develop this partnership into the future.
ABOUT BELL HELMETS
Bell is a premium helmet manufacture that produces protection equipment in the Powersports and Cycling industries. Established in 1954, Bell has been at the forefront of the helmet industry, and continues to be with the Zephyr MIPS road helmet.
ABOUT OUTDOOR GEAR CANADA
Outdoor Gear Canada was founded in 1979, and is a distributor of premium cycling products to retailers across Canada. Started in the apartment of David Bowman and a friend, OGC has expanded to serve hundreds of local retailers through distribution centers in Montreal and Vancouver, and represents some of the best and most recognizable brands in cycling.
ABOUT LOWESTRATES CYCLING TEAM
Founded by Frédérick Gates, a Gatineau cycling enthusiast and visionary, the team’s identity has been evolving over the past two seasons, while achieving impressive success both on and off the bike. The LowestRates Cycling Team has distinguished itself in UCI sanctioned races in Europe, Africa, the United States, and in Canada over the last year. Aside from racing, the team has committed itself to raising awareness and contribute to the development of cycling in Rwanda.