On 20 June 2024, Swedish long-distance cyclist Jimmy Rönn crossed the finish line as the winner of the famous transcontinental ultra-distance road cycling race – the RAAM – and fulfilled a long-cherished dream. He covered the 4,962 km between Oceanside (California) and Atlantic City on the East Coast in under 9 days, supported by his team, JR Ultracycling, and ATG® Glove Solutions.
“Some of my most treasured memories of this unbelievable journey include watching the sunrise in Monument Valley, cycling through the Rockies, and arriving in Atlantic City with its view of the Atlantic Ocean”, says Jimmy, following his victory.
For racing cyclists, the renowned RAAM is one of the greatest challenges of their career. The ultra-endurance race demands everything from the riders as they cycle through the different climates of 13 US states. In just a few days they cover almost 5,000 kilometres, climb around 52,000 metres in altitude and get by on as little sleep as possible.
During this gruelling race, Jimmy Rönn’s team worked tirelessly to ensure he could always rely on his bike despite the tough road and weather conditions. ATG supported the crew with the right gloves – the MaxiFlex® Ultimate™ with their unique AD-APT® cooling technology and 360° breathability – allowing the team’s technicians to lend a cool and dry hand whenever needed.
Before lifting the winner’s trophy in Atlantic City, Jimmy Rönn spent exactly 8 days, 18 hours and 11 minutes on his bike, reaching an average speed of 26 km/h: an amazing achievement, for which we at ATG would like to congratulate him!