Watch as we go on a captivating adventure with Owen Vermeulen ([ Ссылка ]) as he pedals his way from addiction's grasp and living on the streets of Vancouver's Downtown East Side, to the liberating world of cycling and becoming an Elite level gravel cyclist for Opicure Foundation. This documentary showcases the power of resilience, the support of a diverse cycling community, and the determination to inspire change.
Owen, a former professional skateboarder, faced addiction but found hope in the rhythm of the pedal. Follow his remarkable journey as he takes on the Transcordilleras race, battling adversity and rising above setbacks.
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:38 - History
03:57 - Cycling as a recovery tool
05:40 - Free from addiction
06:49 - Getting to Colombia
09:07 - The first person I told the truth to
10:08 - The start of Transcordilleras
11:29 - Diversity in cycling
12:50 - The Race
16:52 - Closing notes
Huge THANK YOU to all the sponsors who helped Owen get to where he is today and to all the support from Transcordilleras, Terradosa, Abbura Colombia, Steven Guzman for getting these shots to us.
Thank you to Opicure Foundation for all the work you do to support people in recovery from addiction. OpiCure is committed to bringing awareness of opioid abuse, redefining best practices for addiction recovery and devoting resources to affect positive change in the Utah community and beyond. It is in partnership with the cycling community that they make a difference. Simply stated, OpiCure is committed to utilizing the bicycle as a tool to assist those struggling with opioid addiction in their recovery process. To learn more and to find out how you can support this great cause, visit [ Ссылка ]
Other sponsors
- The Feed
- CANYON CLLCTV
- Spinergy Wheels
- Wahoo Fitness
- Giro Cycling
- Kenda Tires
- Reform Saddle
- HMPL Design
B-Roll Credits to
@StevenGuzman
@AburraColombia
@TrueCrimeCentral
@ExploreVancouverCanada
@waltzvisuals1949
@user-dw5gp4iv8o
@Pixadisc
@musigncorp4464
