Tom Oehler is not new to the cycling world: in 1997 he took part in his first trial competitions, starting his professional career.
Source: press release
For more than six years, the 39-year-old was among the top three in the UCI world results and became vice-world junior champion and European Indoor BikeTrial champion. In 2008 he crowned his career with the title of BIU BikeTrial World Champion.
Since 2008, the new HAIBIKE athlete has been focusing on trial shows and media projects. Since 2011 he has increasingly focused on mountain biking, utilizing his unique skills and showcasing his versatility on social media.
Athlete and bike artist
Tom is both a successful athlete and an artist on pedals. He holds two Guinness World Records: for the highest wall climb on a bike (2.895m) and for the fastest 400m hurdles race on a bike (44,65 seconds).
“With HAIBIKE I have the opportunity to focus more on producing spectacular content. This way I can motivate other bikers and kids to get on the bike, go out and have fun”, Tom Oehler.
Tom's goals with HAIBIKE
Tom Oehler has been using his e-bike for a few years and appreciates the freedom and versatility it offers him. His last big video project “No room for mistakes” was a high altitude mountain bike action video shot in the Dolomites.
Thanks to the HAIBIKE e-bikes, Tom Oehler will be able to go even further beyond the performances and explore ever more challenging territories allowing him to capture breathtaking images for his video projects and offering viewers a unique and engaging experience.
“For me, HAIBIKE is perfect because I am fascinated by the innovative technology of this brand and the extraordinary athletes who represent it. I would like to join the HAIBIKE team of athletes and implement new projects together with them,” says Tom Oehler. In particular, he is enthusiastic about the new Light e-mtb series, perfect for touring and reaching the highest peaks.
Tom Oehler's greatest hits:
• 5 times Austrian Bike Trial Champion;
• UCI Junior World Vice-Champion in 2001;
• Among the top 3 in the UCI Trial 26″ Elite ranking from 2002 to 2008;
• BIU Senior Indoor European Champion in 2006;
• BIU Senior World Champion in 2008;
• Guinness Book of Records for “highest bicycle wall climb” in 2009;
• Guinness Book of Records for “the fastest 400m hurdles on a bicycle” in 2013.
