Olympic road cyclist Lyne Bessette and her husband, #1 ranked US Cyclocross rider Tim Johnson, are building interest and excitement in cyclocross, a bike racing hybrid that combines road cycling with mountain biking, during a year-long tour of the United States in a 2007 Toyota Tundra pickup truck equipped with a LEER Model 100XQ truck cap outfitted with the unique LEER Adventure Package of options and accessories.

Lyne and Tim, among the most successful competitive cyclists in North America, are racing in over a dozen USA Cycling sanctioned events during the 2007-08 season with the support of leading names in the cycling and outdoor recreation industry, including Toyota, LEER, Thule (roof racks and trailers) Cannondale (bicycles), Mavic (wheels), SRAM (bike components), Adidas (shoes and apparel), Oakley (sports eyewear), Tektro (brakes), Swisstop (brake pads), Health Net Pro Cycling Team presented by Maxxis (the #1 ranked US road cycling team), and others.

Life on the road for Lyne and Tim means hours behind the wheel of the new Toyota Tundra traveling to and from races, public appearances and sports shows, carrying the gear they need to be competitive at cycling’s highest level – and their constant canine companion, Vitesse, a two year old Golden Retriever. Fortunately for them, the LEER Model 100XQ truck cap turns the otherwise unprotected Tundra truck bed into a secure, lockable, weather-tight space for the mountains of gear and personal belongings necessary for a year’s worth of competition – and life – on the go.

The Adventure Package option adds useful storage conveniences to the LEER truck cap, including a nylon headliner that insulates against sound and temperature extremes, a 3-outlet 12V powerblock, that provides power for a wide range of 12 volt appliances, and a ceiling-mounted gear net for stowing bulky items out of the way. Outside, on top of the cap is a Thule Aero-Bar roof rack and genuine Thule gear accessories perfect for transporting spare bikes and other items too big to fit elsewhere.

Much of the sport of cyclocross takes place in rugged, hilly terrain; events are often punctuated by mid-winter rain and snow. That’s why the powerful and nimble new Tundra is the perfect vehicle for Lyne and Tim. With its hefty V-8 power plant and available 4 wheel drive, it can deliver the cycling superstars to any venue, no matter how remote or inaccessible. And unlike SUVs, the LEER-equipped Tundra provides a huge lockable space outside the passenger compartment for the dirty, wet, muddy, smelly gear that needs to be transported after the day’s races are over.

Successful athletic careers, like the ones shared by Lyne and Tim, combine technology, physical performance and competitive drive into a winning result. The same winning elements have turned the LEER Adventure Package-equipped Tundra into a winner too! More information on the travels of Lyne Bessette and Tim Johnson, and complete details on the LEER Model 100XQ and Adventure Package option is available at www.leer.com.