Quintana Roo Partners with Athlete and Content Creator Owen “Pedz” Peddle ahead of IRONMAN 70.3 Mallorca

May 8, 2026

The Former DJ who transformed his life through endurance sport joins the Quintana Roo family as he targets IRONMAN Wales in 2027

Chattanooga, TN/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Quintana Roo Bicycles is excited to announce a partnership with Owen Peddle — known to his 91,500 Instagram followers and 35,800 TikTok followers as Owen Pedz — a former DJ whose remarkable personal transformation through endurance sport has made him one of the most authentic and relatable voices in the age group triathlon community.

Pedz’ story is one of real, unglamorous, hard-earned change. Starting his journey at 329 lbs, he decided to overhaul his life through running and endurance sport — not for a viral moment, but for himself. What began as a personal pursuit of weight loss and self-improvement has evolved into something far bigger: a public commitment to chasing endurance goals that has resonated deeply with a growing audience.

Over the last two years, he has documented every step of the process with radical honesty: the breakthroughs and the setbacks, the bad training days and the race-day nerves—a commitment that built such a loyal and engaged community around him.

His journey to his first IRONMAN 70.3 — completed at Swansea with zero prior experience in open water swimming or road cycling — captured the imagination of tens of thousands. The documentary he released chronicling those final six weeks before race day laid bare the full emotional and physical toll of the challenge: the doubt, the preparation, the grit, and ultimately the triumph of crossing a once impossible finish line.

The chapter Pedz is writing now is his most ambitious yet. With a full IRONMAN in Wales in 2027 firmly in his sights, the next two years are mapped out with purpose: IRONMAN 70.3 Mallorca and IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea serving as key proving grounds along the way. Each race is not just a target, but a milestone in a bigger story — one that his audience is watching unfold in real time.

It is a story that Quintana Roo is honored to be part of. Pedz will race aboard the Quintana Roo Service Route Tri — a drop-bar tri bike engineered to balance a strong endurance position, handling on technical and hilly courses, and aerodynamics, making it the ideal partner for an athlete building toward his potential. For Quintana Roo, the partnership reflects a deeply held belief that triathlon belongs to everyone willing to put in the work.

“At Quintana Roo, we build bikes for athletes who are serious about the pursuit — and Owen embodies that in every sense,” said Chris Pascarella, Quintana Roo President and CEO. “His journey is a testament to what is possible when someone commits fully to changing their life, and it is the kind of story that reminds all of us why endurance sport matters. We are not just proud to put Owen on a Quintana Roo; we are genuinely grateful to have a small hand in the next chapter of a journey that is already inspiring so many people. That is exactly the kind of partnership we want to be part of.”

“I’m buzzing to be partnering with Quintana Roo,” says Pedz. “The Service Route Tri feels like the perfect bike for where I’m at right now and where I’m trying to get to. I’m still very early in my triathlon journey, so to have a bike like this and be part of the launch is really exciting. I can’t wait to get stuck into Mallorca and see what we can do on race day.”

This Saturday, Pedz lines up at IRONMAN 70.3 Alcúdia-Mallorca — his first race aboard the Quintana Roo Service Route Tri, and another step forward on a road that is building toward something remarkable. He will then return to familiar territory at IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea in July before tackling the ultimate goal: IRONMAN Wales in 2027. Follow along. It is going to be some journey. For more about his journey, you can capture him on the Quintana Roo Instagram channel at @quintanarootri

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About American Bicycle Group/Quintana Roo

Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, American Bicycle Group (ABG) manufactures three brands of high-performance bikes – Quintana Roo (QR) triathlon and road bikes, wetsuits and swimskins; OBED carbon all-road, gravel and mountain bikes; and Litespeed titanium road, gravel and mountain bikes. With an over 36-year legacy, Quintana Roo has pioneered aerodynamic and technical innovations with athlete-first design for nearly four decades, earning a place in the top three triathlon brands by market share in the Americas, and a perennial top-10 placement in the IRONMAN World Championships bike count for two decades. For more information: quintanarootri.com, obedbikes.com and litespeed.com.

Contact:

Jay Prasuhn

Marketing Content Specialist

American Bicycle Group

jay.prasuhn@americanbicyclegroup.com