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Full Name	Ryder Hesjedal
Occupation	Cyclist
Date Of Birth	Dec 9, 1980(1980-12-09)
Age	44
Birthplace	Victoria
Country	Australia
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Ryder Hesjedal Biography

Ryder Hesjedal is one of the most popular and richest Cyclist who was born on December 9, 1980 in Victoria, Australia.

Eric Ryder Hesjedal (/ˈ r aɪ d ər ˈ h ɛ ʃ ə d ɑː l / ; born December 9, 1980) is a Canadian retired professional racing cyclist who competed in both mountain biking and road racing between 1998 and 2016. Hesjedal won a silver medal at the 1998 Junior, 2001 Under-23, and Elite world championship in mountain biking. He turned professional with U.S. Postal Service in 2004 after several years with the Rabobank continental team. Having previously finished in fifth place at the 2010 Tour de France, Hesjedal won his first and only Grand Tour at the 2012 Giro d’Italia, the first Grand Tour win by a Canadian. Other major wins include two stages at the Vuelta a España, the first such stage wins by a Canadian.

During the Tour de France, Hesjedal finished 4th in the third stage, which featured some cobbled sections, after leading by himself for much of the race until being caught in the last 6 kilometres (3.7 miles). He was awarded the most combative rider on the day and thus wore red numbers for the fourth stage. On July 22, Hesjedal again finished fourth, this time on stage 17 on the famed slopes of the Col du Tourmalet. Hesjedal went on to finish fifth in the overall classification of the race, the highest Canadian finish in the race in 22 years, when Bauer finished fourth in the 1988 Tour de France. Hesjedal went on to say of his result:

Ryder Hesjedal Net Worth

Ryder Hesjedal is one of the richest Cyclist from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ryder Hesjedal 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In the fall, Hesjedal had a strong showing in the Italian classic Giro di Lombardia, where he finished sixth in a race that was marked by heavy rain and low temperatures, as only 54 riders out of 197 completed the race. He then looked to end his season on a high note at the Tour of Beijing, putting it all on the line on the hilly fifth stage, where he attacked relentlessly. Only BMC Racing Team rider Steve Cummings could follow him as he tried to put as much distance as possible between himself and race leader Tony Martin. Hesjedal missed his gamble however, was out-sprinted by Cummings for the victory and had to settle for second place for the stage and 18th in the overall classification.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Ryder Hesjedal height 187 cm Dharmakkan weight 160 lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Ryder Hesjedal Dating?

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In 2009 Hesjedal competed in the Vuelta a España. He finished second of the mountainous tenth stage behind Simon Gerrans (Cervélo TestTeam), registering the same time as the victor. He did not miss his chance days later on stage 12 however, when he detached himself from the favorites’ group on the final climb to the Alto de Velefique. He joined the lone escapee David García Dapena (Xacobeo–Galicia) and tried to shake him off, but García resisted. Hesjedal outsprinted his rival near the line to take the victory. With that feat, he became the first Canadian to win a Vuelta stage and the first Canadian individual winner of a Grand Tour stage since Steve Bauer in the 1988 Tour de France. However, he abandoned later and did not take the start of the eighteenth stage. Hesjedal was the only Canadian to compete in the Tour de France in both 2008 and 2009 – the first Canadian to ride in the race in more than 10 years.

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Dharmakkan Ranked on the list of most popular Cyclist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Ryder Hesjedal celebrates birthday on December 9 of every year.

Hesjedal had a quieter 2011 year, with a few near wins. In April, he put in a spirited effort to finish in ninth position of the Tour of the Basque Country, a World Tour event. He placed in the top 7 for four of the six stages, but went from fifth overall to ninth after the final day individual time trial, where he came in a minute and 52 seconds behind Tony Martin. He performed well in the Tour de France though he did not finish as well as his 6th placing of the previous year. He came 18th overall and was part of Garmin–Cervélo’s team time trial victory on stage 2. On the mountainous stage 16 concluding in Gap, Hesjedal came in sight of the finish line with his teammate Thor Hushovd and another Norwegian, Edvald Boasson Hagen. He set his teammate up by taking the first position and riding hard, allowing Hushovd to launch his sprint and take the win, with Hesjedal coming in third. Other notable results from 2011 included a fourth place at the GP Miguel Induráin, a 10th overall spot at the Tour of California, twelfth at the classic La Flèche Wallonne and eleventh on a World Tour race held on his home soil, the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal.

Top Facts about Ryder Hesjedal

1. Ryder Hesjedal is a retired Canadian professional racing cyclist.
2. He won the 2012 Giro d’Italia, becoming the first Canadian to do so.
3. Hesjedal also competed in multiple Tour de France races.
4. He was born on December 9, 1980, in Victoria, British Columbia.
5. Hesjedal started his cycling career as a mountain biker before transitioning to road racing.
6. In addition to his Grand Tour win, he has several other notable victories and podium finishes.
7. Hesjedal represented Canada at the Olympics three times (2004, 2008, and 2012).
8. He retired from professional cycling in October 2016 after a successful career spanning over a decade.
9. Throughout his career, he was known for his climbing abilities and strong performances in time trials.
10. Hesjedal remains an influential figure in Canadian cycling history and continues to be involved in the sport through coaching and mentoring young riders.

What is Ryder Hesjedal doing now?

Hesjedal now resides in his hometown of Victoria, British Columbia.

What year did Ryder Hesjedal win the Giro?

Ryder Hesjedal is a retired Canadian professional cyclist, and the first Canadian to win a Grand Tour race with his victory at the 2012 Giro d’Italia.

Who is the black rider in the Tour de France?

The day Yohann Gene became the first black cyclist to compete in Tour de France.

What is Tour de Victoria?

The 2022 ride is scheduled for Saturday, August 20th. We look forward to riding with you then! Ryder Hesjedal’s Tour de Victoria presented by Scotiabank is a traffic-controlled, fully supported, mass-participation cycling event in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia.

How many Canadians are in the Tour de France?

This means that there will be three Canadians at the Tour, the most since

2013. TDF2021 is around the corner and we are thrilled to hunt for stage wins

      with these guys. You can watch the 2021 Tour de France on FloBikes.