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Retirement, results and regrets: Ryder Hesjedal looks back as his career ends
Cyclingtips, Shane Stokes, 24 October 2016
Posted by: Bitossi
Ryder Hesjedal exits his apartment beside Girona’s Onyar river, walks a few metres and props his bike close to the outdoor tables of the Duran café. It’s been his local for many years and he is on first-name terms with the staff.
Au Giro pour joier le Gènèral
Velo-Club, Charles Marsault, 4 April 2016
Posted by: Bitossi
A quelques heures du départ du Tour du Pays Basque, Ryder Hesjedal s'est confié à Velo-Club. Avec nous, il a évoqué ses prochains objectifs, mais aussi la suite de sa carrière.
Ryder Hesjedal at 2016 Tour Down Under
Pedamag, James Raison, 21 January 2016
Posted by: Bitossi
Ryder Hesjdal is liberally applying sunscreen before heading out for a training ride on the eve of the 2016 Tour Down Under. The hot South Australian summer awaits him outside.
Retirement was on plate, but Giro changed his mind.
Velo News, Andrew Hood, 31 December 2015
Posted by: Bitossi
Ryder Hesjedal looked out of place, walking around at the Trek-Segafredo team camp. Perhaps even he wasn’t expecting to be gearing up for another season of racing as the final days of 2015 rolled by.
He sacado fuerzas de lo más profundo de mí.
Biciciclismo, Prensa Vuelta a España, 6 September 2014
Posted by: Bitossi
Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Sharp) ha encontrado, por fin, la recompensa a su trabajo y tenacidad. El canadiense ha sabido administrar sus fuerzas en la ascensión final de La Camperona para superar a Oliver Zaugg en los últimos metros y alzar los brazos en la 14ª etapa de la Vuelta a España. De paso, se ha reencontrado con una victoria que no conseguía desde que venció en el Giro de Italia 2012.
Ardennes loom large but Giro remains Hesjedal's top goal.
CYclingNews, Daniel Benson, 12 April 2013
Posted by: Bitossi
Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin Sharp) continues his build-up to a defence at the Giro d'Italia with the Ardennes Classics kicking off this weekend.
The Canadian rider has always been a factor in Amstel, Flèche and Liège, with top-ten placings in each event over the last few years, and with Dan Martin in a rich vein of form too, Garmin look well equipped for the week ahead.
For Hesjedal the focus is firmly on the Giro d'Italia, although he knows that his current form should mean he features in the upcoming races too.
2012 Giro d'Italia Winner Ryder Hesjedal
Pro Cycling News, Luke Allingham, 6 September 2012
Posted by: Bitossi
Ryder Hesjedal started his career in cycling with Mountain biking, where he placed 2nd in the UCI Junior Mountain Bike World Championships in 1998. In 2001 and 2003 the 31 year old from British Columbia placed 2nd at the U23 World Mountain Bike Championships and UCI Mountain Bike & Trials World Championships.
On His Injuries at the Tour and the Olympics Ahead
Pedal, Pedal, 13 July 2012
Posted by: Bitossi
Coming off his historic Giro d’Italia, in which he became the first Canadian to win a Grand Tour, Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Sharp) had equally grand hopes for the Tour de France.
Pre-Tour, Pre-London
Pedal, Pedal, 28 June 2012
Posted by: Bitossi
Coming off his historic Giro d’Italia victory, in which he became the first Canadian ever to win a Grand Tour, Ryder Hesjedal is arguably the world’s highest flying Canadian athlete. The spring racing season ended with that Giro and has made way for the summer competitions, so there’s no holiday for the Victoria native.
Post-Giro Interview
Pedal, Amy Smolens, 7 June 2012
Posted by: Bitossi
Ryder Hesjedal has had a career full of history-making performances. At the 2008 Giro d’Italia he helped power team Garmin-Chipotle to its first Grand Tour Stage win, the Team Time Trial for which they are famous, propelling teammate Christian Vande Velde into the overall lead.
Hesjedal : «Incroyable»
L'Equipe, P. L. G, 27 May 2012
Posted by: Seb66
Rattrapé par l'émotion sur le podium, Ryder Hesjedal a insisté sur la portée de sa victoire au Giro, la première en Grand Tour pour un Canadien : «J'espère que ça provoquer des vocations».
« Là où je voulais être »
L'Equipe, P.L.G., 25 May 2012
Posted by: Seb66
Il est longtemps resté assis, le souffle coupé, sur un parking juste derrière la ligne d'arrivée. Ryder Hesjedal a mis quelques minutes avant de se relever, en ôtant ses lunettes ce qui laissait entrevoir un visage marqué par l'effort mais surtout un regard malicieux. Celui du coureur qui vient de réaliser le meilleur coup de la journée.
Can He Win the Giro…?
Pedal, Amy Smolens, 21 May 2012
Posted by: Bitossi
At the 2012 Giro d’Italia Ryder Hesjedal immediately proved that he deserved the designation as team Garmin-Barracuda’s leader, finishing the opening Time Trial with the top time among GC hopefuls.
On the First Rest Day at the Giro
Pedal, Amy Smolens, 8 May 2012
Posted by: Bitossi
Ryder Hesjedal is Garmin-Barracuda’s designated leader for the Giro d’Italia. Coming off a solid week at the Classics and helping teammate Andrew Talansky to 2nd overall at the Tour of Romandie, the Victoria, B.C.-native was on excellent form heading into the season’s first Grand Tour,
PEZ Talk: Garmin-Cervelo's Ryder Hesjedal
Pez Cyclingnews, Edmond Hood, 10 October 2011
Posted by: McK
It was always going to be hard for Ryder Hesjedal to match his 2010 season - strong showings in the Ardennes, including second in the Amstel Gold Race; a stage win in the Tour of California and an excellent seventh place in the world’s biggest race, le Tour de France. But 2011 hasn’t exactly been a bad year – with top ten finishes in the Volta ao Algarve, Criterium International, Pais Vasco and Tour of California; and a major contribution to Garmin’s glorious Tour.
"flying over the handlebars"
sportsnet.ca, 18 August 2011
Posted by: lucybears
Ryder Hesjedal on team success versus individual glory, overcoming crashes, the state of Canadian cycling and riding in his home country.
(Tour de France 2011)
"my ancestors are from Norway and the name’s Norwegian so yeah, three guys up there, pretty cool!"
pedalmag.com, Amy Smolens, 29 July 2011
Posted by: lucybears
After the Tour de France, Ryder Hesjedal finally had an opportunity to take a short break. His fourth Tour de France had some ups and some downs, finishing 18th overall. But his team, Garmin-Cervélo, was successful, no matter how you measure that word.
Post-Tour Interview with Ryder Hesjedal
Pedal, Amy Smolens, 28 July 2011
Posted by: Bitossi
After 21 stages covering 3,430.5 kilometres at the Tour de France, Ryder Hesjedal finally had an opportunity to take a short break. His fourth Tour de France had some ups (3rd place in Stage 16) and some downs (a crash in Stage 7.) But his team, Garmin-Cervélo, was successful, no matter how you measure that word: 4 stage wins (1 Team Time Trial, 1 for Tyler Farrar, 2 for Thor Hushovd,) 7 days in the yellow jersey (Hushovd,) 9th on GC (Tom Danielson) and last, but definitely not least, Team GC champions.
(Tour de France 2011)
Chipotle burritos again
pedalmag.com, Amy Smolens , 19 July 2011
Posted by: lucybears
The only Canadian in this year’s Tour de France is Victoria, BC’s Ryder Hesjedal. Last year he was in the headlines with some stellar rides on his way to an extraordinary 7th place on GC. I called Ryder at our appointed time to catch up on life at the world’s premier bike race…
(Tour de France 2011)
"This race is as wide open as it can be"
pedalmag.com, Amy Smolens , 14 July 2011
Posted by: lucybears
When we last left Ryder Hesjedal, he was on a high that can only be produced by having the yellow jersey on one’s team, in this case on the back of Thor Hushovd. Champagne was in Hesjedal’s immediate future. Since then, it’s been a week full of ups and downs.
(Tour de France 2011)
"This is about as good as it gets!"
pedalmag.com, Amy Smolens , 6 July 2011
Posted by: lucybears
Last July, Canadians were glued to their televisions and computers watching Ryder Hesjedal’s unexpected performance at the Tour de France. Hesjedal finished 7th overall, the second-highest Canadian finish ever at the Tour, behind the legendary Steve Bauer’s 4th place in 1988.
(Tour de France 2011)
‘Fitter and fresher’
velonews.com, Andrew Hood, 23 June 2011
Posted by: lucybears
Ryder Hesjedal will start his fourth Tour de France under very different circumstances than last year when the Garmin-Cervélo rider rode from strength to strength throughout the three weeks to arrive in Paris with the best Canadian result since Steve Bauer was fourth in 1988.
"There was no way I was going to miss Eroica"
velonews.com, Andrew Hood, 2 March 2011
Posted by: lucybears
Ryder Hesjedal will be aiming for victory in Saturday’s exciting battle over the strade bianche at the Monte Pasche Eroica, then jumping on an evening flight to France to start Paris-Nice the next day.
Reflecting on his best season yet
velonews.com, Andrew Hood, 9 November 2010
Posted by: lucybears
Ryder Hesjedal enjoyed a breakout season in 2010, scoring a podium finish with second at the Amstel Gold Race, a stage victory at the Tour of a California, all capped by a strong showing racing on home roads in the season-ending ProTour races in Canada.
"I think it's really simple"
pedalmag.com, Tim Lefebvre, 10 September 2010
Posted by: lucybears
The Restaurant La Terrasse in the Château Frontenac was the site of the Ryder Hesjedal press conference held earlier today. Hesjedal is one of the favourites for Friday’s Quebec City ProTour and he shared his thoughts on the course, Garmin's team strategy, and the pressure on him to podium…
"relief, simply relief"
pedalmag.com, Amy Smolens, 28 July 2010
Posted by: lucybears
This July, Canadians from Vancouver Island to Newfoundland and Labrador were increasingly transfixed by Ryder Hesjedal's exploits at the Tour de France. His 7th place was the second-highest Canadian finish ever at the Tour, behind the legendary Steve Bauer's 4th place in 1988.
"whatever happens in the next four days, it's still been a great race"
pedalmag.com, Amy Smolens , 22 July 2010
Posted by: lucybears
Before the 2010 Tour de France, few people would have pegged Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Transitions) as a top-10 contender. But since the team's designated leader, Christian Vande Velde, was forced to abandon the Tour, the Victoria native has picked up the slack and then some.
"I'm not setting any goals"
pedalmag.com, Amy Smolens, 13 July 2010
Posted by: lucybears
After 1,569 kilometres and almost 38 hours in the saddle, Ryder Hesjedal and the rest of the 186 competitors still in the Tour enjoyed a well-deserved rest day in the Alpine resort of Morzine-Avoriaz.
"to win a stage of the Tour is still a goal"
canadiancyclist.com, 13 July 2010
Posted by: lucybears
After eight stages of the Tour de France, Canadian Ryder Hesjedal continues to have the ride of his career, sitting in sixth place after the first two mountain stages. We spoke with Ryder during the first rest day of the Tour, in Morzine-Avoriaz.
"I was dreaming of victory!"
pezcyclingnews.com, Edmond Hood, 7 July 2010
Posted by: lucybears
Garmin’s Monday was disastrous, but yesterday, whilst they didn’t win the stage, they won a lot of hearts and crucial TV time, thanks to an epic from their big Canadian ‘rouleur,’ Ryder Hesjedal. Tired or not, he still had time for a few words after his ride.
"it was pretty nice to stand up on the that podium"
canadiancyclist.com, 7 July 2010
Posted by: lucybears
Victoria native and cyclist Ryder Hesjedal climbed the podium after the third stage of the Tour de France on Tuesday. The 29-year-old finished fourth on the stage, moved into fourth on General Classification and won the Most Aggressive Rider award for the stage.
The Consolation Prize
pedalmag.com, Amy Smolens, 7 July 2010
Posted by: lucybears
In Tuesday's Stage 3 of the Tour, Ryder Hesjedal initiated a break 12km into the stage, and the select group of seven worked well together to stay away most of the day. Toward the end Hesjedal went it alone over several sections of cobblestones, finally being caught 5km from the finish.
"I plan to be a big part of this week"
pedalmag.com, Andrew Rogers, 17 May 2010
Posted by: lucybears
Last season was a breakthrough year for Canada’s Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Transitions) winning a stage at the Vuelta and the Victoria, BC rider is off to another great start this season landing on the podium at Amstel Gold along with a number of top 10 finishes.
"it's a result that's made my spring"
pedalmag.com, Amy Smolens, 21 April 2010
Posted by: lucybears
When I found out that Canada's Ryder Hesjedal was on the podium in second place at the prestigious spring classic, the Amstel Gold Race, I let out an audible “wow!”. Following this stellar accomplishment we were eager to talk with the Victoria native, and he was quick to oblige:
Hesjedal happy with 2nd
velonews.com, Andrew Hood, 21 April 2010
Posted by: lucybears
Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Transitions) delivered a huge podium achievement with second place on Amstel Gold Race on Sunday. The Canadian hit the base of the Cauberg in perfect position and simply put his head down and hammered the pedals.
"I'm right where I want to be"
pedalmag.com, Amy Smolens, 4 April 2010
Posted by: lucybears
I was eating breakfast and catching up on the rest of the news when my Skype rang - it was Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Transitions) calling from Spain for our scheduled interview.
Ryder Hesjedal Wraps L'Eroica
pezcyclingnews.com, Edmond Hood, 8 March 2010
Posted by: lucybears
In just a few short years the Montepaschi Strade Blanche has of established itself as one of the most eagerly anticipated races on the calendar. Garmin-Transitions' Canadian Ryder Hesjedal has finished in the top ten of three of the four editions held thus far.
Hesjedal hopeful for wonderful worlds
velonews.com, Andrew Hood, 26 September 2009
Posted by: lucybears
Vuelta a España stage-winner Ryder Hesjedal has agreed to stay with Garmin-Slipstream through the 2011 season. Hesjedal is hoping to carry the momentum from his Vuelta a España stage victory at Velefique into Sunday’s elite men’s road race at Mendrisio, Switzerland.
(Vuelta a España 2009)
"something I'll never forget"
pedalmag.com, Amy Smolens, 22 September 2009
Posted by: lucybears
Ryder Hesjedal has been making Canadian road cycling history since crossing over from the mountain biking world in 2005 but he topped all of those accomplishments by becoming the first Canadian ever to win a stage at the Vuelta, when he crossed the line first in one of the race's five mountaintop finishes.
(Vuelta a España 2009)
"a beautiful day in the mountains"
pezcyclingnews.com, Edmond Hood, 18 September 2009
Posted by: lucybears
It took a day or two to get hold of Ryder – when you’re a Grand Tour stage winner, the whole world wants to talk to you – but here’s what he had to say about the biggest day of his career.
(Vuelta a España 2009)
'I never doubted that it was possible'
velonews.com, Andrew Hood, 12 September 2009
Posted by: lucybears
Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Slipstream) made history Friday when he became the first Canadian to win a stage at the Vuelta a España. Hesjedal also delivered Garmin’s second consecutive stage victory at the Vuelta with a gutsy late-stage performance up the grueling Velefique climb.
(Vuelta a España 2009)
"I’m not too unhappy"
pezcyclingnews.com, Edmond Hood, 11 September 2009
Posted by: lucybears
It was the second rest day when we caught up with Garmin’s Ryder Hesjedal, the day after his team mate Tyler Farrar’s long-time-coming first Grand Tour stage win - and two days after Ryder’s own excellent second place to Simon Gerrans.
(Vuelta a España 2009)
"definitely motivated"
pedalmag.com, Amy Smolens, 31 August 2009
Posted by: lucybears
At the Vuelta a España Canadian history will be made as there are four Canadians competing in this year's race. Ryder Hesjedal is the veteran of the bunch, having competed in five previous Grand Tours.
‘Happy with super-successful Tour’
velonews.com, Andrew Hood, 8 August 2009
Posted by: lucybears
Ryder Hesjedal, fresh off finishing his second Tour de France, is roaring into the second half of the 2009 season. After posting a strong fifth place at the Clásica San Sebastián he is now setting his sights on the Vuelta a España later this month before the world championships in Mendrisio.
(Tour de France 2009)
"we are still looking for stages"
canadiancyclist.com, 24 July 2009
Posted by: lucybears
We spoke with Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Slipstream) yesterday evening after stage 17 of the Tour de France - the hardest of the race. Hesjedal - Canada's only rider in the Tour this year - finished a strong 26th on the stage.
(Tour de France 2009)
"nothing's guaranteed in this Tour"
pezcyclingnews.com, Edmond Hood, 22 July 2009
Posted by: lucybears
The last time we spoke to Ryder Hesjedal was just after Garmin had run the mighty Astana squadra to within seconds in the TTT. A lot of Livestrong slogans have passed under the tyres since then. We caught up with a sleepy Ryder after le Petit et Grand Saint Bernards.
(Tour de France 2009)
"we have a few hills to get through first"
pedalmag.com, Amy Smolens, 21 July 2009
Posted by: lucybears
In his second Tour de France, Victoria, BC’s Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Slipstream) is looking more comfortable as the race progresses. Hesjedal enjoyed the Tour’s well-deserved second rest day in Sion, Switzerland, resting and fueling up for the grueling final week to come.
(Tour de France 2009)
"It’s a little bit of yin and yang"
pedalmag.com, Amy Smolens, 16 July 2009
Posted by: lucybears
So far, so good for Victoria, BC’s Ryder Hesjedal who is competing at the second Tour de France of his career. Despite two crashes earlier in the week, Hesjedal was satisfied with the nine stages gone by, happy to have a daylong breather, and optimistic about the twelve stages that lay ahead.
(Tour de France 2009)
"my only role was to stay there"
pezcyclingnews.com, Edmond Hood, 9 July 2009
Posted by: lucybears
Here at PEZ, we love the team time trial; it encompasses the very best aspects of professional bike riding; spectacle, colour, speed, skill, selflessness and the ‘techie-est’ of bicycles. After stage 4 we thought we should talk to one of Garmin’s ‘fab five’ who were second only to the mighty Astana.
(Tour de France 2009)
"the Team Time Trial is very important for us"
pedalmag.com, Amy Smolens, 2 July 2009
Posted by: lucybears
Last year Victoria, BC’s Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Slipstream) stepped into the history books, becoming the first Canadian to finished the Giro d’Italia and Tour de France since Steve Bauer back in 1987.
"I think my best years are still to come"
canadiancyclist.com, 2 May 2009
Posted by: lucybears
Canada's Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Slipstream) finished his Spring Classics season last weekend with a very strong 11th place in Liege-Bastogne-Liege, the 'Queen' of the Classics.
(Giro d'Italia 2009)
"Oh yeah, I want to be performing in the Giro"
pedalmag.com, Amy Smolens , 30 April 2009
Posted by: lucybears
Following Ryder Hesjedal’s (Garmin-Sliptream) fabulous 11th place finish this past weekend at the spring classic, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, we caught up with him for his impressions on his spring performances and his thoughts on the upcoming Giro d’Italia.
Hesjedal likes the ‘strade bianche’
velonews.com, Andrew Hood, 6 March 2009
Posted by: lucybears
Ryder Hesjedal almost rode away with last year’s Monte Paschi Eroica. The 28-year-old Canadian attacked out of a leading breakaway and was caught with less than 10km from the line by eventual winner Fabian Cancellara (Saxo Bank) and runner-up Alessandro Ballan (Lampre).
"I’m going to go and just enjoy Beijing"
pedalmag.com, Amy Smolens, 31 July 2008
Posted by: lucybears
2008 just keeps getting better and better for Ryder Hesjedal. In May he finished his first Giro d’Italia and on Sunday he finished the Tour on the Champs-Elysées, accompanying teammate Christian Vande Velde, whom he had helped to an outstanding 5th place overall. Next, he's off to Beijing.
(Tour de France 2008)
"This is the Big Show"
canadiancyclist.com, 19 July 2008
Posted by: lucybears
Ryder Hesjedal is halfway through his first Tour de France with the Garmin-Chipotle team, the first Canadian to compete in the Tour since Gord Fraser back in 1997. We spoke with him late last night (post-stage 12) about his race so far.
(Tour de France 2008)
"it's been a lot easier in the Tour compared to the Giro"
pedalmag.com, Amy Smolens, 16 July 2008
Posted by: lucybears
It's been "so far, so good" for Garmin-Chipotle and Ryder Hesjedal, both in their maiden Tour de France. The team has had some good stage placings, and after the first 10 stages Christian Vande Velde lies in an impressive 3rd place on GC, only 38 seconds behind leader Cadel Evans.
(Tour de France 2008)
"It is definitely my biggest year"
canadiancyclist.com, 26 June 2008
Posted by: lucybears
Garmin-Slipstream team announced their riders for the Tour de France, and Canada's Ryder Hesjedal was one of those named to the team. Hesjedal will be the first Canadian to ride the Tour since Gord Fraser did back in 1997.
"you can feel the passion and the history"
pedalmag.com, Amy Smolens, 6 June 2008
Posted by: lucybears
After crashing out of the Giro in 2005 (on Friday the 13th) when riding for Discovery, Victoria's Ryder Hesjedal made it all the way to Milan in this years edition. The achievement puts Hesjedal in line to be the first Canadian cyclist in more than 10 years to compete in the Tour de France.
(Giro d'Italia 2008)
"We're just taking it as it comes now"
pedalmag.com, Amy Smolens, 21 May 2008
Posted by: lucybears
Since their Stage 1 victory, it's been up and down for the race for the lone Canuck. On Victoria Day we caught up with Hesjedal in the resort town of Cattolica at the Hotel Waldorf, where he was enjoying the Giro's first rest day.
(Giro d'Italia 2008)
"We are using a Grand Tour to get ready for a Grand Tour"
canadiancyclist.com, 10 May 2008
Posted by: lucybears
Tomorrow, Ryder Hesjedal will start the 2008 Giro d'Italia with the Slipstream Chipotle p/b H3O squad. Ryder took a few minutes to talk with us on the telephone this morning from his hotel room before heading off for a massage.
(Giro d'Italia 2008)
"We’ll just put everything into that opening day"
pedalmag.com, Amy Smolens, 9 May 2008
Posted by: lucybears
Ryder Hesjedal looks forward to Saturday’s opening Team Time Trial, after which he believes a member of his Slipstream-Chipotle squad has a real chance of donning the Giro’s leader’s jersey, the coveted Maglia Rosa.
(Giro d'Italia 2008)
Giro bound
velonews.com, Andrew Hood, 2 May 2008
Posted by: lucybears
Canadian ex-mountain biker Ryder Hesjedal is making the most of his new opportunity to race against the best in Europe. The Slipstream-Chipotle rider talks about his plans for this month's Giro d'Italia, the team’s first three-week grand tour.
A little change of plans
pedalmag.com, Amy Smolens, 13 April 2008
Posted by: lucybears
Ryder Hesjedal made a solid start to the 2008 season, finishing an impressive 8th on GC at Tirreno-Adriatico. Last week he rode the Belgian classic Ronde van Vlaanderen, so we thought it was time to get another update from the Victoria, BC native.
"The only thing missing is a victory, but they don't come easy"
canadiancyclist.com, 20 March 2008
Posted by: lucybears
Ryder Hesjedal just finished eighth in the overall standings at Tirreno-Adriatico which is one of the premier early season stage races. We had a chance to speak with Ryder for a few minutes today at his European base in Girona, Spain, where he is recovering and preparing for his next races.
"I don’t even know if I can grow a big mustache"
pedalmag.com, Amy Smolens, 8 March 2008
Posted by: lucybears
We caught up with Ryder Hesjedal by phone from his Girona, Spain training base to talk with him about his strong start to 2008 with his new Slipstream/Chipotle squad and what the future holds.
"I can't complain about that"
canadiancyclist.com, 8 February 2008
Posted by: lucybears
For 2008 Ryder Hesjedal moved from the domestic North American Health net squad to the rapidly expanding Slipstream-Chipotle p/b H30 program, and it is already proving to be a successful transition with his third place at the GP d'Ouverture La Marseillaise last Sunday.
"A more Healthy choice"
pedalmag.com, James Raia, 23 April 2007
Posted by: lucybears
Canadian Ryder Hesjedal, of Victoria, B.C., came away with a nice consolation prize for his efforts in the Tour de Georgia - the final king of the mountains jersey. Hesjedal, 26, joined the Health Net squad this year after his former squad, Phonak, disbanded following the 2006 season.
Quality, not Quantity
canadiancyclist.com, Amy Smolens, 17 April 2007
Posted by: lucybears
Due to a variety of factors, there are only two Canadians competing in the Tour de Georgia, Ryder Hesjedal of HealthNet presented by Maxxis and Charles Dionne of Colavita/Sutter Home. Both have moved from ProTour teams to domestic squads for 2007 and both are optimistic about their chances in this week's race.
"One year at a time"
pedalmag.com, Andrew Rogers, 6 March 2007
Posted by: lucybears
Top Canadian roadie Ryder Hesjedal rounded out the final top ten GC standings at the recent Amgen Tour of California. At the end of the time trial in Solvang the 27 year old leader of the Health Net team spoke about the demise of Phonak and his plans for the future.
"It was mixed with a lot of craziness"
dailypeloton.com, Sara Best, 19 February 2007
Posted by: lucybears
This season, with the dismantling of the Phonak team, the 27 year-old from Victoria, British Columbia has returned to North America to race with California team Health Net presented by Maxxis.
"Laying low, taking some time"
canadiancyclist.com, 5 January 2007
Posted by: lucybears
Ryder Hesjedal was Canada's top-ranked male road racer internationally last year. Unfortunately, he was a member of the Phonak team and, after team leader Floyd Landis' positive result following his win at the Tour de France, the team folded.
"So far, it's been pretty good"
canadiancyclist.com, 8 September 2006
Posted by: lucybears
Ryder Hesjedal is now halfway through his first Vuelta, and continues to hold a top-20 position in the overall standings (18th after stage 13). We spoke with Ryder earlier this week after he had completed the first set of grueling mountain stages.
"I had to play catch up"
velonews.com, Rob Jones, 14 June 2006
Posted by: lucybears
Ryder Hesjedal followed up his fourth overall at the Volta a Catalunya in Spain with a strong 17th overall at the Dauphiné Libéré and is now ranked 45th in the ProTour - not since the glory days of Steve Bauer has a Canadian been so high in the international rankings.
"This is easily one of my biggest rides"
canadiancyclist.com, 3 June 2006
Posted by: lucybears
Just over a week ago, Ryder Hesjedal recorded the best result ever for a Canadian in the Pro Tour, when he finished fourth overall in the week-long Volta a Catalunya in Spain. Hesjedal's result vaulted him into the top-40 in the Pro Tour standings.
Smooth roads ahead
velonews.com, Andrew Hood, 30 May 2006
Posted by: lucybears
It seems like Ryder Hesjedal has been racing his bike forever. Whether racking up wins as one of North America's most consistent performers on the dirt or bumping shoulders with the European peloton on the road, it's sometimes hard to remember that the guy is only 25 years old.
"Perfect"
canadiancyclist.com, 30 March 2006
Posted by: lucybears
Ryder Hesjedal continues to develop his skills in the professional road peloton in Europe, racing for the Phonak ProTour team. Last week he finished 17th overall in the Settimana Ciclistica Internazionale Coppi-Bartali in Italy, with a strong 6th place finish in the 2nd stage. Currently, he is racing in Belgium in the Driedaagse van De Panne-Koksijde.
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