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Ryder Hesjedal

Key Stats

Nationality: Canadian
Hometown: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Residence: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 162 pounds
Strengths: Climbing, time trialing
Turned Pro: 2002
Hobbies: Fishing, camping

Palmares

Career Highlights:

2007
1st, Canadian national time trial Championship
1st, mountains classification, Tour de Georgia
4th, stage 1, Tour de Georgia
5th, stage 2, Mt. Hood Cycling Classic
10th overall, Tour of California

2006
4th overall, Volta a Catalunya

2003
2nd, World cross-country mountain bike championship

2001
2nd, World U23 cross-country mountain bike championship