Ryder Hesjedal

Who Is Ryder Hesjedal? Age, Biography and Wiki

Ryder Hesjedal was born on December 9, 1980, which makes him 44 years old in 2025. He hails from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, and is known for his exceptional skill as a professional racing cyclist. Throughout his career, Hesjedal has participated in various prestigious races, including Tour de France and Giro d'Italia, where he notably secured victory in 2012.

Occupation	Mountain Biker
Date of Birth	December 9, 1980
Age	44 Years
Birth Place	Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Horoscope	Sagittarius
Country	Canada

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Height, Weight & Measurements

Standing at an impressive height of 6 feet (183 cm) and weighing around 160 lbs (73 kg), Ryder's physique is well-suited for the demands of professional cycling. His measurements reveal a lean and fit body, characterized by low body fat and well-defined muscles, essential for endurance sports.

With his successful Giro, questions were asked if he would still ride the Tour de France. It was announced in early June that he would be Garmin's team leader for the Tour. Hesjedal was also announced as Canada's male rider in the Summer Olympics by the Canadian Olympic Committee in June.

At the Tour de France, he was close to the overall lead in 8th, 18 seconds back, from the prologue through the first five stages. Hesjedal was then involved in a massive crash during the 6th stage that put him 13 minutes behind and out of contention for the general classification.

The following day, Hesjedal withdrew from the event due to the injuries to his leg and hip. The Summer Olympics went on with underwhelming results from Hesjedal where he finished 63rd in the road race and 28th as Canada's lone entry in the time trial competition.

Family, Dating & Relationship Status

Ryder Hesjedal is known to keep his personal life relatively private. As of 2025, he is happily married to his long-time partner. The couple has been together for several years and has often been supportive of each other’s pursuits. However, details regarding their relationship are generally discreet.

His great-grandparents were Norwegian immigrants from Beiarn Municipality in Nordland county and also from the Hesjedal Farm in Stamnes in Vaksdal Municipality. Both his parents worked for the Capital Regional District in Victoria. A head injury sustained during his time racing mountain bikes has left Hesjedal without a sense of smell.

Net Worth and Salary

As of 2025, Ryder Hesjedal’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million. His income stems from professional cycling contracts, sponsorships, and endorsements. In addition to his racing career, Hesjedal has made investments that contribute to his financial portfolio, reflecting his acumen as a businessman.

In March, Hesjedal grabbed a good result at the Montepaschi Strade Bianche, an Italian race run partly on dirt roads. He finished fifth, 19 seconds behind the victor, Maxim Iglinsky of, and said that he was happy with his performance.

In April, Hesjedal earned a place on the podium in one of the Ardennes classics, the Amstel Gold Race, which ran through the Dutch hills for 257 km. In the final kilometre, he attempted to follow the acceleration produced by Philippe Gilbert on the steep Cauberg, but had to settle for second place, two seconds behind Gilbert.

Hesjedal rode the Tour of California and finished fifth overall, grabbing a victory on the eighth stage in the process, as he out-sprinted his breakaway companions Chris Horner, George Hincapie and Carlos Barredo.

With that operation he helped secure the overall win of Michael Rogers since Hesjedal appropriated the 10 seconds bonus awarded to stage winners, making sure none of Rogers' rivals could claim it since Rogers had a very narrow lead in the general classification.

Career, Business and Investments

Ryder's professional cycling career began in the early 2000s, and he quickly gained recognition for his ability to perform in grand tours. Besides his cycling career, Ryder Hesjedal has ventured into business, including investments in athletic training facilities and health products. His strategic investments not only secure his financial future but also align with his passion for fitness and wellness.

Hesjedal began his career competing as a mountain bike cyclist, with initial success as a two-time world champion in the mountain bike relay event in both 2001 and 2002. He won silver as an individual at the 2003 world mountain biking championships and competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics for Canada in the mountain bike category.

At those games, Hesjedal was on his way to an Olympic medal and likely a gold medal before a sharp rock cut and flattened his tire, ending that Olympic dream.

Social Network

Ryder is active on social media platforms such as Instagram and Twitter, where he shares insights into his life as a cyclist, fitness tips, and occasional glimpses into his personal life. His social media presence allows fans and aspiring cyclists to connect with him and gain inspiration from his journey.

His Giro that year got off to a good start, won the team time trial and put Hesjedal in fourth overall and within reach of the overall lead. On May 12, he became the first Canadian to lead the overall classification of the Giro and wear the pink jersey as leader of the general classification.

He is the first Canadian rider since Steve Bauer in the 1990 Tour de France to wear an overall classification jersey from a Grand Tour. The event unfolded on stage 7, where the last of the escapees was caught with only 700 m to go.

Hesjedal finished 5th in the uphill finish atop Rocca di Cambio, 5 seconds behind stage winner Paolo Tiralongo of, securing the leader's jersey.

Though he would eventually lose the jersey to Joaquim Rodríguez, he again donned the pink jersey for the overall lead on stage 14 after attacking on the climb to Breuil-Cervinia and leaving his competitors unable to respond. However, Rodríguez managed to reclaim the overall lead the following day.

During the mountain stages of the last week many expected Hesjedal to drop back in the overall standings, however, he remained in the fray hovering between 15 and 30 seconds back of the overall lead.

As he was considered a strong time trialist and because he attacked often on the final mountain stages, dropping contenders like Ivan Basso and Michele Scarponi, many were led to believe that Hesjedal would win the Giro on the final day, including race leader Rodríguez who conceded he had not done enough.

Education

Ryder Hesjedal attended the University of Victoria, where he pursued studies while juggling his budding cycling career. His educational background has provided him with a well-rounded perspective that he applies both in sports and business ventures.

In conclusion, Ryder Hesjedal in 2025 continues to be a prominent figure in the world of cycling. Through his dedication to the sport, combined with a savvy approach to business and investments, he exemplifies a successful athlete both on and off the bike.

When in fact the last day of the Giro was run on the streets of Milan for the time trial, Hesjedal completed the course in 34:15 which was indeed enough time to take the pink jersey for the final time.

This completed his journey of becoming the first Canadian to win a Grand Tour and only the second time ever that the pink jersey changed hands on the last day of the Giro. His title was also notable in that it was completed on an entirely Canadian-made-and-manufactured bicycle by Cervélo.

The victory elicited an immediate response from his home country of Canada, with the Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper releasing a statement saying "We thank Mr. Hesjedal for this defining moment in Canadian sport. This remarkable win in one of bicycle racing's most gruelling competitions is a testimony to Mr.

Hesjedal's training, endurance, skill and competitive spirit." Premier of British Columbia Christy Clark added that "For a British Columbian to have done this is amazing. I know this is going to go down as one of the great Canadian accomplishments ever in sport."