Meet Matt Ryan | Cycling Ambassador
Matt is the type of guy you would like to have as your neighbour, plenty of equipment to borrow in his shed, he is always happy to loan it out and with that normally comes a wealth of knowledge that he is also happy to share. Matt's experience of race craft spans over 30 years he has been racing and riding for almost all of this time, cycling has been his work, hobby and still today remains his passion.
Matt started racing as a juvenile in the Bramble Bay Cycling Club in Redcliffe and today holds close to those original roots with a large commitment to Moreton Bay Cycling Club (MBCC). Racing with them and mentoring their many club members.
By The Numbers | Matt Ryan
- 183 cm in height
- 78 kg's in weight
- 45 years old
- 28,000 km the distance he rides each year
- 19 the number of state titles he has won
- 1 the number of national titles he has won
- 17 the number of races he won last year
My Belief System | Perturbation
In the Dark before the dawn of each day I get another opportunity be the best I can be in my life. Cycling is the vehicle I have chosen to leverage that and while I’m on the bike I feel unbeatable. Perturbation is a mathematical term to apply pressure and the effects of what happens when that pressure is applied. This is the best term I have found to best describe a cycling race, the harder the race is and the more pressure I feel the more I want to push myself. I believe that this is where an athlete is truly defined and to be able push past these points, will allow you to succeed in anything you put your mind to. All my goals and dreams will be achieved.
Achievements| Teams & Countries Raced In
- Italy Team Olmo (1996 – 2000)
Germany Team Emporelli (2005)
Australia Merida Australia Cycling Team (2009, 2011)
Australia Virgin Blue Cycling Team (2011, 2012)
Australia Mainline Cycling Team (2012, 2014)
Australia Crankstar Cycling Team (2014, 2015)
Australia MBCC Race Team (2015, Current)
BIO | Matt Ryan
Nickname: | Matteo |
Occupation: | Sales Manager at CareTech Nurse Call Equipment Supplier |
Other Interests: | Growing my business |
Advice for young athletes: | Stick to your program, if you don't have one, get one. |
Career Highlights: | Racing in Italy and Germany |
Cycling Qld – Road Cyclist of the Year | |
2014 not losing a race I entered all year | |
2016 Career Goals: | To become the World Champion |
Achievements: | 2014 |
Gold – Australian Masters Road Championships | |
5 Time Winner of Sizzling Summer Series | |
Winner Cunningham Cycle classic | |
Winner Anzac 25 Cycle Race | |
Winner Battle of the Boarder Stage Race Overall– Leaders Jersey | |
Winner State Road Title – Masters | |
Winner State CriteriumTitle - Masters | |
Winner of Cycling Qld – Road Cyclist of the Year – Masters | |
Winner of MBCC – Road Cyclist of the Year | |
2015 | |
6 Time Winner of Sizzling Summer Series | |
Winner Battle on the Boarder Stage 1 Race – Leaders / Sprint Jersey | |
Winner Battle on the Boarder Stage Race Overall – Sprint Jersey | |
Winner State CriteriumTitle – Masters | |
Silver– Australian Masters Road Championships | |
2016 | |
7 Time Winner of Sizzling Summer Series | |
3rd Tyalgum Cup Classic Road Race | |
Winner State Criterium Title – Masters | |