Hello,

I'm a writer from Nexus student Newspaper and hoping to get in contact with Ryder for an upcoming article on him.

If you could email me back with details on how to make this possible, that would be much appreciated.

Any information would be great.

Thanks,

Emily Laing

Nexus Student Newspaper

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I will be in Quebec (site de la Montagne) on september 10th to cheer for you! Go Ryder Go! Weight of a Nation.

Ryder,

What a wonderful ambassador and role model you are for Canadian youth.I knew your dad when he decorated his pad with bike parts, dressed in tight jeans and used brylcream.

I thought he was cool,he had your contagiuos smile, he was Norwegian & so am I.

Viking Canadians rock...ride on

Ragnhild

Ryder,

Great TDF result!

Was watching the tour with Steve Bauer's group.  Got a few decent pics of you in the time trial.  http://www.revolvephoto.ca/Events/TDF-2010-Highlights/13211360_6T8xh#959089120_nPCCb

Let me know if you want copies of any of these.

Adlai

My daughter Claire (born Dec 9, 1980) who says she went to school with you, got me onto the Tour a couple of years ago and I am now an avid fan. A belated congrats on your tour de france finish this year. Keep up the good work!

Hey Ryder,

I hope with the changes to Garmin and Cervelo Test Team that you end up riding a Cervelo next year! 

you are still on our radar..admire how well you are doing and looking forward to results from the Canadian events.

I want to say that you are my hero and role model. You are the reason I am such an avid cycling fan. I never really had someone to cheer for as I began watching the 08 tour. Then I saw VDV and liked the Garmin colors. At the time I was half oblivious to the Tour, but on the Prato Nevoso (I think or maybe the Cuneo - Jausier stage I saw what looked like a canadian on the screen. Yes it was you.

 And you were helping VDV on the hard climbs. From then on I knew you where my favourite. But as I began watching cycling more frequently I saw another side of you not just the athlete but the character behind the mask. I never really thought that we would have such a great rider in cycling until I started watching lots. I knew you had something special, from that stage you helped VDV to the line when he had a bad day to now, just before the 2010 Vuelta. You have made my passion for cycling greater, my hope that one day a canuck will win the tour even more possible (maybe even you) and the style in which you ride has made for very exciting races, stages and Tours.

Its kinda funny when Phil and Paul talk about you being a taller rider and still having such great climbing legs, but they obviously don't realize that some day Canadians will take over and dominate every sport, and that you are a special rider.

Cheers and good luck for the rest of the '10 season and upcoming '11 season where monte paschi eroica could be yours and a Grand Tour top 5.

Obviously not your biggest fan cause I'm only 128 lbs but I'll be cheering for you in every race you enter.

Rider ,

you do the right thing at the right time , it will pay !

you still have coppa sabatini , lombardi , etc... exactly where philippe Gilbert got fame in 2009 .

Enjoy !

Louis Lamoureux

Campi Canada

Hello Ryder,

I wanted to congratulate you on your beautiful 7th place on the Tour de France.

I wanted to know if you could send me a photo of you to dedicate has my name has this address:

Delayre Benjamin  9 allée des chênes verts hameau du soleil levant    24150 Lalinde       FRANCE

Thank you in advance by hoping for an answer of your part.Good luck for the continuation of your career.

BENJAMIN

Dear Ryder,

Please go to Leadville and kick Lance's ass.

That is all.

Barth.

hey ryder would it be possible to get a lens from my 'ryder' eyegasses signed??? if you could let me know by email please.  rapage@sasktel.net

thanks all involved (p.s. so proud for your ride in the TDF)

Hi Ryder,

My name is Randi Hesjedal and I'm writing you out of pure curiosity. My father Eiliv Hesjedal (80) is from Dalekvam, Norway, and went to primary school with Reidar Hesjedal. My father wonders if you are related to Reidar?

And if not so, could you please tell my the names of your ancestors that emigrated to America?

Regards

Randi Hesjedal

Hi there-I was wondering when Ryder might be home for a public visit?  My son followed Ryder's progress all this year and is a huge fan.  I remember after the TDF last year, Ryder came home for a bit. 

Alex

I am 10 years old and I just recently got a road bike and I was wondering where you got started in cycling here on Vancouver Island. I live in Langford, BC Canada. I wish I could come to Maui and join your camp, but I am too young and I don't have a summer job!

I congratulate you on your finish in the Tour de France.

Joey

I was fortunate to be in France to watch 5 stages live of this years tour. I cycled from Amsterdam to Gap on my bike. It was great to see you do so well .  You made all Canadians proud and especially those there on the sidelines with banners and flags.  Your accomplishments so far have had a major impact on cycling in Canada.   Keep up the great work  Ryder

Like to get one of those Ryder T shirts if they still have them.

BRILLIANT! I'VE BEEN WATCHING THE TOUR DE FRANCE FOR 7 YEARS - THIS YEAR WOULD HAVE BEEN JUST A LITTLE BORING WITHOUT YOU RYDER!- WOW! YOU GAVE ME THE THRILL OF A LIFETIME - IT WAS A DREAM TO FOLLOW YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY!! - BIG HUGS FROM COQUITLAM, BC !

Thanks for the good times from the Tour de France Ryder, on stage 3 and the Tourmalet, me and my family were at the edge of our seats! Hope you can beat Bauer's best place for a Canadian and great race in San Sebastian!

A big fan,

Matt

Hello Ryder,

Thank you so much for doing so awesome this year in le Tour. I finally made it to Europe and was able to make it to Paris to see the riders on the Champs D'Elysses. I am so glad that this year, Canadians were not only competing, but doing so damn well. It's a great year for Canadian athletes. Hope to see you in a prominent role in more Tours to come.

Congratulations!

Keir Maguire

Penticton, BC

Fantastic ride in the Classica San Sebastian. Best of luck in the Vuelta in in a few weeks. Own the podium!