Ryan
Palmares
Hometown: Inverell.
Studying: Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education. University of Queensland.
Nickname: Ryano.
Why Cycling: I started doing triathlon and found myself enjoying cycling a lot more the more competitive I got.
Favourite cycling memory: 2nd in the Oceania road race in 2018, representing Australia at the World University Championships in 2018.
2019 cycling goal: A UCI stage win or a top 10.
2019 off the bike goal: Maintain a high GPA and expand my coaching network and athletes.
Me in three words: Motivated. Positive. Outgoing.
My dream race: Paris-Roubaix.
What makes me unique: My dog has more Instagram followers than me.
I am inspired by: The people in my life.
Favourite place to ride: Inverell – quiet roads and good people to ride with.
Favourite song: In my mind – Dynoro.
Favourite movie: Olympus Has Fallen
If I wasn’t a cyclist I would be: A Motocross rider.