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I'm writing this one from the Los Angeles airport on my way back to Australia. After 6 months and ~30 race days here in the US I can easily say I've had my best season of racing ever. Starting the season with a win at the Otway Odyssey, I came over to the States without any real expectations but a desire to show what I could do and have a good time along the way. Looking back on the past six months there have been definite ups and downs, but to be going back home with a couple podiums at the Epic Rides Off-Road events and third in the overall Pro series, an overall win and unreal adventure at the Mongolia Bike Challenge, competing in my first World Championships (Marathon this year) and having a solid ride, and doing some of the biggest days on the bike I've ever done. This year could not have been possible with the village that has supported me through the adventure and I can't wait to share how the rest of the year racing back in Australia goes (at the Cape to Cape and NRS Tour of Tasmania). Here are some photo highlights from the past couple months, and if you want some more regular updates head over to my Facebook and/or Instagram pages!  Post stage stories/smiles at MBC. Photo: Paolo Martelli  Antonio Ortiz did some seriously strong riding through the week, while Elijus Civilis and I hung on for dear life! Photo: Paolo Martelli  Cheers/salud/sköl!! Photo: Paolo Martelli  Caroline Colonna took out the womens category at the MBC, such a fierce competitor and lovely woman! Photo: Paolo Martelli  Wally-dog, will eat a book if you don't watch him for a second...  Post marathon World Champs with Alex Wild, another back row warrior! Photo: Mike Blewit/Marathon MTB  Pre World Champs, enjoying the beautiful weather and Italian coffee  Wheelies! Photo: Alex Wild  Pre-Crit planning with Russell... Yup, this is gonna hurt! Photo: Kenny Wehn  Spent all my bikkies on the first lap and wasn't there by the end of the race! Photo: Kenny Wehn  Grinding it out at the Oz-Trails Off Road after almost giving up in the first third of the race! Managed to sneak onto the podium for 4th on the day and 3rd overall in the series. Photo: Dustin Slaughter  Such an awesome year racing with these guys and everyone else out there :) Photo: Kenny Wehn  Guess Howard has to learn how to surf now! Photo: Kenny Wehn  The Heber City Mafia. We may not run the same sealant but we live together and kind of killed it at the races this year! Photo: Kenny Wehn  Last day in Utah had to get out on the dirt bikes. I was definitely in a bit over my head but made it out in one piece.. More of this will be in order during the off season! Photo: Keegan Swenson As always, thank you to everyone who's following along on this awesome adventure and I can't wait to share the upcoming adventures! Until next time ✌️
Cheers! Ryan
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