About Douglas Ryder
Born 1971. Douglas Ryder is a South African sport cyclist.
Douglas Ryder (born 26 November 1971) is a South African former cyclist, who works as the general manager UCI ProTeam . He previously worked for UCI WorldTeam before the team disbanded in 2021. He competed in the men's individual road race at the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Ryder is a Laureus Sport for Good ambassador, further demonstrating his commitment to using sport for positive societal impact.
Doug Ryder has integrated Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into his work with the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team, focusing on data-driven approaches to become carbon neutral and measure sustainability efforts. His team's previous iteration, Team Qhubeka, also exemplified social responsibility by distributing over 100,000 bicycles to communities in Africa.
Ryder is a proponent of the belief that sports can effect meaningful change and a vision of purpose-driven organizations, which aligns with ESG goals. Major results 1995 5th Overall Tour de Langkawi 2001
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Who is Douglas Ryder?
cyclist
When was Douglas Ryder born?
Douglas Ryder was born on 26 November 1971 in Cape Town.
What is Douglas Ryder's occupation?
Douglas Ryder is a sport cyclist.
What nationality is Douglas Ryder?
Douglas Ryder is South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Douglas Ryder. https://biography.guide/douglas-ryder/
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