From the desert to the world stage: The story of Aussie/ American MTB star Ryan Standish

The small desert town of Alice Springs in central Australia on paper does not appear a place conducive to producing champion cyclists. But Ryan Standish is among a few motivated trail blazers in this town that have made it a mountain biking mecca. Super early morning starts to avoid the dangerously hot conditions as a high school student to working 3 jobs in the town to help make his global cycling dreams a reality Ryan Standish knows what it takes to knuckle down and go against the grain for the sake of pursuing a dream.
However, it was not until a family member received a life changing diagnosis did this pursuit take on real meaning. Now a full time professional MTB and gravel racer in the USA Ryan Standish knows how to stand out from the crowd and garner a following all for a good cause.
Hear about his remarkable journey and his devotion to the MS society in his hour long chat with fellow Aussie/ American Justin Morris.