Sponsors
Making a living as a professional mountain biker and ambassador is not common. It requires a lot of behind the scenes work to maintain a partnership that is mutually beneficial and healthy. For me it has required much more than just fancy riding skills, and I am grateful that the following companies have been so supportive of my vision and dreams...
For 18 years, Norco has supported my journey from young hot-shot trials kid to the introspective bicycle loving man I am today. Their staff have groomed me, influenced me, shared their passion for bikes with me. This company has been a family for me, theyā€™ve opened doors, created opportunities, and co-created the Ryan Leech brand with me. Young bicycle talent simply cannot carve a career from their skills without dedicated industry support, Norco has done that for me, and I am forever grateful.
In my senior years as a cycling industry pro athlete, ambassador, and advocate, I have the freedom to choose who I represent. I choose Shimano. I have visited their factory in Japan, have conversed and partied with their engineers, and experienced the pride and love they put in to their product. It shines through not only in the jewelry like appearance of their product, but in the crisp and unarguable functionality of their equipment. Though Shimano is a large company, they maintain a family vibe, and I am proud to continue contributing in my own small way to the big family company that drives most bikes on this planet.
Some partnerships just make sense, the Leech/Nutcase link is one of those. First off, their product is solid. I am happy to continue being a nutcase in my Nutcase. These arenā€™t just another dirt lid, every detail has been thought through and questioned. For me personally, the Nutcase vibe is inspirational, theyā€™re a fun loving company, and their passionate about living a cycling lifestyleā€¦with their headquarters in Portland OR, theyā€™re in a prime spot. Iā€™m also pumped about having a new style graphic helmet for each of my riding outfits.
Though their headquarters are in my backyard, Ryders Eyewear product has been protecting my eyes around the globe for over 16 years. Another long term partnership that I prize. Ryders has a mission, to bring stoke to the world. Sure Iā€™m stoked to get an endless supply of free shades, but just like anything you wear, their is a culture that goes along with it, and that comes from the lifestyle of the employees, and Ryders represents the outdoor lifestyle through and through, and thatā€™s a stoke Iā€™m happy to pass along through all I do.
lululemon: I have been an elite ambassador for lululemon for 6 years, I don't have many clothes that aren't lululemon these days - and for an active travelling lifestyle like mine, it's hard to beat!
Kintec: Makers of custom insoles, this company is on the cutting edge and run a clean and slick operation - my arches are so grateful!
Sennheiser: Audio is a big part of what I do, whether a wireless mic for trials shows or recording voice-overs for my courses. I'm loving the MK 4 mic for voice-overs - so rich.
GoPro: Having a great kit of Go-Pro gear is vital for my career as a pro rider and website content creator. Loving my Hero 4 Silver, the back screen is a game changer!
Lizard Skins: Grips are of vital importance for technical riding. My favorite is the Lock-On Moab Grip.
Yakima: Outfitting my vehicles with roof racks and hitch mounts. My favorite is the Hold Up for the hitch, and the Mega Warrior for the roof.
Trailside Physio: The friendly and talented crew of physiotherapists at Trailside are athletes so they know how important speedy and strong recoveries are. They have helped me navigate an ACL tear and reconstruction, a PCL tear, bulged lumbar disk, shoulder and wrist issues, and the list go on!
