Ryan Leech: MTB Talks

Professional mountain biker Ryan Leech regularly visits schools to share great mountain biking news.

Ryan Leech has been riding professionally since he was 14, which is when a local bike shop began sponsoring him. He is now considered one of the world’s best trial riders. Leech has also appeared in numerous films and has participated in Cirque du Soleil, the Warped Tour and the Calgary Stampede.He still finds time, though, to talk to school children about following their own dreams and tackling the obstacles that stand in their way.

Leech talks about when he made mountain biking news and then relates those experiences to events happening to the children.

He believes that everyone is born with unlimited potential, which is what has allowed him to overcomes obstacles and achieve success. He offers advice on how to make good decisions that are based on intuition and heart.

XSportsProtective advice: Yes, follow your heart and your dreams, while being protected by mountain biking protective gear.

Mountain biking protective gear gives you the freedom to pursue your sport to its fullest – and to enjoy it to the fullest. To start out, we recommend:

• Top quality mountain bike helmet: consider the Giro Flak BMX / Mountain Bike helmet, available in six different colors
• Mountain bike gloves in case you need to break a fall: check out the EVS Wrister BMX / Mountain Bike Gloves with wrist support
• Mountain bike knee and shin protection
• Mountain bike forearm and elbow protection

Enjoy the ride!