Ryder Gilbert

Nickname: Gilbo
Team name: Ryder Gilbert Racing 72
Race number: 72
Date of birth: 7/05/2007
Hometown/state: Hindmarsh Island, South Australia
Sporting heroes: Jack Miller and Casey Stoner
ASBK debut: Round 7 – The Bend, 2022
Career highlight: Finishing a race within one second off the win at Round 6 – Phillip Island, 2023
Make and model of 2024 motorcycle: Yamaha YZF-R3
What do you do for training: Mountain bike, run and ride his Ohvale motorcycle
Sponsors: Gilbert Design & Construct, Southern Sparks, Eagle Drones, Routleys BKL, The Insurance Office
Describe yourself: Honest, dedicated, hardworking and driven to succeed, Ryder enjoys relaxation and spending time with his friends
Hobbies outside of racing: Cricket, drums, wakeboard, knee board and take the dog to the beach
Race preparation: Visualise the track in his head, plan a race strategy and focus on launching the motorcycle off the grid well
Social media handles: Facebook: Ryder Gilbert Racing #72, Instagram: @ryderracing72