At just 18 years old, Matthew Ruisbroek is already rewriting his sporting identity.

Born in the Netherlands and now living in Valencia, Spain, Matthew originally moved there five years ago to pursue a professional motorcycle racing career. Valencia, after all, is one of Europe’s motorsport hubs.

But elite sport is unforgiving — and funding even more so.

When the financial backing for motorcycling fell short, Matthew didn’t give up on the dream of becoming a professional athlete.

He changed sports.

From the eastern suburbs of Sydney, Australia, Martin Khun logs in while much of the Zwift world is logging off.

Pacific timezone isn’t ideal when most racing caters to Europe and the US.

“But we have the best weather,” he smiles.

At 61, Martin isn’t chasing headlines. He’s chasing consistency. He’s chasing health. And he’s still rearranging global VP meetings to make sure he doesn’t miss SISU Club Championships.

Some habits never change.

From Providence, Rhode Island, Jess Galatro brings something beautifully simple to SISU Racing:

Ride your bike, support your people. and do the best you can with the body you have today.

And maybe eat a few Thin Mints along the way.

From opposite corners of Ontario — David in Sudbury and Erik in Waterloo — the Kalviainen twins prove that distance doesn’t dilute brotherhood.

Fraternal twins. Four minutes apart at birth. A lifetime of sport. And now, a shared obsession with cycling that keeps them connected across provinces and seasons.

From Halifax, Nova Scotia, Melissa Mountain brings East Coast energy, leadership, and unapologetic enthusiasm to SISU Racing.

If you’ve ever raced with her, you know two things: - the playlist is elite and the pace is not optional.

Born in Lahti, Finland, Sampo Malinen represents a new generation of Finnish athletes — fearless, adaptable, and quietly relentless.

At just 27 years old (born 1999), Sampo’s journey has already spanned elite junior ice hockey, professional cycling contracts in Europe, a life-threatening crash in Italy, national championship podiums, World Gravel Championships, and unforgettable rides across Australia.

From Porvoo, Finland, Olli Lappalainen is the kind of rider who makes SISU Racing feel unmistakably real. Durable. Team-first. Quietly relentless. The sort of “diesel engine” who doesn’t just survive the hard parts—he settles into them.

If you’ve ever heard a teammate calmly talking someone through an effort while they’re deep in the red… there’s a good chance you’ve shared a race radio channel with Lee Ragsdale.

Lee is 53 and rides out of Raleigh, North Carolina — a rider built for long days, strong decisions, and the steady belief that endurance isn’t something you “have” - it’s something you build over years. On Zwift and in real life, Lee has become one of SISU Racing’s most recognisable community connectors: the guy who keeps showing up, keeps planning, keeps encouraging, and somehow keeps bumping into SISU kit in the most unexpected places.

From Houston, Texas, Kathy Garrett represents a powerful strand of SISU Racing — resilience earned the hard way, quiet strength, and a refusal to give up on something she loves.

An experienced road racer turned Zwift competitor, Kathy’s story isn’t just about results. It’s about rebuilding. Again. And again.

From Hellertown, Pennsylvania, Jonathan Chambers brings old-school track grit and modern Zwift punch to SISU Racing. A lifelong competitor, coach, and pure-blooded sprinter, Jonathan’s story blends speed, patience, mentorship, and an unwavering belief in consistency.

From Oklahoma City, Nathan Gerdts brings a unique energy to SISU Racing — part hybrid athlete, part punchy sprinter, and full-time competitor against his own limits.

Nathan didn’t grow up dreaming of watts per kilo. In fact, cardio “wasn’t really his thing.” But like many great SISU stories, his journey began with a challenge.

From Aarhus, Denmark, Thomas Sørensen represents a special strand of SISU Racing: calm, thoughtful, quietly competitive— and deeply team oriented. He’s a rider who didn’t grow up chasing watts or podiums, yet has become one of SISU’s most respected competitors and a proud figure among the team’s growing Danish contingent.