About Us
👋 I'm Ryan, and like you, I'm an athlete who believes in chasing big dreams.
My journey with endurance sports started young - really young. I grew up in country Queensland, Australia so weekend after weekend, my dad and I would wake up at 2am and drive hours to races so I could compete with the best athletes in the sport. Those early mornings taught me that pursuing what you love often requires sacrifice, but they also showed me the incredible power of community and support.
Life took me away from competitive sport for a while, and I found myself caught in the corporate cycle that so many of us know too well. When I moved to Melbourne, I was searching for balance and purpose. Triathlon became my way back - not just to fitness, but to a community of people who understand what it means to push your limits and dream big.
I went all in. Training became my meditation, racing became my passion, and suddenly I was back in the world I'd missed so much. But as an adult athlete, I quickly discovered that some things hadn't changed.
The problem we all know
Whether you're chasing your first finish line or your personal best, you've probably faced the same frustrations I have. Accommodation that costs more than your flights. Places that don't understand why you need bike storage or proper nutrition facilities. The stress of finding somewhere suitable that doesn't blow your race budget before you even get to the start line.
Every athlete has their version of this story. Maybe it's eating microwave meals in an overpriced room. Maybe it's staying so far from the race venue that your pre-race routine gets thrown off. Maybe it's simply not being able to afford to chase the races you dream about.
These sports we love are incredible, but they shouldn't be limited by your postcode or your bank balance.
Our mission
Race Roomies exists because we believe every athlete deserves access to their dreams without having to choose between proper race preparation and financial stress.
We're building more than just an accommodation platform - we're creating a community where athletes can connect, share costs, and support each other's journeys. Whether you're targeting your first finish or chasing a personal best, you should be able to focus your energy on what matters: performing your best on race day.
What drives us
Community First: The endurance sports community is unlike any other. We support each other, we understand each other's sacrifices, and we celebrate each other's victories. Race Roomies amplifies that spirit. 🤝
True Accessibility: Chasing your dreams shouldn't be a luxury. We're working to democratize access to these incredible sports and remove barriers that keep people from pursuing their goals. 🌟
Athlete-Centered: We're athletes too. We understand what you need because we need it ourselves - proper facilities, convenient locations, and the peace of mind that comes from staying with people who get it. 🏊♂️🚴♂️🏃♂️
Looking forward
Our vision extends beyond just solving accommodation. We see Race Roomies becoming the go-to community for all your race week needs - from sharing transport to connecting with local services. We want to build a global network where athletes support athletes, making the incredible experience of racing more accessible to everyone.
Because at the end of the day, we're all in this together. Whether you're chasing your first finish line or your fastest time, you deserve to focus on what you do best: being an athlete. 💪
