Ryan Pyle

Born in Toronto, Canada, Ryan Pyle spent his early years close to home. After obtaining a degree in International Politics from the University of Toronto in 2001, Ryan realised a life long dream and traveled to China on an exploratory mission. In 2002 Ryan moved to China permanently and in 2004 Ryan became a regular contributor to the New York Times. In 2009 Ryan was listed by PDN Magazine as one of the 30 emerging photographers in the world. In 2010 Ryan began working full time on television and documentary film production and has produced and presented several large multi-episode television series for major broadcasters in the USA, Canada, UK, Asia, CHINA and continental Europe. Ryan Pyle is an award winning photographer, television presenter, filmmaker and author.

Recent Awards

2013 – Governor General of Canada – Gold Medallion

2012 - Guinness World Record – Adventure Motorcycle Riding

2010 – PDN Photo Annual – Winner

2009 – PDN 30 – Emerging Photographer

2009 – Magenta Foundation – Flash Forward Emerging Photographer

Television Series

2014 – Sacred Mountains: China – Presenter / Producer

2014 – Tough Rides: India (Season 2) – Presenter / Producer

2013 – Touch Rides: China (Season 1) – Presenter / Producer

Publications

2014 – Sacred Mountains: China – Written Book

2014 – Sacred Mountains: China – Photography Book

2014 – Chinese Turkestan – Photography Book

2014 – The India Ride – Written Book

2013 – The Middle Kingdom Ride – Written Book

Affiliations

The Asian Institute - Affiliate Member

The Explorers Club - Member

Guinness World Record Holder - Endurance Motorcycle Riding in China