Barry Ryan
Barry Ryan was Head of Features at Cyclingnews. He has covered professional cycling since 2010, reporting from the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and events from Argentina to Japan. His writing has appeared in The Independent, Procycling and Cycling Plus. He is the author of The Ascent: Sean Kelly, Stephen Roche and the Rise of Irish Cycling’s Golden Generation, published by Gill Books.
Latest articles by
Key questions left unanswered by UCI and David Lappartient after Muriel Furrer's death at Zurich Worlds
By Barry Ryan published
Analysis UCI president's press conference in aftermath of fatal crash marked by digressions and deflections
UCI unable to provide information on Muriel Furrer's fatal World Championships crash due to police investigation
By Barry Ryan published
News Governing body says elite road races will go ahead this weekend on request of Furrer family
UCI offers financial rewards programme for motor doping whistleblowers, pro riders banned from under-23 Worlds
By Barry Ryan published
News Women's Milan-San Remo confirmed and other calendar reforms announced
Swiss rider Muriel Furrer dies after World Championship crash
By Barry Ryan published
News 18-year-old suffered serious head injuries during Thursday's junior women's road race
'We're not making deals with other teams' – Remco Evenepoel ready for Tadej Pogačar duel at Worlds
By Barry Ryan published
News Belgian warns against ruling out Mathieu van der Poel despite difficult terrain in Zurich
'We can play cards in different ways' – Ben O'Connor flags Australia's range of Worlds options
By Barry Ryan published
News After Vuelta podium finish, Decathlon AG2R rider looks to cap season in Zurich
‘Sunday is a different game’ – Tadej Pogačar on the cusp of history at Zürich Worlds
By Barry Ryan published
News Slovenian chases Triple Crown on ‘tricky’ course, Roglič cautious on one-day prospects
Get The Leadout Newsletter
The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!
Latest on Cyclingnews
-
'If I knew, I would tell you' – Mathieu van der Poel still to decide on cyclocross plans
Dutchman will make decision on whether to ride discipline this winter after he returns from holiday -
'I really want that title' – Mathieu van der Poel eyes tilt at Mountain Bike Worlds in 2025
Dutchman wins on gravel to claim rainbow jersey in third discipline -
Luke Rowe joins Decathlon AG2R as sport director after 13 years with Ineos Grenadiers
Retiring Welshman takes up new role from November 1
-
‘It’s obvious that he is now above me’ – Eddy Merckx hails Tadej Pogačar after Worlds exhibition
Belgian suggests Pogačar is now the greatest cyclist of all time -
'I clearly flew too close to the sun' – Awe and resignation in Zurich as Tadej Pogačar burns off Worlds field
Peloton acknowledges that new world champion was simply in a race of his own -
‘I thought he was throwing away his chances’ – Mathieu van der Poel stunned by Tadej Pogačar’s Worlds solo
Dutchman sprints to bronze medal but performance won’t change Classics priorities
-
'Tadej this year is not normal' – Remco Evenepoel has no answer for Pogačar at Worlds
Belgian takes fifth place after favourite claims title with astonishing long-range attack -
Julian Alaphilippe abandons World Championships road race after early crash
Frenchman injures shoulder in fall with 218km remaining -
Demi Vollering, debatable tactics fall short as Netherlands miss World Championship podium for first time in 10 years
Favourite comes home in fifth as Lotte Kopecky defends rainbow jersey