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.
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'I'm only human' - Primož Roglič considered cycling future after latest Tour de France abandon
By Barry Ryan published
News Slovenian recovered to win Vuelta a España and will now ride World Championships

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot returns to the road at Zurich World Championships
By Barry Ryan published
News Olympic mountain bike champion will race on the road full-time in 2025 in pursuit of Tour de France Femmes crown

David Lappartient confirmed as candidate for presidency of IOC
By Barry Ryan published
News UCI president joins Sebastian Coe as one of seven candidates to replace Thomas Bach in March 2025

'I didn't have super legs' - Mathieu van der Poel still chasing World Championships form
By Barry Ryan published
News Dutchman's aggression animates European Championships road race

Five moments that defined the 2024 Vuelta a España
By Alasdair Fotheringham, Barry Ryan published
News A closer look at Roglič's path to victory and O'Connor's long stint in red

'There’s no excuses' – Sepp Kuss unsparing in assessment of Vuelta a España defence
By Barry Ryan last updated
News Absence from Tour de France left American short of best in Spain

'It’s normal to have ups and downs' – Primož Roglič follows Tour de France heartache with another Vuelta a España win
By Barry Ryan published
News Back injury and late illness can’t prevent Slovenian from claiming red jersey for fourth time in Madrid

'I had to finish it off' – Primož Roglič reveals he was affected by Red Bull illness at Vuelta a España
By Barry Ryan published
News Slovenian seals record-equalling fourth overall victory on final stage in Madrid
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