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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![Roglič climbs to the top of Puerto de Ancares on stage 13 of the Vuelta a España](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7TZwtCjfDLVuFPE9q2xaNj-320-80.jpg)
‘I don’t feel completely confident yet’ – Primož Roglič strides closer to Vuelta a España lead on Puerto de Ancares
By Barry Ryan published
News Slovenian slices 1:55 off Ben O’Connor’s buffer with fierce attack on final climb
![ESTACION DE MONTANA DE MANZANEDA OURENSE SPAIN AUGUST 29 LR Florian Lipowitz of Germany and Team Red Bull Bora hansgrohe Ben OConnor of Australia and Team Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Red Leader Jersey compete during the La Vuelta 79th Tour of Spain 2024 Day 12 a 1375km stage from Ourense Termal to Estacion de Montana de Manzaneda 1491m UCIWT on August 29 2024 in Estacion de Montana de Manzaneda Spain Photo by Tim de WaeleGetty Images](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/j7xMTQM7RQgsUkYzdMhAzF-320-80.jpg)
Vuelta a España stage 13 preview - 'Get from A to B as fast as possible'
By Barry Ryan last updated
Preview Ben O'Connor braced for all-out test on Puerto de Ancares as Vuelta a España heads into higher mountains in 171km stage
![Richard Carapaz finishes stage 12 of the Vuelta a Espana](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dAbdKTbRVeXRGLqEZKMc6W-320-80.jpg)
'A lack of respect' – Richard Carapaz dismayed by Decathlon AG2R's reaction to Vuelta a España crash
By Barry Ryan published
News Ecuadorian crashed on stage 11 after Ben O'Connor's squad blocked road for breakaway
![PONTEAREAS SPAIN AUGUST 27 Primoz Roglic of Slovenia and Team Red Bull Bora hansgrohe prior to the La Vuelta 79th Tour of Spain 2024 Stage 10 a 160km stage from Ponteareas to Baiona UCIWT on August 27 2024 in Ponteareas Spain Photo by Dario BelingheriGetty Images](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/waNKfuiEnsPBCwBCuKmeDM-320-80.jpg)
‘Every day will be an opportunity’ – Momentum again with Primož Roglič at the Vuelta a España
By Barry Ryan published
News Slovenian slices 37 seconds off Ben O’Connor’s lead on stage 11
![Team Jayco-AlUla's Eddie Dunbar celebrates on the podium winning the stage 11 of the Vuelta a Espana](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/geE93VXrqPFJa4Kx5mFJTS-320-80.jpg)
'I thought I might not have a future in the sport' – Eddie Dunbar writes new story with Vuelta a España stage victory
By Barry Ryan published
News Irishman claims biggest win of his career after a season blighted by crashes and injury
![Darren Rafferty buries himself on stage 9 of the Vuelta for Richard Carapaz](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/K4tmm35CZ9VeSzvVrg3Gmb-320-80.png)
‘It’s about making myself as useful as possible for as long as possible’ – Darren Rafferty marks debut Vuelta a España with stirring cameo
By Barry Ryan published
News Irishman on helping to pilot Richard Carapaz back up the overall standings
![Sepp Kuss (Visma-Lease a Bike)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/geCzAh2pto3q6sV9DSJsab-320-80.jpg)
'This Vuelta has been pretty crazy' – Sepp Kuss still eyeing opportunities as race reaches midpoint
By Barry Ryan published
News Defending champion eight minutes off red jersey but unruly GC battle still wide open
![The overall Vuelta a España leader, Team Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale's Ben O'Connor](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FA8gFyztXtStBgiurHiFu7-320-80.jpg)
'It wasn't a day for GC guys to go for it' – Ben O'Connor calm and in control at Vuelta a España
By Barry Ryan published
News Australian on his Netflix reputation and his prospects of defending red until Madrid
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