Devolder happy in support role at Trek Factory Racing

Stijn Devolder surprised many when he emerged from the wilderness to bring order to the leading group of the Tour of Flanders on the final approach to the Kwaremont last April, but in spite of his key role in Fabian Cancellara’s eventual victory, the double Ronde winner is under no illusions as to his status within the Trek Factory Racing hierarchy in 2014.

Barry Ryan
Head of Features

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.