Mixed feelings for Rolland after missing out on Giro d’Italia podium

Pierre Rolland (Europcar) finally laid down arms atop the Zoncolan on Saturday, wheeling to a halt just past the finish line and carefully removing his helmet, radio earpiece and nasal strip before handing them to his soigneur.

Barry Ryan
Head of Features

Barry Ryan is 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.