
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 Barry Ryan

'If I knew, I would tell you' – Mathieu van der Poel still to decide on cyclocross plans
By Barry Ryan published
News 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
By Barry Ryan published
News 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
By Barry Ryan published
News 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
By Barry Ryan published
News 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
By Barry Ryan published
Feature 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
By Barry Ryan published
News 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
By Barry Ryan published
News Belgian takes fifth place after favourite claims title with astonishing long-range attack

Julian Alaphilippe abandons World Championships road race after early crash
By Barry Ryan published
News 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
By Barry Ryan published
News Favourite comes home in fifth as Lotte Kopecky defends rainbow jersey

Lotte Kopecky pays tribute to late Muriel Furrer after retaining title at Zurich Worlds
By Barry Ryan published
News 'Everybody was very aware of the tragic loss' says Longo Borghini after elite women’s road race

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

'I'll stay where I am' – Remco Evenepoel confirms he will remain at Soudal-QuickStep in 2025
By Stephen Farrand, Barry Ryan published
Belgian clarifies status following reports linking him with move to Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe

‘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

'There’s no hiding' – Derek Gee backs Michael Woods at 'daunting' Zurich Worlds
By Barry Ryan published
News Canadian admits form has been hard to find again after sparkling summer at Dauphiné and Tour

State of the nation - Analysing Belgium's all-star 2024 World Championships team
By Barry Ryan published
Analysis Already four medals and one world title in, Belgium will be hunting road race glory to complete the nation's exceptional season

Chaotic start, dramatic finish - Mixed Relay offers up a mixed bag at Zürich World Championships
By Barry Ryan published
News More work needed on concept despite Australia, Germany and Italy in a gripping contest

Mixed relay still struggling to capture the imagination at World Championships
By Barry Ryan published
Analysis After five years, team time trial event is still waiting for its Femke Bol moment

Another under-23 world champion from the WorldTour raises question if category should be limited to amateurs
By Barry Ryan published
News 21-year-old Iván Romero (Movistar) beats Continental rider Söderqvist in Zurich
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