
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

No Sappada ambush likely in Giro d’Italia where Tadej Pogačar has already had final word - Stage 19 preview
By Barry Ryan last updated
Preview A stage that had potential for a GC battle now set to favour escapees

'We need to be sure he can be at 100%' – No deadline for decision on Jonas Vingegaard's Tour de France participation
By Barry Ryan published
News Richard Plugge says Tadej Pogačar’s 'real level' can't be judged until he faces Big Four in July

‘I’ve gone better than expected’ – Antonio Tiberi edges closer to Giro d’Italia white jersey
By Barry Ryan published
News Italian eyes Ben O’Connor’s fourth place overall after spirited showing on Passo Brocon

'The big goal is the Tour and the Worlds' – Tadej Pogačar rules out Grand Tour treble attempt
By Barry Ryan published
News Slovenian underlines dominance once more on Passo Brocon on 'strange day' at Giro d'Italia

An accidental victory – Tadej Pogačar can't help but collect fifth win at Giro d’Italia
By Barry Ryan published
News Slovenian backs decision to remove Umbrail Pass, says ‘it’s good to see riders united’

‘A delirium foretold’ – Déjà vu from RCS Sport as weather chaos hits Giro d’Italia again
By Barry Ryan published
Analysis Bellino critical of riders’ refusal to ride neutralised section, but communication leaves much to be desired

‘I need to finish with high morale then chill out’ – Tadej Pogačar’s thoughts turning towards Giro-Tour double
By Barry Ryan published
News Slovenian enters third week with biggest lead after 15 stages since 1954

‘He’s riding in a different world’ – Tadej Pogačar moves out of sight at the Giro d’Italia
By Barry Ryan published
Eyewitness Eyewitness: The view from Livigno as maglia rosa produces most emphatic exhibition yet

'It's emotional' – Nairo Quintana denied comeback Giro d'Italia win by Tadej Pogačar
By Barry Ryan published
News Colombian caught and passed by maglia rosa on the final ramps to Livigno

In a race of his own – Tadej Pogačar puts Giro d'Italia further and further out of reach
By Barry Ryan published
Analysis Slovenian gains again in time trial and eyes another stage win at Livigno

'I have to thank Pogačar' – Filippo Ganna lifts pressure with Giro d'Italia time trial win
By Barry Ryan published
news Italian champion on the longest week between Perugia and Desenzano del Garda

‘Tadej likes to improve’ – Giro d’Italia time trials a test site for Pogačar before Tour de France
By Barry Ryan published
News Double Giro-Tour attempt heavy on time trials forced UAE Team Emirates to invest more in discipline

'I didn't have a lot of stress' – Tadej Pogačar resists Ineos crosswind attack at Giro d'Italia
By Barry Ryan published
News Slovenian poised to extend overall advantage still further in weekend doubleheader

'Livigno will be a monstrous stage' – Tadej Pogačar eyes big weekend at Giro d'Italia
By Barry Ryan published
News Slovenian resists temptation of Monte Giove to give the break freedom on stage 12

'I was never dead' – Julian Alaphilippe rediscovers old sparkle in dramatic Giro d'Italia win
By Barry Ryan published
News Frenchman enjoys striking return to form in Italy after ill-starred Spring campaign

'My first step into unknown territory' – Giro d'Italia debutant Luke Lamperti passes new milestone
By Barry Ryan published
News American on piloting Merlier and 'riding gran fondos in the gruppetto'

'This is cycling in 2024' – Nobody expects Tadej Pogačar to share the pie at Giro d'Italia
By Barry Ryan published
In-depth Unwritten rules of the past no longer apply as Slovenian dominates first leg of Giro-Tour double

Dario Cataldo announces that he will retire at the end of the season
By Barry Ryan published
News Lidl-Trek rider confirms retirement plans after the finish of stage 11 of the Giro d’Italia in Francavilla

'It's always nice to put on a show' – Antonio Tiberi's attacks earn kudos from Pogačar as he aims to break Italy's Giro d'Italia podium drought
By Barry Ryan published
News Vincenzo Nibali backs home hope's podium prospects as he moves closer to white jersey

'No attack, no party' – Tadej Pogačar chooses diplomacy at Giro d'Italia
By Barry Ryan published
News Slovenian suggests pressure from peloton persuaded UAE to let break go on stage 10

Risk of avalanches forces Giro d'Italia to cut the Stelvio Pass from stage 16
By Barry Ryan published
News Umbrail Pass becomes the new Cima Coppi as race heads into Switzerland to avoid snow-covered summit

'The Tour de France is in the back of my mind' – Tadej Pogačar expects Jonas Vingegaard to be ready for July
By Barry Ryan published
News Giro d'Italia leader braced for 'hardest ever' day to Livigno in race's second week

Vinokourov: Mark Cavendish could stay at Astana in 2025, but not as a rider
By Barry Ryan published
News Kazakhstani team on the hunt for stage race leader in a bid to save WorldTour status
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