Barry Ryan
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.
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Wout van Aert tweaks build-up in bid to change Tour of Flanders narrative – Analysis
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Analysis Belgian returns to Dwars door Vlaanderen for first time since his 2018 Ronde debut
Back in the game – Biniam Girmay's fresh approach to the cobbled Classics
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In-depth How Australian start and Taaramae's trip to Eritrea helped Intermarché rider get back on track after tough 2023
'He needs to clear his head' – Arnaud De Lie's Tour of Flanders debut in doubt
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News Belgian's struggles continue at Gent-Wevelgem
‘I didn’t want Van der Poel to surprise me’ – Mads Pedersen holds nerve to win Gent-Wevelgem duel
By Barry Ryan published
News Dane on managing a head-to-head contest with the world champion on the Kemmelberg
‘That was a killer race’ – Laurence Pithie goes deep in elite company at Gent-Wevelgem
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News New Zealander stays with Van der Poel and Pedersen all the way to final haul up Kemmelberg
‘I can’t win every race’ – Mathieu van der Poel meets his match at Gent-Wevelgem
By Barry Ryan published
News Reigning World Champion beaten into second by Mads Pedersen in two-up sprint
Lacklustre E3 display raises stakes for Soudal-QuickStep at Gent-Wevelgem - Analysis
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Analysis Switch in emphasis to Grand Tours continues to hamper Classics unit
'A day of bad luck' - Matteo Jorgenson and Visma endure rough E3 Saxo Classic
By Barry Ryan published
News Crash after finishing in fifth place adds 'insult to injury' for American
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