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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'Still a question mark' – Ill Christophe Laporte racing against time before Tour of Flanders
By Barry Ryan published
News European champion unable to train since San Remo, likely to miss Gent-Wevelgem
From Team Sky to Wout van Aert - how altitude training revolutionised preparation for the Classics
By Barry Ryan, Alasdair Fotheringham published
In-depth Geraint Thomas and Ian Stannard on the pros and cons of Belgian’s Tenerife training camp
Rivalry without end - Van der Poel and Van Aert's duel sets tone for cobbled Classics
By Barry Ryan published
In-depth The Big Two lead the way, but no shortage of challengers on the rocky road to Roubaix
Laura Kenny retires from cycling ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics
By Barry Ryan published
News 'I have had an absolute blast but now is the time for me to hang that bike up'
Not just Pogačar – Five storylines to follow at the Volta a Catalunya
By Barry Ryan published
Analysis Without three of the 'Big Four', Catalonia will host a rich showing of form from the peloton's wider GC prospects
Richard Plugge to step down as AIGCP president
By Barry Ryan published
News Dutchman will not seek re-election when term ends this summer
Caleb Ewan ruled out of Milan-San Remo after recent illness
By Barry Ryan published
News Michael Matthews leads for Jayco-Alula as Luke Plapp makes Monument debut
10 ways to win Milan-San Remo
By Barry Ryan last updated
Feature The easiest classic to finish is the hardest to win
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