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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Omloop Het Nieuwsblad: Jan Tratnik makes it three wins in a row for Visma-Lease a bike
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Results Slovenian outsprints late-race breakaway companion Nils Politt, Wout Van Aert sprints for third in Ninove
UAE Tour: Tim Merlier completes hat-trick of wins on stage 6
By Barry Ryan published
Results Jay Vine carries overall lead into final summit finish
Mark Cavendish abandons UAE Tour due to illness
By Barry Ryan published
News Fever forces Manxman out of race ahead of penultimate stage
'Show a little more class' – Marion Rousse dismisses Lefevere's dig at Alaphilippe
By Barry Ryan published
News 'Whatever Mr Lefevere's feelings towards me, it's unacceptable to attack our private lives'
'Too much partying, too much alcohol' – Lefevere issues further Julian Alaphilippe criticism
By Barry Ryan published
News Soudal-QuickStep manager blames rider's lifestyle for difficult seasons in Humo interview
‘I’m not afraid of anybody’ – Visma danger man Jan Tratnik takes aim at Omloop
By Alasdair Fotheringham, Barry Ryan published
News Visma-Lease A Bike look for third straight win at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
Eddie Dunbar out of UAE Tour after breaking hand in stage 1 crash
By Barry Ryan published
News Irishman forced to change Giro d'Italia build-up after latest setback
'He doesn't have to fight for his position' – Mark Cavendish’s clear path to the Tour de France
By Barry Ryan published
News Coach Vasilis Anastopoulos outlines sprinter's steps from here to July
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