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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Tour of Colombia: Contreras secures overall as Restrepo wins final sprint
By Barry Ryan, Lyne Lamoureux published
Results Carapaz attacked but reeled in on descent to finish line, takes second.
'We didn’t expect he’d be this good’ – Richard Carapaz lays down marker at Tour Colombia
By Barry Ryan published
News Tejay van Garderen helps guide Olympic champion to victory on the Alto del Vino
Tour Colombia: Richard Carapaz wins thrilling stage 5 summit finish at Alto del Vino
By Barry Ryan, Daniel Ostanek published
Results Ecuadorian comes out on top after 30km closing climb of non-stop action, Contreras defends race lead
‘The destruction of my career’ – Colombian champion Osorio on Bahrain dismissal
By Barry Ryan published
News Tour Colombia stage winner eyes return to WorldTour after being fired in 2022
'Sprinting is a democracy' – Mark Cavendish quells chaos at Tour Colombia
By Barry Ryan published
News Manxman gets first win of the season at altitude in Zipaquirá
Tour Colombia: Mark Cavendish pips Gaviria for stage 4 victory
By Barry Ryan, Jackie Tyson published
Results Contreras remains in race lead
Nairo Quintana finds home comforts at Tour Colombia as past resurfaces
By Barry Ryan published
Feature Movistar rider ‘not worried’ by trial of former doctor
Egan Bernal goes close at Tour Colombia -'Little by little, I'm gaining confidence'
By Barry Ryan published
News Colombian looks to Alto del Vino after shining on breathless finale in Tunja
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