Ireland doesn’t produce many professional cyclists, but the ones they do produce are quality. Archie Ryan is the next Irish star in the making. The young climber has just turned 21 and he rides for the Jumbo-Visma Development Team, but he’s already had some opportunities to ride for the pro team, and he’s impressed in the elite ranks. In September, he raced in the 2.1 race, Tour de Slovaquie, and he won the 2nd stage against high quality opposition. “Taking my first pro win was amazing, quite unexpected actually. I came into the race with no pressure of results, just let’s...
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