Articles by Ryan Newill

Ryan Newill has contributed to VeloNews since 1999, though recently unearthed records indicate he’s harassed English teachers with essays about cycling since at least 1991. Drawn into cycling by the mountain bike boom, seeing the Geneva to St. Gervais stage of the 1990 Tour de France hooked him on the road for good. For VeloNews, he has covered races in nearly every discipline and on both sides of the Atlantic, and Omloop Het Volk will always hold a special place in his heart as the first European classic he covered. Yes, he knows it’s Het Nieuwsblad now. Newill has a B.A. in American Studies from Cornell University and lives in Virginia. See more of his work at theservicecourse.com or follow him on Twitter @SC_Cycling.

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  Reijnen takes Philly Classic

  • Published Jun. 2, 2013
  • Updated Jun. 3, 2013 at 7:34 AM EDT

  After a searing disappointment at nationals, Reijnen came to Philly hungry for the win

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  Stevens wins women's Philly Classic

  • Published Jun. 2, 2013
  • Updated Jun. 2, 2013 at 1:41 PM EDT

  Stevens sprints to victory atop the Manayunk Wall

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  Revamped Philly Cycling Classic ready for the Wall

  • Published May. 31, 2013
  • Updated May. 31, 2013 at 2:11 PM EDT

  The Parx Casino Philly Cycling Classic hits the streets on Sunday with a new name and a new course

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  Italian proving grounds

  • Published May. 7, 2013

  What happens at the Giro d'Italia will shape July and the Tour de France for three big-name riders

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  Varied fortunes for the cobbled kings

  • Published Apr. 9, 2013
  • Updated Apr. 9, 2013 at 1:22 PM EDT

  Spartacus reigned on the cobbles, but hundreds of storylines carried through the 2013 northern classics

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  Silent Spring thus far for Belgians

  • Published Mar. 26, 2013
  • Updated Mar. 29, 2013 at 7:47 PM EDT

  The Flemish haven't had much to cheer in the early goings of the cobbled classics season, but that could change in a moment this week

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  Can classics Cancellara rise again?

  • Published Mar. 20, 2013
  • Updated Mar. 20, 2013 at 10:07 AM EDT

  With a playbook that is easy to read and no killer sprint, can Spartacus return to assume his place atop the cobbled monuments?

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  Analysis: Busting the Belgian stronghold at Omloop

  • Published Feb. 22, 2013

  Omloop Het Nieuwsblad has almost always resisted outsiders, but will a foreigner win this year?

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  Will Armstrong help clean up his mess? Stay tuned

  • Published Jan. 19, 2013

  Given the content of Armstrong's interview with Winfrey, that he will expand his remarks under oath is anything but a foregone conclusion

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  Commentary: Forget Oprah. What is Armstrong offering USADA?

  • Published Jan. 14, 2013
  • Updated Jan. 15, 2013 at 7:31 AM EDT

  In a truthful, detail-laden 90 minutes with USADA, Lance Armstrong could do a lot more to help cycling than in 90 minutes with Oprah