Cobbles, coal and Yorkshire grit - Barry Hoban, a legend of British cycling

2020 Lifetime Achievement in association with Specialized: Barry Hoban

We caught up with Barry Hoban at his home in mid-Wales to deliver his award and hear about his remarkable career.

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After cutting his teeth on local and national newspapers, James began at Cycling Weekly as a sub-editor in 2000 when the current office was literally all fields. 


Eventually becoming chief sub-editor, in 2016 he switched to the job of full-time writer, and covers news, racing and features.


A lifelong cyclist and cycling fan, James's racing days (and most of his fitness) are now behind him. But he still rides regularly, both on the road and on the gravelly stuff.