Barry Hoban (1940–2025): The Quiet Hero of British Cycling
He raced with grit, laughed with ease, and sprinted past legends. Now, the peloton says goodbye to one of its most enduring figures.
Barry Hoban never courted the spotlight—but it had a way of finding him.
The British cycling great passed away on April 19, 2025, at the age of 85, leaving behind a legacy built not jus…
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