Michael Barry

1 week ago | healio.com | Emma Bascom |Michael Barry

Key takeaways: The USPSTF will likely be affected by the Agency of Healthcare Research Quality’s downsizing. Experts called on HHS to preserve the agency’s functions and vital staff so it can keep supporting the USPSTF. Downsizing at HHS may affect the United States Preventive Services Task Force — a key part of maintaining the health of Americans, according to an expert. Michael J.

2 months ago | cyclingmagazine.ca | Matt Hansen |Michael Barry

Bike racing requires grit, sacrifice, and passion. The physical demands are met with mental fortitude. Teammates will celebrate together. One rider will have crossed the line in triumph, but they all had a role. Champagne will be sipped; accolades will be shared. But the celebration will be short-lived, as they return to a world of contrast. The following day they may wake up to the sounds of pouring rain on the hotel window, knowing they have hours to ride over snow-covered peaks.

Jan 9, 2025 | cyclingmagazine.ca | Matt Hansen |Michael Barry

Over the last few years, several of the top riders in the sport have had horrific crashes in racing and training, breaking bones and suffering internal organ trauma. This is nothing new to cycling, but crashes seem to be more frequent and the injuries worse than they once were. When I rode the 2005 Giro, there were rider protests over course safety. Back then, veteran riders were complaining about the decrease in respect in the peloton and the increase in crashes.

Jan 9, 2025 | cyclingmagazine.ca | Matt Hansen |Michael Barry

Over the last few years, several of the top riders in the sport have had horrific crashes in racing and training, breaking bones and suffering internal organ trauma. This is nothing new to cycling, but crashes seem to be more frequent and the injuries worse than they once were. When I rode the 2005 Giro, there were rider protests over course safety. Back then, veteran riders were complaining about the decrease in respect in the peloton and the increase in crashes.

Jan 3, 2025 | cyclingmagazine.ca | Michael Barry

In a pre-race team meeting, the best pro team directeurs sportifs will explain the intricacies of the courses, they know where the peloton will shatter, where the winning attacks will be placed and which riders will be contenders. They will rarely be wrong. Their knowledge, which becomes innate, will be based on years of experience.