Barry Ryan's writing style: a compliment

[Wasilij]

In his commentary on Stage 8 of the 2012 Tour de Suisse Barry Ryan provides an excellent example of what sports writing can and should be. He gives a sharp analysis of the stage's action along with its implications for the outcome of the race as a whole, and this in a style displaying not only a vocabulary of more than 1200 words, but also his alacrity in combining those words. He may nudge the border of what used to be called "fine writing" (not meant as a compliment!) or "floweryness," but he doesn't cross it. More of the same, please!

 

[Susan Westemeyer]

I don't think Barry reads in the forum, so I have passed your very kind comments on to him.

Susan

 

[itchyhorse]

Agreed.

I couldn't agree more. By the end of a single sentence I know whether the man who has written it is Barry Ryan or not. Currently reporting on the Tour de France, Barry manages to infuse his reporting with all of the drama of the year's biggest bike race. More of the same please Barry.