One-day races and Classics Barry Hoban (born 5 February 1940) is a former English professional cyclist who rode during the late 1960s and early 1970s.

[1] Hoban started cycle racing in 1955, joining Calder Clarion,[2] and by the end of the year was competing against Tom Simpson in individual time trials.

He rode for Mercier-Hutchinson-BP where his team leader was Raymond Poulidor who is famous for coming second three times in the Tour de France but never winning.

Dozens of riders in the BCF West Yorks division had a pair of shorts with Mercier Hutchinson embroidered on the legs.

[3] Hoban also won two stages of the 1964 Vuelta a España and the 1974 Gent–Wevelgem,[4] where he finished ahead of Eddy Merckx and Roger De Vlaeminck.