Ward takes in downhill eventCYCLING: A strong turnout, including riders from Britain, is expected at the Irish downhill championships at Rostrevor Forest…Fri Jul 21 2006 - 01:00
Seymour keeps up amazing streakCycling News: As expected, multiple Irish champion Robin Seymour took a 13th consecutive national mountainbike title in Kilruddery…Mon Jul 17 2006 - 01:00
Irish looks for medals in The NetherlandsCYCLING: National under-23 champion Paidi O'Brien, Ryan Connor and Daniel Martin will lead the Ireland charge in the European…Fri Jul 14 2006 - 01:00
Junior Tour attracts strong international fieldCycling Column A strong international field has been gathered for the 2006 M Donnelly Junior Tour of Ireland, which begins with…Fri Jul 07 2006 - 01:00
How the 2006 Tour de France was lost before it even beganCYCLING: The Tour de France was in turmoil last night after four of the top five riders from last year's race were rocked by…Sat Jul 01 2006 - 01:00
McQuaid promises hard line on dopingCycling: Pat McQuaid stresses the suspension today of Tour de France race favourites Jan Ullrich, Ivan Basso and Francisco …Fri Jun 30 2006 - 01:00
Fresh doping scandal loomsCYCLING: Eight years after the Festina Affair rocked cycling, the prospect of another scandal loomed yesterday with the announcement…Fri Jun 30 2006 - 01:00
McCann attacks to take third titleCycling/ Irish Road Race Championship : Giant Asia professional David McCann made history in Westport yesterday when he landed…Mon Jun 26 2006 - 01:00
Top riders face tough battle in WestportCycling: A ferocious battle is on the cards this weekend at the Irish National Road Race Championships on a tough course in …Fri Jun 23 2006 - 01:00
Power moves up the gearsCycling News round-up: Ciarán Power continued his fine return to form from an operation earlier this year when he took fourth…Fri Jun 16 2006 - 01:00
Martin set for 'Baby Giro' debutCYCLING: The promising Daniel Martin will today begin what is arguably the biggest race of his amateur career when he lines …Fri Jun 09 2006 - 01:00
Busy time for Scanlon while Power hits StatesCycling Column: Following his start in the Tour of Italy last month, Mark Scanlon is due to line out again with the AG2R Prévoyance…Fri Jun 02 2006 - 01:00
Power claims second stage winCYCLING/Rás: Ciarán Power made it two stage wins at this year's FBD Insurance Rás when he raced to victory in Westport yesterday…Sat May 27 2006 - 01:00
Irish riders benefit as race is thrown wide open againCYCLING/Rás: An Australian may have won but several Irish contenders ended yesterday's third stage of the FBD Insurance Rás …Wed May 24 2006 - 01:00
Pate powers to stage win and yellowCycling Rás: American Danny Pate yesterday exploited the solo strength which saw him win the world under-23 time trial championship…Tue May 23 2006 - 01:00
Newton wins as Evans celebrates too soonCycling Rás: It ain't over till it's overMon May 22 2006 - 01:00
Home riders set to make strong Rás challengeCYCLING: What looks like one of the strongest fields for the FBD Insurance Rás will begin eight days of aggressive racing on…Fri May 19 2006 - 01:00
Gonchar takes the lead role in Tour of ItalyCYCLING: Ukrainian rider Serguei Gonchar took over at the top of the general classification in the Tour of Italy yesterday after…Fri May 12 2006 - 01:00
Hidden break rules Moriarty out of RásCYCLING/Rás news: Irish national criterium champion Eugene Moriarty has withdrawn from this month's FBD Insurance Rás following…Thu May 11 2006 - 01:00
Scanlon gets surprise call to ride Giro d'ItaliaCycling : Mark Scanlon will line out in the second Grand Tour of his career this weekend when he begins the Tour of Italy.Fri May 05 2006 - 01:00
O'Loughlin to lead Irish challengeCYCLING: Chances of a home victory in the FBD Insurance Rás have been boosted by the news that the national road-race champion…Wed May 03 2006 - 01:00
O'Brien in 11th placeCYCLING: Paídi O'Brien posted one of the best results to date for the Seán Kelly Racing Team when he finished an excellent 11th…Tue May 02 2006 - 01:00
Power targets new goals to keep gears in motionCYCLING: Following an operation earlier this spring to correct a long-running blood flow problem, Navigators Insurance professional…Fri Apr 28 2006 - 01:00
Elliott talks on cardsCYCLING NEWS: Following the successful running of the Shay Elliott Memorial in Wicklow on Sunday, race promoters Bray Wheelers…Tue Apr 25 2006 - 01:00
Strong field set for Elliott eventCYCLING: This Sunday the most prestigious Irish one-day event outside of the national championships will take place on the roads…Fri Apr 21 2006 - 01:00
Healion secures first placeCYCLING: Paul Healion (Murphy and Gunn/Newlyn Group) took the most important win to date of the new Continental team when he…Tue Apr 18 2006 - 01:00
Rabou best in openerCycling: Dutchman Thomas Rabou (Team Altipower) proved best in the opening leg of the Credit Union Rás Mumhan in Kerry yesterday…Sat Apr 15 2006 - 01:00
Newton prepares to defend Rás titleCYCLING / Round-up : Double FBD Insurance Rás champion Chris Newton has been confirmed as racing again this year, the British…Fri Mar 31 2006 - 01:00
Wada chief to visit UCI headquartersCYCLING: UCI president Pat McQuaid has said Wada chairman Dick Pound will visit the headquarters of cycling's governing body…Wed Mar 29 2006 - 01:00
Deignan shows good form after injuryCYCLING: Second-year professional Philip Deignan is showing solid form upon his return to racing after breaking a collarbone…Fri Mar 24 2006 - 00:00
Gallagher for lead role in TaiwanCYCLING: Stephen Gallagher has continued his strong debut season with the Giant Asia team, moving up to second overall in the…Fri Mar 10 2006 - 00:00
New team set for South AfricaCYCLING: The new Murphy and Gunn/Newlyn Group team will get their first international assignment under way when they fly out…Fri Mar 03 2006 - 00:00
Fox to captain new teamCycling News: The prospects for Irish cycling took another big step forward yesterday with the launch of Ireland's second continental…Wed Mar 01 2006 - 00:00
New team gears up for seasonCYCLING: Following last month's launch of the Seán Kelly Racing Team, Irish cycling will receive another strong boost with the…Fri Feb 24 2006 - 00:00
O'Loughlin for CaliforniaCYCLING: Several weeks after he got his season underway in the Jacob's Creek Tour Down Under, Irish road champion David O'Loughlin…Fri Feb 17 2006 - 00:00
McCann set for great tour resultCycling Column Twelfth on yesterday's stage of the Tour de Langkawi, David McCann is set to finish fourth in the mountains classification…Fri Feb 10 2006 - 00:00
Irish duo in form for Tour of LangkawiCYCLING: Giant Asia riders David McCann and Paul Griffin are hoping for a strong showing in the Tour de Langkawi, which starts…Fri Feb 03 2006 - 00:00
Ras route sure to test strong fieldCYCLING: With less than four months to go until the start of the 2006 FBD Insurance Rás, race organiser Dermot Dignam has released…Fri Jan 27 2006 - 00:00
Kelly's new team augurs well for futureCYCLING: Judging by yesterday's official launch in the Old Jameson Distillery in Dublin, the new Seán Kelly Racing Team looks…Tue Jan 24 2006 - 00:00
Irish riders boosted by new racing teamCycling Column The prospect of more Irish riders making the breakthrough in international cycling will be boosted when the new…Fri Jan 20 2006 - 00:00
Change to final stage of RasCYCLING: A dramatic conclusion to this year's FBD Insurance Rás could well be in store following the announcement that the final…Fri Jan 13 2006 - 00:00
Seymour sets his sights on AikenCycling Column: Following a rare defeat last time round, former national cyclo-cross title holder Robin Seymour is hoping to…Fri Jan 06 2006 - 00:00
Latest diagnosis gives Power some hopeCYCLING: Dogged by an injury problem ever since he finished 13th in the Olympic road race 16 months ago, Navigators Insurance…Fri Dec 30 2005 - 00:00
NI firm to sponsor Giant Asia teamCycling Column The prospects for the future of Irish cycling are continuing to improve with the news that the Giant Asia professional…Fri Dec 23 2005 - 00:00
Seven Irish riders sign up to Sean Kelly Racing Team for next seasonCYCLING : Irish cycling will take a big step forward next season through the establishment of the Belgian-based Seán Kelly Racing…Tue Dec 20 2005 - 00:00
Ras to break new groundCycling: Although over five months remain before the start of the 2006 FBD Insurance Rás, the race organisers have begun to…Fri Dec 16 2005 - 00:00
Important day for ProTourCycling Column: UCI President Pat McQuaid may find out today if the organisers of cycling's three biggest stage races - the …Fri Dec 09 2005 - 00:00
