Popham in a glorious position to make historyThis weekend the promising young downhiller Jamie Popham attempts to become the first non-British rider to win a NPS series in…Fri Sep 19 2003 - 01:00
Scanlon's injury not seriousCYCLING: Despite his injury-prompted withdrawal from the Tour of Poland this week, Irish professional Mark Scanlon will be able…Fri Sep 12 2003 - 01:00
Owens back in the saddleCYCLING: Against all expectations, Irish champion Tarja Owens is to line out in the world cross-country championships this Sunday…Fri Sep 5 2003 - 01:00
Scanlon continues to show excellent formCYCLING: Mark Scanlon, the Ag2r rider, continued in the same vein of form which carried him to an excellent sixth in last Sunday…Fri Aug 29 2003 - 01:00
Popham places fifthCycling News round-up Talented young Irish downhiller Jamie Popham placed a superb fifth in the junior race at the European …Mon Aug 25 2003 - 01:00
Irish riders seek success in GrazCycling Weekly round-up: Tarja Owens and Jenny McCauley finshed 10th and 14th in the women's marathon championship event last…Fri Aug 22 2003 - 01:00
Cycling News round-up Scanlon still in hunt despite slipCYCLING: Young Irish professional Mark Scanlon yesterday slipped out of the yellow jersey he had worn since winning Tuesday…Fri Aug 15 2003 - 01:00
Scanlon claims first pro winCYCLING: Mark Scanlon yesterday landed Irish cycling's biggest professional win since the days of Kelly and Roche when he sprinted…Wed Aug 13 2003 - 01:00
Reus is crowned king of the TourCYCLING/Junior Tour: The young Dutch rider Kai Reus easily retained his race leader's yellow jersey yesterday on the final stage…Mon Aug 11 2003 - 01:00
Reus holds on to yellow in styleCycling: Dutchman Kai Reus defended his race leader's yellow jersey in style yesterday with a dominant solo win on stage three…Fri Aug 8 2003 - 01:00
First yellow to WoodsCycling: Barry Woods of the Ireland Stena Line team took the first yellow jersey of this year's M Donnelly Junior Tour yesterday…Wed Aug 6 2003 - 01:00
McCann foiledCYCLING /Weekly column: Irish professional David McCann went close to defending the title he won last year in the world-ranked…Fri Jul 25 2003 - 01:00
Seymour looks to make it a perfect 10CYCLING: This weekend sees Ireland's off-road riders clash in both cross-country and downhill disciplines with the holding of…Fri Jul 18 2003 - 01:00
The life of the Big LoopChampionships Sport As a sporting event, the Tour de France represents both the best and worst of human nature.Sat Jul 12 2003 - 01:00
Positive shows put Irish squad in Olympic frameCYCLING: Track squad manager Phil Collins has returned with his riders from the B World Championships in Aigle, Switzerland, …Fri Jul 11 2003 - 01:00
McCann helps Irish gain Olympic spotsCycling/News : Strong performances by the men's team in the road race got Ireland's B World Championships off to an excellent…Mon Jul 7 2003 - 01:00
Armstrong gearing up for a fifth Tour triumphCycling Tour De France: When Lance Armstrong returned from a near-fatal bout of testicular cancer in 1998, few knew what to …Sat Jul 5 2003 - 01:00
Irish aim for AthensCycling/Column: As the final hours before the centenary Tour de France tick down, the attention of Irish cycling will also be…Fri Jul 4 2003 - 01:00
Scanlon surges to a rare doubleCycling National Road Race Championships Prior to yesterday's national road race championships, defending champion Mark Scanlon…Mon Jun 30 2003 - 01:00
Scanlon seeks a successful homecomingCYCLING/Column: Completing an intensive block of racing in his first year as a professional, defending champion Mark Scanlon…Fri Jun 27 2003 - 01:00
Mountain bikers on course Cycling NewsCYCLING: Aided by some much needed support after the loss of €75,000 worth of bikes and equipment two weeks ago, the Irish downhill…Fri Jun 20 2003 - 01:00
World 'B' teams shape up Cycling ColumnCYCLING COLUMN: With the B World Championships in Aigle, Switzerland, just over three weeks away, the composition of the teams…Fri Jun 13 2003 - 01:00
Theft setback for Irish squadCYCLING: The Irish downhill mountainbike team is facing extinction, says manager Jim Smith, unless a benefactor can be found…Tue Jun 10 2003 - 01:00
Improving Scanlon makes another strong finishCycling: Mark Scanlon is continuing to gain strength in his first professional season, placing fifth on the opening stage of…Fri Jun 6 2003 - 01:00
Irish rider faces ban over positive testCycling: Cycling Ireland have announced that Conor Murphy has tested positive for pseudoephedrine, following a test carried …Sat May 31 2003 - 01:00
Power brings top form to important series in USCycling News: Irish professionals Ciarán Power and David O'Loughlin are about to undertake their most important team assignments…Fri May 30 2003 - 01:00
Newton holds his nerve to claim victoryCycling Rás: Twelve months ago Chris Newton won the final stage of the FBD Milk Rás in the the Phoenix ParkMon May 26 2003 - 01:00
Holmkvist pips brave Evans at a clipCycling: One day after losing his race-leader's yellow jersey, Tommy Evans showed some of his characteristic fighting spirit…Sat May 24 2003 - 01:00
Irish victory hopes ended Cycling RasCYCLING: The Irish squad seemed in unstoppable form earlier this week, snapping up two stage wins, the yellow jersey and the…Fri May 23 2003 - 01:00
Evans holds onto the yellow jerseyCycling/FBD Milk Rás: Elated after their stage win on Tuesday, the Team Ireland squad were in a more sedate mood yesterday evening…Thu May 22 2003 - 01:00
Jubilant Power takes centre stage in BallinaCYCLING/FBD MILK RAS: stage 3: Tommy Evans may have successfully retained the yellow jersey of race leadership, but at the end…Wed May 21 2003 - 01:00
Evans retains yellow jersey despite atrocious conditionsCycling FBD Milk Rás One glance at Tommy Evans yesterday afternoon said everything about the severity of the stageTue May 20 2003 - 01:00
Team Ireland ready to rise to challengeCYCLING: Team Ireland leaders Ciarán Power and David O'Loughlin have both expressed their confidence with their preparations…Fri May 16 2003 - 01:00
Power ready for his defenceCYCLING: Defending champion Ciarán Power has returned from racing in America for next week's FBD Milk Rás, and is confident …Fri May 9 2003 - 01:00
Power boost for RasCycling Weekly column: The 2002-winner Ciarán Power and fellow US-based professional David O'Loughlin have been confirmed as…Sat May 3 2003 - 01:00
Guerra wins Shay Elliot in BrayCYCLING/News: Italian Alessandro Guerra raced to a fine victory yesterday on the streets of Bray, winning the three-up sprint…Mon Apr 28 2003 - 01:00
Top field for Bray's Shay Elliot raceCycling: One of the biggest races on the Irish calendar takes place this Sunday when the world-ranked Shay Elliot Memorial is…Fri Apr 25 2003 - 01:00
Strong finish by PowerCYCLING/Weekend Preview: Ciarán Power rode strongly in the Navigator team's final European race of the early season when he …Fri Apr 18 2003 - 01:00
Nally set for sprint winCycling Weekly column: Dermot Nally looks set to win the intermediate sprints competition in the prestigious Tour of the Basque…Fri Apr 11 2003 - 01:00
Irish look to amass pointsCYCLING: The Irish Mountain-bike team will this weekend continue their campaign to amass the world ranking points necessary …Fri Apr 4 2003 - 01:00
Dignam finalising strong international line-upCYCLING: With less than two months to go until this year's FBD Milk Rás, a strong standard of professional and international…Fri Mar 28 2003 - 00:00
Power targets Italian returnCYCLING: With the tendonitis which plagued his early season almost gone, professional Ciarán Power will shortly head back to…Fri Mar 21 2003 - 00:00
Seymour pleased with startCYCLING: Following another points-scoring race in Italy's Brescia Cup, national Moutainbike squad manager Geoff Seymour has …Fri Mar 14 2003 - 00:00
Scanlon gets call to ride in Belgian semi-classicCYCLING: Following his strong debut to the season, Mark Scanlon has got a big vote of confidence from his Ag2R team with the…Fri Feb 28 2003 - 00:00
Scanlon expects a tough seasonCYCLING/News Round-up: Following a good professional debut in the Tour Down Under last month, Mark Scanlon is building towards…Fri Feb 14 2003 - 00:00
Evans well up with paceCYCLING/News Round-Up: Tommy Evans yesterday continued his fine run of top finishes in the Telekom Malaysia Tour de Langkawi…Fri Feb 7 2003 - 00:00
Ras route set to provide severe testCYCLING: FBD Milk Rás race director Dermot Dignam has announced what he promises will be a "severe test" for the riders lining…Fri Jan 31 2003 - 00:00
Scanlon keeps pace with big wheels down underCYCLING: Mark Scanlon placed a fine 10th in yesterday's third stage of the Tour Down Under, continuing an encouragingly strong…Fri Jan 24 2003 - 00:00
Scanlon ready for challengeThe start of the European season may be several weeks away but three of Ireland's regular internationals are already preparing…Fri Jan 17 2003 - 00:00
Coaching plan in gearCYCLING: The drive to increase the number of high-level coaches in Irish cycling has moved forward with the National Coaching…Fri Jan 10 2003 - 00:00
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