The Irish Times

Mamore power to him: Ronan McLaughlin regains Everesting record in Donegal

33-year-old lowers mark by almost 20 minutes after 79 laps of tough climb

Mon Mar 29 2021 - 20:09

Fundraiser to bring father of two home after cycling brain injury

Niall Mullen to hold online auction to help fund Des Vallely’s return to Dublin home

Sat Dec 19 2020 - 06:00

How to cycle up ‘Everest’: The athletes climbing the world’s highest peak

In ‘Everesting’, ultra-endurance athletes pick a hill and ride up it for 8,848m

Thu Aug 20 2020 - 06:00

Ronan McLaughlin cycles height of Mount Everest in world record

He cycled the height of Mount Everest in an astonishing seven hours and four minutes

Fri Jul 31 2020 - 11:40

The ‘highest Tour de France in history’ gets under way in Brussels

Martin and Roche aiming big in what many describe as the hardest Tour of recent years

Sat Jul 06 2019 - 07:00

Usada nail a 90-year-old cyclist but aren't there bigger fish to fry?

Enterprising anti-doping agent stealing a march in the age 90-94 track cycling scene

Mon Jan 07 2019 - 07:00

Tyson Fury a no-show for anti-doping hearing

Further doubt has been cast on the boxer’s return to the ring after he failed to turn up

Mon Dec 11 2017 - 18:56

Irish riders to begin training for 2018 cycling racing season

Dan Martin eyes Tour de France podium finish with new UAE Team Emirates squad

Fri Dec 01 2017 - 01:00

Stephen Roche: Grand tour treble ‘humanly impossible’

Chris Froome completed a Tour de France and Vuelta a España double on Sunday

Mon Sept 11 2017 - 10:28

Seán Kelly stays cool as Contador survives La Vuelta’s Inferno

TV View: Terrifying L’Angliru climb and descent almost make the Irish man emotional

Mon Sept 11 2017 - 00:29

Relentless Froome wraps up Vuelta title

Alberto Contador enjoys one final day in the sun as Froome seals Tour-Vuelta double

Sat Sept 09 2017 - 17:23

Froome keeps his lead as De Gendt leads breakaway home

Saturday’s tough stage stands between British rider and Tour de France-Vuelta double

Fri Sept 08 2017 - 17:53

Froome extends Vuelta lead as Armee spoils party for Lutsenko

British rider now one minute and 37 seconds clear of Vincenzo Nibali

Thu Sept 07 2017 - 17:26

Ministers fear worse to come in breath tests controversy

Many motorists avoided legal system as gardaí did not know they had to send summons

Thu Sept 07 2017 - 09:34

Stefan Denifl gives Aqua Blue Sport a maiden Vuelta stage win

Chris Froome suffers set back as he loses 42 seconds to Vincenzo Nibali on 17th stage

Wed Sept 06 2017 - 17:41

Chris Froome extends lead in La Vuelta with stage victory

Ireland’s Nicolas Roche finished in 29th place to lie in 17th position overall

Tue Sept 05 2017 - 19:09

Nibali nibbles into Froome’s lead at Vuelta a Espana

British rider remains 55 seconds clear after Italian finishes third on stage

Sat Sept 02 2017 - 17:32

Chris Froome builds on his lead with show of strength

France’s Julian Alaphilippe takes stage; Nicolas Roche remains third overall

Sat Aug 26 2017 - 17:49

Nicolas Roche moves up another place at Vuelta a España

Irish rider managed to finish in the main group as Tomasz Marczynski took stage six

Thu Aug 24 2017 - 21:01

Nicolas Roche enjoys red letter day at Vuelta

BMC Racing win team time trial, Ireland’s Aqua Blue finish in 13th place in Nimes

Sat Aug 19 2017 - 19:08

Alberto Contador to retire after Vuelta a Espana

Spanish star one of six riders to win all three Grand Tours and was stripped of 2010 Tour de France title for doping

Mon Aug 07 2017 - 16:59

Chris Froome wins fourth Tour de France after Paris coronation

Team Sky cyclist tops overall standings 54 seconds ahead of Rigoberto Urán

Sun Jul 23 2017 - 22:00

Dan Martin: Regrets? I’ll have a few, but too few to mention

There have been low points along the way, but this has been an amazing Tour for me

Sat Jul 22 2017 - 10:30

Dan Martin’s Tour diary: Staying focused on and off the bike is key

Having placed sixth overall, I feel like it’s mission accomplished for the Pyrenees

Sat Jul 15 2017 - 07:00

Tour de France: Dan Martin loses ground after two falls

Irish rider went down first in crash that ended Richie Porte’s race on Sunday

Sun Jul 09 2017 - 17:32

Tour de France 2017: The main contenders

Three-time British champion Chis Froome views Richie Porte as the man to beat in this year’s race

Fri Jun 30 2017 - 19:00

Portuguese cyclist Cardoso suspended after failing drugs test

Trek-Segafredo rider failed a test for the banned blood-booster EPO

Tue Jun 27 2017 - 19:59

Sam Bennett claims third win of season in Tour of Slovenia

Bora-hansgrohe continues impressive form with Vuelta a Espana up next

Thu Jun 15 2017 - 21:09

Dan Martin finishes third overall in Criterium

Irish rider keeps Chris Froome off the podium after final stage

Sun Jun 11 2017 - 19:10

Pro cyclist Michele Scarponi killed in training accident

Italian rider was hit by a van while out cycling on Saturday morning

Sat Apr 22 2017 - 14:19

Strong finish sees Dan Martin come sixth in Volta a Catalunya

Alejandro Valverde holds on to secure win with Alberto Contador taking second overall

Sun Mar 26 2017 - 21:04

Dan Martin finishes sixth in Volta a Catalunya

Alejandro Valverde powers his way to second success in race with stage seven win

Sun Mar 26 2017 - 16:06

Dan Martin thrilled with third place finish in Paris-Nice

Quick-Step Floors cyclist enjoys best Irish finish since his uncle Stephen Roche

Sun Mar 12 2017 - 20:46

Dan Martin shows class to grab second spot in Paris-Nice race

Irish rider finishes third on queen stage behind Richie Porte and Alberto Contador

Sat Mar 11 2017 - 20:16