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Dan Martin climbs to second in Portugal

Dan Martin climbs to second in Portugal

‘It’s frustrating to come so close but I have to be happy’

Sat Feb 22 2020 - 20:39
Dan Martin moves on up in second stage of Volta ao Algarve

Dan Martin moves on up in second stage of Volta ao Algarve

Cycling: Rider caught out on 8km ascent by former world champ Remco Evenepoel

Thu Feb 20 2020 - 19:15
Dunbar shows his strength on Mont Ventoux

Dunbar shows his strength on Mont Ventoux

Cork rider now sixth overall in Tour de La Provence

Sat Feb 15 2020 - 18:19
Eddie Dunbar hoping for strong showing in Tour de la Provence

Eddie Dunbar hoping for strong showing in Tour de la Provence

Corkman is a climbing specialist and will have a strong chance in second stage

Thu Feb 13 2020 - 21:23
Cycling: Dan Martin chases hard in Spain to finish fourth

Cycling: Dan Martin chases hard in Spain to finish fourth

Irish rider now sits fourth in general classification after four stages

Sat Feb 08 2020 - 17:33
Dan Martin continues strong early season form in Spain

Dan Martin continues strong early season form in Spain

Irish rider fourth after battling for stage two win in the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana

Thu Feb 06 2020 - 21:20
Ronan Grimes and Richael Timothy continue Irish medal rush in Canada

Ronan Grimes and Richael Timothy continue Irish medal rush in Canada

Duo both land bronze at the paracycling world track championships

Sun Feb 02 2020 - 14:09
Katie-George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal win silver in Canada

Katie-George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal win silver in Canada

Irish duo second in women’s pursuit at world paracycling track championships on Friday

Sat Feb 01 2020 - 11:12
Sam Bennett notches up another win in Australia

Sam Bennett notches up another win in Australia

Irish rider followed a stage victory last week by taking the Race Torquay on Thursday

Thu Jan 30 2020 - 11:13
Sam Bennett’s showing in Santos Tour Down Under bodes well for 2020

Sam Bennett’s showing in Santos Tour Down Under bodes well for 2020

Irish rider finishes 73rd overall but comes fourth in terms of points classification

Sun Jan 26 2020 - 12:40
Sam Bennett settles for third in penultimate stage in Australia

Sam Bennett settles for third in penultimate stage in Australia

Irish rider finishes with a flourish but can’t reel in leaders in Santos Tour Down Under

Sat Jan 25 2020 - 11:49
Sam Bennett finishes second Down Under after route mistake

Sam Bennett finishes second Down Under after route mistake

Irishman came within a whisker of winning a second stage on the Santos Tour

Fri Jan 24 2020 - 12:03
In-form Bennett targeting another stage win in Australia

In-form Bennett targeting another stage win in Australia

Paralympic squad named for forthcoming track world championships

Fri Jan 24 2020 - 01:00
Sam Bennett slips to second in Santos Tour Down Under

Sam Bennett slips to second in Santos Tour Down Under

Irish rider won the first stage on Tuesday but faded to 13th behind the winner Caleb Ewan

Wed Jan 22 2020 - 18:34
Sam Bennett grabs first win of the season at Santos Tour Down Under

Sam Bennett grabs first win of the season at Santos Tour Down Under

He moved to Deceuninck-QuickStep in order to act as its number one sprinter

Tue Jan 21 2020 - 12:06
Cycling: Young Irish riders among new EvoPro Racing team line-up

Cycling: Young Irish riders among new EvoPro Racing team line-up

Aaron Kearney agrees a new deal and will be joined by Ben Walsh and Seán Nolan

Thu Jan 16 2020 - 21:00
Conor Dunne opts for punditry after end of pro career

Conor Dunne opts for punditry after end of pro career

Meanwhile, Sam Bennett is the first Irish rider in action in 2020

Thu Jan 09 2020 - 21:08
Cycling: Bennett eager to chalk up some early success in Australia

Cycling: Bennett eager to chalk up some early success in Australia

2018 Irish Road Race champion Conor Dunne announces his retirement

Thu Jan 02 2020 - 21:30
Sam Bennett gearing up for a new dawn in Australia

Sam Bennett gearing up for a new dawn in Australia

Irish rider starts with his new Deceuninck QuickStep team in Adelaide on January 19th

Tue Dec 31 2019 - 17:35
Sam Bennett hopes for speed boost following QuickStep move

Sam Bennett hopes for speed boost following QuickStep move

Irish national champion heads into 2020 with a new team and Tour de France goals

Fri Dec 27 2019 - 06:00
Ireland’s Lydia Gurley wins bronze at UCI World Cup event in Christchurch

Ireland’s Lydia Gurley wins bronze at UCI World Cup event in Christchurch

Irish rider makes podium in scratch race on penultimate day of competition

Sat Dec 07 2019 - 22:12
Cycling: Bennett’s move could lead to his best season yet – Kelly

Cycling: Bennett’s move could lead to his best season yet – Kelly

Switch to Deceuninck-QuickStep team can create more opportunities for Irish sprinter

Fri Dec 06 2019 - 01:00
Sam Bennett completes ‘dream come true’ move to Deceuninck-QuickStep

Sam Bennett completes ‘dream come true’ move to Deceuninck-QuickStep

Waterford sprint specialist in line for return to Tour de France after four-year absence

Tue Dec 03 2019 - 20:57
Further details emerge about new-look Rás Tailteann

Further details emerge about new-look Rás Tailteann

Organisers say there will be international presence despite race losing UCI status

Fri Nov 29 2019 - 06:01
Rás Tailteann downsized for 2020 due to lack of title sponsor

Rás Tailteann downsized for 2020 due to lack of title sponsor

Cycling: Event cancelled this year after An Post pulled out, but returns as domestic race

Fri Nov 22 2019 - 06:27
Smaller Rás to be held in 2020 as organisers hand over to new group

Smaller Rás to be held in 2020 as organisers hand over to new group

Volunteer group will run the race but are still looking for a new sponsor to come on board

Wed Nov 20 2019 - 17:31
Irish EvoPro’s debut season a solid base from which to build

Irish EvoPro’s debut season a solid base from which to build

Principals trying to take pressure off chasing funds and instead have three- to five-year plan

Thu Nov 14 2019 - 21:14
Cycling: Felix English takes Track World Cup gold in Glasgow

Cycling: Felix English takes Track World Cup gold in Glasgow

Aggressive tactics pay off as English secures one of the best results of his career on Sunday

Sun Nov 10 2019 - 14:38
Sam Bennett and Bora-Hansgrohe finally go their separate ways

Sam Bennett and Bora-Hansgrohe finally go their separate ways

Irish cyclist free to join another team as he chases ambition of Tour de France stage wins

Fri Nov 08 2019 - 05:00
Irish women’s team pursuit squad breaks national record at World Cup in Minsk

Irish women’s team pursuit squad breaks national record at World Cup in Minsk

Indications by Deceuninck-QuickStep that Sam Bennett will be able to transfer to the Belgian squad

Thu Oct 31 2019 - 21:44
Kelly Murphy finishes fourth in European championship pursuit

Kelly Murphy finishes fourth in European championship pursuit

Ireland’s Lydia Boylan finishes 16th overall in the four-discipline event

Fri Oct 18 2019 - 21:16
Cycling: McCurley back in action for Ireland at European track event

Cycling: McCurley back in action for Ireland at European track event

Silver medallist in scratch race competes in women’s elimination race but finishes 10th

Thu Oct 17 2019 - 21:23
Dan Martin shows he is in strong shape for Il Lombardia classic

Dan Martin shows he is in strong shape for Il Lombardia classic

Irish cyclist’s fine performance sees him place fifth in final warm-up event

Thu Oct 10 2019 - 21:00
Irish riders back in action as season end nears

Irish riders back in action as season end nears

Dan Martin says Il Lombardia Classic on Saturday week is his big target

Thu Oct 03 2019 - 20:27
Mads Pedersen surges through the rain to world title

Mads Pedersen surges through the rain to world title

In dreadful conditions Sam Bennett withdrew from the race long before the finish

Sun Sept 29 2019 - 18:06

Alice Sharpe contesting world championships with Tokyo Olympics in mind

‘I am feeling more fresh than I did a month or so ago,’ she says

Sat Sept 28 2019 - 07:59
Irish riders denied medal chances by crash in World Championships

Irish riders denied medal chances by crash in World Championships

Gallagher and Gillespie left pondering what might have been, particularly as they were so well positioned heading towards the sprint

Fri Sept 27 2019 - 17:03
Dunbar hoping to cap memorable year with strong showing at world road-race championships

Dunbar hoping to cap memorable year with strong showing at world road-race championships

Ireland have strong squad that includes Dan Martin and Sam Bennett for Sunday’s event

Thu Sept 26 2019 - 17:42
Ben Healy a fine 15th in world championship time trial

Ben Healy a fine 15th in world championship time trial

Irishman finishes one minute 57.7 seconds behind Mikkel Bjerg in Yorkshire rain

Tue Sept 24 2019 - 16:47
Nicolas Roche signs two-year extension with Team Sunweb

Nicolas Roche signs two-year extension with Team Sunweb

Irish riders make solid start at World Road Championships in Yorkshire

Mon Sept 23 2019 - 21:03
It’s Operation Tokyo for Dunlevy and McCrystal

It’s Operation Tokyo for Dunlevy and McCrystal

The duo were the standout performers on the Irish team at the Paracycling World Road Championships in the Netherlands

Thu Sept 19 2019 - 19:12
Dunlevy and McCrystal add silver to gold at world road championships

Dunlevy and McCrystal add silver to gold at world road championships

Irish pair finish second in the women’s tandem road-race in the Netherlands

Sat Sept 14 2019 - 20:30
Sam Bennett comes home second in Toledo as Roglic keeps lead

Sam Bennett comes home second in Toledo as Roglic keeps lead

Irish rider moves second on points classification after stage 19 of Vuelta

Fri Sept 13 2019 - 18:09
Dunlevy and McCrystal complete superb world paracycling treble

Dunlevy and McCrystal complete superb world paracycling treble

The big stars of the Irish paracycling team beat New Zealand rivals in time trial

Thu Sept 12 2019 - 19:00
Dunlevy and McCrystal spearhead Irish Paracycling challenge in Emmen

Dunlevy and McCrystal spearhead Irish Paracycling challenge in Emmen

Ronan Grimes keen to follow up on positive performances earlier this year

Wed Sept 11 2019 - 21:49
Sam Bennett finishes second to Philippe Gilbert at Vuelta

Sam Bennett finishes second to Philippe Gilbert at Vuelta

Irish rider managed to stay on the tail of the former world champion in stage 17 finish

Wed Sept 11 2019 - 17:15
Eddie Dunbar on the attack at the Tour of Britain

Eddie Dunbar on the attack at the Tour of Britain

Irish cyclist now up to third overall in King of Mountains classification

Wed Sept 11 2019 - 01:00
Sam Bennett claims another stage win at Vuelta

Sam Bennett claims another stage win at Vuelta

Irish rider takes fifth grand tour stage victory of his career

Sat Sept 07 2019 - 17:41
Primoz Roglic tightens grip on Vuelta a Espana

Primoz Roglic tightens grip on Vuelta a Espana

Sam Bennett rolled in 27 minutes back, again pacing himself in the mountains

Fri Sept 06 2019 - 20:35
Nicolas Roche to miss World Road-Race Championships with fractured kneecap

Nicolas Roche to miss World Road-Race Championships with fractured kneecap

Irish cyclist suffered a more serious injury than first thought in Vuelta crash

Wed Sept 04 2019 - 20:39
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