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Martin improves to ninth in Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana in Spain

Martin improves to ninth in Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana in Spain

‘Wait and see’ continues to be the position regarding the future of the Rás Tailteann

Thu Feb 07 2019 - 20:31
Sam Bennett takes first victory of 2019 in Argentina

Sam Bennett takes first victory of 2019 in Argentina

‘It was good for the morale to start the season by taking a win in my first stage race’

Mon Feb 04 2019 - 13:56
Bennett takes fourth penultimate stage in Argentina

Bennett takes fourth penultimate stage in Argentina

Irishman led the bunch sprint some 12 seconds behind the winner German Tivani

Sun Feb 03 2019 - 20:45
Cycling column: Irish riders in action as season ramps up

Cycling column: Irish riders in action as season ramps up

National champion Conor Dunne shows strongly when finishing 11th in 12km time trial at the Vuelta a San Juan in Argentina

Thu Jan 31 2019 - 20:12
New EVO Pro squad off to impressive start in New Zealand

New EVO Pro squad off to impressive start in New Zealand

Some or all of the five Irish riders on new team will compete in upcoming Mallorca Challenge

Thu Jan 24 2019 - 21:04
Still no clear picture if this year’s Rás Tailteann will go ahead

Still no clear picture if this year’s Rás Tailteann will go ahead

Race organiser Eimear Dignam in limbo in relation to sponsorship of the race

Thu Jan 17 2019 - 17:27
Mullen to get his racing year under way in Down Under Classic

Mullen to get his racing year under way in Down Under Classic

Bennett frustrated by indications from his team that it will not select him for the Giro d’Italia

Thu Jan 10 2019 - 20:33
Rás Tailteann race director says talks on new backer still in limbo

Rás Tailteann race director says talks on new backer still in limbo

New Irish team adds another strong rider in Mark Downey

Thu Dec 20 2018 - 21:21
Cycling: Time running out to secure a sponsor for 2019 Rás

Cycling: Time running out to secure a sponsor for 2019 Rás

Race director Dignam in talks with two companies as final deadline looms

Thu Dec 13 2018 - 22:30
Boost for Irish cycling with new international squad set to debut in 2019

Boost for Irish cycling with new international squad set to debut in 2019

The team’s early programme includes the New Zealand Cycle Classic

Thu Dec 06 2018 - 20:57
Irish track riders to continue pushing for Olympic qualification in Berlin

Irish track riders to continue pushing for Olympic qualification in Berlin

Sam Bennett says he deserves a place on the Bora-hansgrohe team in next year’s Giro d’Italia

Thu Nov 29 2018 - 20:43
Philip Deignan announces retirement from professional cycling

Philip Deignan announces retirement from professional cycling

Letterkenney rider won stage in 2009 Vuelta a España before finishing ninth overall

Tue Nov 27 2018 - 17:22
Bennett gets Cycling Ireland award for international performance of the year

Bennett gets Cycling Ireland award for international performance of the year

Lara Gillespie is given a special achievement award and is named Cycling Ireland’s female rider of the year

Sun Nov 25 2018 - 19:37
Positive signs for Rás future following talks with potential sponsors

Positive signs for Rás future following talks with potential sponsors

Decision on next year’s cycle race is postponed until early December

Thu Nov 22 2018 - 19:56
Sam Bennett may need to find new team if opportunities dry up

Sam Bennett may need to find new team if opportunities dry up

Team-mate and fellow sprinter Peter Sagan may ride in the Giro d’Italia next year

Thu Nov 15 2018 - 21:11
Irish riders face uncertainties looking to 2019 racing season

Irish riders face uncertainties looking to 2019 racing season

Holdsworth Pro Cycling team may come to an end and Team Wiggins being scaled back

Thu Nov 08 2018 - 20:18
National champion Dunne continues search for a team

National champion Dunne continues search for a team

Felix English is best of the Ireland squad in Canada, coming fourth in the scratch race

Thu Nov 01 2018 - 20:24
Irish cycling still trying to fill An Post sponsorship void

Irish cycling still trying to fill An Post sponsorship void

Rás Tailteann confirms plug will be pulled on next year’s race if deal not struck soon

Thu Oct 25 2018 - 20:49
Eddie Dunbar can target progress in Tour of Guangxi in China

Eddie Dunbar can target progress in Tour of Guangxi in China

Irisg pro is 20 seconds behind the overall leader Fabio Jakobsen of QuickStep Floors

Thu Oct 18 2018 - 21:02
Sam Bennett earns final stage redemption in Tour of Turkey

Sam Bennett earns final stage redemption in Tour of Turkey

Irish rider puts last year’s demons to bed and finishes first in overall points classification

Sun Oct 14 2018 - 16:36
Sam Bennett stays confident with his second stage win in Turkey

Sam Bennett stays confident with his second stage win in Turkey

Cycling: Irish rider beats Argentinian Maximiliano Richeze to extend his overall lead

Thu Oct 11 2018 - 20:59
Sam Bennett wins Tour of Turkey stage two and takes overall lead

Sam Bennett wins Tour of Turkey stage two and takes overall lead

Irish rider improved on his second place finish in the opening stage on Tuesday

Wed Oct 10 2018 - 14:26
Sam Bennett pipped on stage two of Tour of Turkey

Sam Bennett pipped on stage two of Tour of Turkey

Irish rider came in second place with Maximiliano Richeze taking the victory

Tue Oct 09 2018 - 18:45
Bennett to try to repeat successes of last year’s Presidential Tour of Turkey

Bennett to try to repeat successes of last year’s Presidential Tour of Turkey

Multiple Irish road race champion Lydia Boylan still without professional road team for 2019

Thu Oct 04 2018 - 21:02
Roche sole Irish finisher at world road race championships

Roche sole Irish finisher at world road race championships

Dan Martin was distanced on the Igls climb with just over 45km remaining, and was a non-finisher

Sun Sept 30 2018 - 20:19
Dunbar rides aggressively, places 20th in world championships

Dunbar rides aggressively, places 20th in world championships

Swiss rider Marc Hirschi takes the gold medal in the under 23 world road race

Sat Sept 29 2018 - 00:00
Eddie Dunbar has under-23 medal in his sights in Austria

Eddie Dunbar has under-23 medal in his sights in Austria

Ben Healy finishes 25th in junior road race where future star Evenepoel takes double victory

Thu Sept 27 2018 - 20:25
Conor Dunne remains in limbo while Eddie Dunbar thrives at Team Sky

Conor Dunne remains in limbo while Eddie Dunbar thrives at Team Sky

Collapse of Aqua Blue Sport has plunged Dunne into uncertainty and may force him to leave sport

Thu Sept 20 2018 - 19:20
Simon Yates seals victory in La Vuelta

Simon Yates seals victory in La Vuelta

Yates’ success sees British riders take all Grand Tours this season

Sun Sept 16 2018 - 20:23
Thibaut Pinot wins stage 19 of Vuelta a España

Thibaut Pinot wins stage 19 of Vuelta a España

Simon Yates stretches his overall lead as he closes in on his first Grand Tour title

Fri Sept 14 2018 - 21:17
Irish rider Eddie Dunbar signs for Team Sky

Irish rider Eddie Dunbar signs for Team Sky

The 22-year-old was previously with the now defunct Aqua Blue Sport team in Ireland

Thu Sept 13 2018 - 16:04
Rohan Dennis wins La Vuelta time trial

Rohan Dennis wins La Vuelta time trial

BMC Racing teammate Nicolas Roche finishes in 45th position to lie 35th overall

Tue Sept 11 2018 - 20:37
Coraline Demay wins Rás na mBan

Coraline Demay wins Rás na mBan

In Spain, Nicolas Roche finishes 28 minutes behind the solo stage winner Thibaut Pinot

Sun Sept 09 2018 - 20:42
Britain’s Nicola Juniper claims lead in Rás na mBan

Britain’s Nicola Juniper claims lead in Rás na mBan

Matthew Teggart was forced to abandon his goal of winning the sprints classification in Tour of Britain

Fri Sept 07 2018 - 19:20
Nicolas Roche fails to make progress at Vuelta a España

Nicolas Roche fails to make progress at Vuelta a España

Jesús Herrada takes over at the top in Spain amid a day of drama at Rás na mBan

Thu Sept 06 2018 - 20:34
Nicolas Roche finishes eighth on stage 11 of Vuelta a España

Nicolas Roche finishes eighth on stage 11 of Vuelta a España

Irish rider helps set up his BMC Racing teammate Alessandro De Marchi for the stage win

Wed Sept 05 2018 - 20:39
Roche is last Irish rider in Vuelta as Dan Martin otherwise engaged

Roche is last Irish rider in Vuelta as Dan Martin otherwise engaged

Martin leaves race at 10th stage to be with wife Jess for the birth of their twins

Tue Sept 04 2018 - 21:27
Roche finishes in select group on Vuelta’s seventh stage

Roche finishes in select group on Vuelta’s seventh stage

Frenchman Tony Gallopin was first to the line – Rudy Molard still overall leader

Fri Aug 31 2018 - 21:17
Roche loses valuable time at Vuelta a España

Roche loses valuable time at Vuelta a España

Irish rider slips to 26th place overall as French sprinter Bouhanni claims stage six

Thu Aug 30 2018 - 20:40
Nicolas Roche moves up one place in Vuelta a España

Nicolas Roche moves up one place in Vuelta a España

Stage result sees him remain 50 seconds behind overall leader Michal Kwiatkowski

Tue Aug 28 2018 - 00:00
Irish cycling team Aqua Blue to stop operations

Irish cycling team Aqua Blue to stop operations

First ever Irish team to ride the Vuelta a España will be no more from next month

Mon Aug 27 2018 - 21:32
Eddie Dunbar a close second on final stage of the Tour de l’Avenir

Eddie Dunbar a close second on final stage of the Tour de l’Avenir

Nicolas Roche best of the two Irish riders on second stage of the Vuelta a España

Sun Aug 26 2018 - 19:37
Lara Gillespie adds gold to collection at European junior championships

Lara Gillespie adds gold to collection at European junior championships

Teenager wins points race to add to silver she won in individual pursuit

Sat Aug 25 2018 - 19:14
Nicolas Roche aiming to turn season around in Vuelta a España

Nicolas Roche aiming to turn season around in Vuelta a España

Irish man braced for Spanish tour after finishing fifth in recent Arctic Race of Norway

Thu Aug 23 2018 - 22:00
Nicolas Roche given green light for Vuelta a España

Nicolas Roche given green light for Vuelta a España

Fifth-place finish in Arctic Race of Norway ensures he makes BMC Racing Team’s selection

Mon Aug 20 2018 - 21:30
Rás Tailteann continues its search for a new title sponsor

Rás Tailteann continues its search for a new title sponsor

The cycling race had been without its usual sponsorship after An Post ended its commitment after the 2017 event

Thu Aug 16 2018 - 21:02
Nicolas Roche ready to push hard for Vuelta a España selection

Nicolas Roche ready to push hard for Vuelta a España selection

BMC Racing rider determined to show he’s in good form in upcoming Artic Race of Norway

Thu Aug 09 2018 - 22:30
Lydia Gurley records fifth place finish at European track Championships

Lydia Gurley records fifth place finish at European track Championships

Gurley Ireland’s best performer in Glasgow, Dan Martin finishes 12th in the Clasica San Sebastian

Sat Aug 04 2018 - 20:17
Dan Martin ready to roll in the Clasica San Sebastian

Dan Martin ready to roll in the Clasica San Sebastian

In-form Irish rider also set to take part in this year’s Vuelta a España

Fri Aug 03 2018 - 00:10
Dan Martin named Tour de France’s ‘most combative’ rider

Dan Martin named Tour de France’s ‘most combative’ rider

Irish rider set to finish eighth overall despite suffering a heavy crash in the eighth stage

Sat Jul 28 2018 - 20:48
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