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Seán Kelly upbeat despite uncertainty over An Post-Chain Reaction sponsors

Seán Kelly upbeat despite uncertainty over An Post-Chain Reaction sponsors

An Post has not indicate yet if it will remain involved when current contract finishes at the end of this year

Tue Jan 17 2017 - 19:51
Road race champion Lydia Boylan aiming higher for 2017

Road race champion Lydia Boylan aiming higher for 2017

Cyclist’s Team WNT secures UCI licence and commits to competing in international events

Fri Jan 13 2017 - 07:00
Martyn Irvine enthusiastic about the  challenge ahead

Martyn Irvine enthusiastic about the challenge ahead

Former world scratch race champion looking forward to season with Aqua Blue Sport

Fri Jan 06 2017 - 01:00
Sam Bennett to focus on Giro d’Italia bid in 2017

Sam Bennett to focus on Giro d’Italia bid in 2017

Bora-hansgrohe’s signing of Peter Sagan means Irishman may sit out Tour de France

Fri Dec 30 2016 - 01:05
Ireland’s best Sprinter Sam Bennett changes approach for 2017

Ireland’s best Sprinter Sam Bennett changes approach for 2017

‘I have gone back to being myself. Just letting the body work with what I have, using my ability to the best’

Fri Dec 23 2016 - 01:00
Nicolas Roche keen to seize chances with new team BMC Racing

Nicolas Roche keen to seize chances with new team BMC Racing

Former Sky racer will assist Richie Porte but will also be given personal opportunities

Thu Dec 15 2016 - 20:13
Matt Brammeier looking forward to duty with Aqua Blue Sport

Matt Brammeier looking forward to duty with Aqua Blue Sport

First-ever Irish professional Continental team stepping up preparations for season

Fri Dec 09 2016 - 01:00
Stephen Clancy and his team  building a bond for  the  new season

Stephen Clancy and his team building a bond for the new season

Team Novo Nordisk squad are in the Dominican Republic erecting houses for the local poor

Thu Dec 01 2016 - 17:15
An Post Chain Reaction team finalises line-up for 2017

An Post Chain Reaction team finalises line-up for 2017

Former national champion Damien Shaw one of four Irish riders to be included in squad

Thu Nov 24 2016 - 19:39
Mark Downey eyes World Championship medal after World Cup success

Mark Downey eyes World Championship medal after World Cup success

Irishman cyclist is chasing the dream of becoming a World Tour bike rider

Thu Nov 17 2016 - 18:22
Mark Downey takes points race in World Cup track event

Mark Downey takes points race in World Cup track event

Irishman seals victory by winning the final sprint, where double points were on offer

Sun Nov 13 2016 - 20:29
Cycling Ireland’s indoor velodrome project left in limbo

Cycling Ireland’s indoor velodrome project left in limbo

Six Irish riders to compete in seven events at second round of World Cup in Apeldoorn

Fri Nov 11 2016 - 01:00
Matthew Teggart and Seán McKenna team up for 2017

Matthew Teggart and Seán McKenna team up for 2017

Promising Irish duo confirmed for An Post Chain Reaction

Fri Nov 04 2016 - 01:00
Five Irish riders expected to step  up in next year’s Grand Tours

Five Irish riders expected to step up in next year’s Grand Tours

Dan Martin and Nicolas Roche likely to lead challenges in Tour de France next year

Fri Oct 28 2016 - 21:21
Dan Martin says Tour de France route change gives him strong chance

Dan Martin says Tour de France route change gives him strong chance

Irish pro expects to make strong challenge in 2017 after best ever effort this year

Fri Oct 21 2016 - 01:19
Michael O’Loughlin rides aggressively at World Championships

Michael O’Loughlin rides aggressively at World Championships

Race racer puts in brave showing at under-23 time trial in Qatar.

Thu Oct 13 2016 - 21:33
Irish Paralympic medallist banned for doping violation

Irish Paralympic medallist banned for doping violation

Cyclist James Brown won a bronze medal at the 2012 London Paralympic Games

Thu Oct 13 2016 - 20:35
Ryan Mullen finishes fifth at  world time trial championship in Doha

Ryan Mullen finishes fifth at world time trial championship in Doha

Germany’s Tony Martin triumphs as Nicolas Roche places 30th in elite race

Wed Oct 12 2016 - 18:15
Dunbar finishes ninth in  under-23 time trial in Qatar

Dunbar finishes ninth in under-23 time trial in Qatar

Corkman’s finishes one min 21 secs behind winner at elite road world championships

Mon Oct 10 2016 - 20:39
Sam Bennett gears up for road race with Paris-Bourges win

Sam Bennett gears up for road race with Paris-Bourges win

Tipperary rider successfully defends title in France to help make amends for unlucky Tour

Fri Oct 07 2016 - 17:43
Sam Bennett defends Paris-Bourges title ahead of trip to Qatar

Sam Bennett defends Paris-Bourges title ahead of trip to Qatar

Elite road race championships take place on flat circuit in Doha

Thu Oct 06 2016 - 18:23
New Irish cycling team has big plans for 2017

New Irish cycling team has big plans for 2017

Aqua Blue Sport plans to be taking part in the Tour de France with three to four years

Tue Oct 04 2016 - 21:01
Martyn Irvine ‘lucky to be involved’ with new Irish team

Martyn Irvine ‘lucky to be involved’ with new Irish team

Irvine has signed a two year deal with the first-ever Irish Professional Continental team Aqua Blue Sport

Mon Oct 03 2016 - 18:59
Sam Bennett win a big boost to morale

Sam Bennett win a big boost to morale

Bennett beats Mark Cavendish on second and final stage of the Giro della Toscana

Fri Sept 23 2016 - 01:00
Nicolas Roche takes eighth in European time trial championships

Nicolas Roche takes eighth in European time trial championships

‘I came here with good motivation, I set myself the goal of a top ten’

Fri Sept 16 2016 - 10:30
Roche and Martin finish in main bunch in Tour of Britain stage four

Roche and Martin finish in main bunch in Tour of Britain stage four

Both remain close to the general classification contenders but Martin slips to fifth

Wed Sept 07 2016 - 21:05
Dan Martin lying third in Tour of Britain

Dan Martin lying third in Tour of Britain

Martin third in second stage and third in overall classification

Mon Sept 05 2016 - 20:24
Dan Martin keen to regain momentum after taking break

Dan Martin keen to regain momentum after taking break

Cyclist targets wins as Tour of Britain starts while Ronan McLaughlin is best Irish in Japan

Fri Sept 02 2016 - 01:00
Cyclist Nicolas Roche tested for Legionnaires’ disease

Cyclist Nicolas Roche tested for Legionnaires’ disease

Positive diagnosis for pneumonia and awaiting results of further tests

Sat Aug 20 2016 - 01:00
Nicolas Roche hopes illness does not curtail season

Nicolas Roche hopes illness does not curtail season

‘While I am getting better day by day, I’m just not healthy enough to get on the bike’

Fri Aug 19 2016 - 13:40
Shannon McCurley poised for Olympic debut

Shannon McCurley poised for Olympic debut

‘I can’t wait to race. I just want to be out there. . . I just want to race and do my best’

Fri Aug 12 2016 - 09:00
Dan Martin and Nicolas Roche to assess form in San Sebastián

Dan Martin and Nicolas Roche to assess form in San Sebastián

Irish duo in final preparations for Rio Olympic games medals attempt

Fri Jul 29 2016 - 01:00
Dan Martin finishes ninth overall in Tour de France

Dan Martin finishes ninth overall in Tour de France

Fellow Irishman Sam Bennett finished in a very solid ninth on the final stage to Paris

Sun Jul 24 2016 - 20:30
Dan Martin set to finish in ninth place overall in Tour de France

Dan Martin set to finish in ninth place overall in Tour de France

He’ll start Sunday’s final stage to Paris seven minutes and four seconds behind Froome

Sat Jul 23 2016 - 20:09
Dan Martin slips to tenth in the Tour de France

Dan Martin slips to tenth in the Tour de France

‘3,000 kilometers in the legs, some very fast flat kilometers, it’s normal to feel tired’

Thu Jul 21 2016 - 20:21
Dan Martin avoids costly splits in the bunch to stay ninth

Dan Martin avoids costly splits in the bunch to stay ninth

He placed 28th and remains five minutes and three seconds behind leader Chris Froome

Mon Jul 18 2016 - 20:07
Sam Bennett fights back with 12th place finish on  stage 14

Sam Bennett fights back with 12th place finish on stage 14

Irish rider has struggled for confidence after nasty fall earlier in the Tour de France

Sat Jul 16 2016 - 19:39
Sam Bennett  back in Tour de France school of hard knocks

Sam Bennett back in Tour de France school of hard knocks

After a disastrous crash on stage one the Irishman is riding through pain for greater gain

Sat Jul 16 2016 - 18:59
Being king of the hill a long-term objective for Dan Martin

Being king of the hill a long-term objective for Dan Martin

Despite a recent setback Etixx QuickStep rider hopes to gain on leaders in mountain stages

Fri Jul 15 2016 - 22:03
Tour de France: High-flying Dan Martin not letting focus waiver

Tour de France: High-flying Dan Martin not letting focus waiver

Irish rider restarts Tour after first rest day: ‘I find myself in an excellent position’

Mon Jul 11 2016 - 22:12
‘I’m third overall now, but I still want to take it day by day’ - Dan Martin

‘I’m third overall now, but I still want to take it day by day’ - Dan Martin

Martin is up from fourth to third overall - just 19 seconds behind race leader Chris Froome

Sun Jul 10 2016 - 20:57
Tour de France: Dan Martin hungry for stage win on ‘home’ soil in Andorra

Tour de France: Dan Martin hungry for stage win on ‘home’ soil in Andorra

Irish rider comes second behind new leader Chris Froome and moves up to fourth on GC

Sat Jul 09 2016 - 20:00
Tour de France: Sam Bennett suffers shoulder and finger injuries in crash

Tour de France: Sam Bennett suffers shoulder and finger injuries in crash

Bora Argon 18 team to decide on Sunday morning if Irish rider can continue

Sat Jul 02 2016 - 21:09
Tour de France: Irish contenders ready to move up a gear

Tour de France: Irish contenders ready to move up a gear

Dan Martin and Sam Bennett start world’s most famous cycle race with big targets in mind

Fri Jul 01 2016 - 23:12
Dan Martin finishes third in Critérium du Dauphiné

Dan Martin finishes third in Critérium du Dauphiné

Etixx-QuickStep rider Dan Martin takes superb second on final stage

Sun Jun 12 2016 - 20:14
Sam Bennett grabs  third top-ten finish in Critérium du Dauphiné

Sam Bennett grabs third top-ten finish in Critérium du Dauphiné

Bora-Argon 18 rider pleased with good form heading towards the Tour de France

Thu Jun 09 2016 - 22:00
Martyn Irvine considers return as cycling bug bites again

Martyn Irvine considers return as cycling bug bites again

Track world champion gets buzz back after spending week working on Rás

Mon May 30 2016 - 16:00
Dogged Clemens Fankhauser wins second An Post Rás

Dogged Clemens Fankhauser wins second An Post Rás

Austrian recovered from serious crash on day two to hold off a flurry of attacks

Mon May 30 2016 - 08:42
Eddie Dunbar, 19, takes An Post Rás stage on penultimate day

Eddie Dunbar, 19, takes An Post Rás stage on penultimate day

Becomes one of a select group of teenage stage winners after taking sprint into Baltinglass

Sat May 28 2016 - 23:16
Paul Kimmage loses libel case taken by  Hein Verbruggen

Paul Kimmage loses libel case taken by Hein Verbruggen

Journalist and former pro cyclist must pay damages, costs and publicise Swiss court’s ruling in case taken by former UCI president

Fri May 27 2016 - 19:53
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