Pair have a licence to planCYCLING: Irish riders Mark Scanlon and Philip Deignan have a somewhat simpler task in preparing for the 2006 season after the…Fri Dec 02 2005 - 00:00
Tour slot awaits PrevoyanceCYCLING / Column : D-day is fast approaching for the Ag2r Prevoyance team of Irish riders Mark Scanlon and Philip Deignan, with…Fri Nov 25 2005 - 00:00
McCann and Griffin play invaluable rolesCycling Column Irish duo David McCann and Paul Griffin played an invaluable part in helping their Giant Asia team achieve its…Fri Nov 04 2005 - 00:00
Organisers talk of a clean, fresh startCycling/News round-up: With seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong set to miss the race for the first time since 1999…Fri Oct 28 2005 - 01:00
Irish duo set for ProTour boostCYCLING: The Ag2r Prévoyance team of Irish duo Mark Scanlon and Philip Deignan are looking likely to nab the final ProTour licence…Fri Oct 21 2005 - 01:00
Irish team head Down UnderCycling News round-up Although the season is coming to an end, an eight-man Ireland team are hoping to finish the year strongly…Fri Oct 07 2005 - 01:00
Ag2R hope to step up a gearCycling : Ag2R-Prévoyance directeur sportif Vincent Lavenu is hopeful his team will get a place in the ProTour next season.Fri Sept 30 2005 - 01:00
Griffin, McCann star in IndonesiaCycling: Giant Asia duo Paul Griffin and David McCann reached the top step of the podium this week in the Tour of Indonesia, …Fri Sept 16 2005 - 01:00
Junior stars to do battle in national championshipsCycling News round-up Irish professional Philip Deignan rode strongly on yesterday's eighth leg of the Tour de l'Avenir in France…Fri Sept 09 2005 - 01:00
Aiken is disqualifiedCYCLING/Tour of Britain: Ireland's David McCann was listed as the best Irish finisher on yesterday's tough stage of the Tour…Fri Sept 02 2005 - 01:00
Team Ireland prepared to tackle Tour of BritainCYCLING: With the Tour of Britain now just four days away, a solid-looking Team Ireland line-up has been finalised for the 2…Fri Aug 26 2005 - 01:00
McCauleys give solid displaysCYCLING: Husband and wife duo Richie and Jenny McCauley rode solidly in the marathon world mountainbike championships in Lillehammer…Mon Aug 22 2005 - 01:00
Marathon test for Irish elite squadCycling Column: Boosted by strong performances last weekend, four elite Irish riders will line-out in the World MTB Marathon…Fri Aug 19 2005 - 01:00
Munroe at pivotal stageCYCLING: Martin Munroe lines out today aiming for a good ride in the junior world time trial championships in Vienna, Austria…Fri Aug 12 2005 - 01:00
Deignan shows some top formCYCLING Round-up: Talented first-year professional Philip Deignan ended the three-day Paris-Corrèze event eighth overall yesterday…Fri Aug 05 2005 - 01:00
Deignan climbs to finish sixthCycling News round-up Philip Deignan finished an excellent sixth on yesterday's mountain stage of the Tour de Région Wallonne…Fri Jul 29 2005 - 01:00
McCann finishes in third placeCYCLING Column: Giant Asia professional David McCann finished a fine third on the sixth stage of the Tour of Qinghai Lake yesterday…Fri Jul 22 2005 - 01:00
Armstrong moves into top spotCycling/Junior Tour: Ireland rider Adam Armstrong finished sixth behind Dutchman Joey Bestebeurje (BMV Tempo Veldhoven) in Castlebar…Sat Jul 16 2005 - 01:00
Munroe retains leader's jerseyCycling Round-up Dutch rider Joey Bestebreurje proved quickest in the sprint which decided yesterday's third leg of the M Donnelly…Fri Jul 15 2005 - 01:00
Riding off into the sunsetSport: It was in historic Waterloo on July 6th last year where, for this writer at least, Lance Armstrong's image took a bit…Sat Jul 09 2005 - 01:00
Deignan goes in time trialCycling News round-up Irish professional Philip Deignan will today attempt to bounce back from a training accident and ride …Fri Jul 08 2005 - 01:00
O'Loughlin completes rare doubleCYCLING/Irish Road Race Championships: David O'Loughlin (Navigators Insurance) yesterday completed a rare double when he came…Mon Jun 27 2005 - 01:00
O'Loughlin shaping well for road-title defenceCYCLING News round-up: National road race champion David O'Loughlin has shown good form in advance of his title defence later…Fri Jun 17 2005 - 01:00
Questions remain as Armstrong strugglesCYCLING: Lance Armstrong finished fourth on yesterday's tough Mont Ventoux stage of the Dauphiné Libéré and moved to second …Fri Jun 10 2005 - 01:00
Scanlon gets back on the saddleCYCLING: Following a three-week lay-off from racing due to a virus, former World Junior champion Mark Scanlon has resumed racing…Fri Jun 03 2005 - 01:00
Newton claims second crownCycling Rás: Chris Newton yesterday made history when he became the first overseas rider to win two editions of the Rás.Mon May 30 2005 - 01:00
Newton push defies gravityCYCLING: FBD Insurance Rás race leader Chris Newton scored an important psychological blow yesterday when he won the sixth stage…Sat May 28 2005 - 01:00
Elliot proves he is still the man for the sprintCycling Rás report: First, at lastThu May 26 2005 - 01:00
Newton's perpetual motion leads to another stage winCycling Rás report: Twenty-four hours after taking stage two and seizing the FBD Insurance Rás yellow jersey, British rider …Wed May 25 2005 - 01:00
Newton shows his pedigreeCycling/ Rás : In terms of career results, two riders in particular stand out from the field in this year's FBD Insurance Rás…Tue May 24 2005 - 01:00
Overseas forces to make Ras impactCYCLING: It's showtime. Shortly before 12.30pm on Sunday a record field of 200 riders will line up outside Dublin's GPOFri May 20 2005 - 01:00
McCann ready to claim Korea victoryCycling News round-up David McCann looks poised for overall victory in the Tour de Korea, the Northern rider starting today'…Fri May 13 2005 - 01:00
British team's Ras prospects brightCycling Column With the May 22nd start date drawing ever closer, FBD Insurance Rás organiser Dermot Dignam has confirmed the…Fri May 06 2005 - 01:00
Kukk to lead strong Estonian team in RasCycling: Former stage winner Sigvard Kukk will lead a strong Estonian professional team in this year's FBD Insurance Rás, which…Fri Apr 29 2005 - 01:00
Czech's name strong Ras teamCycling News round-up: Details of the first of six professional teams to finalise their line-up for the FBD Insurance Rás next…Fri Apr 22 2005 - 01:00
Deignan out to maintain progressCYCLING: Rider Philip Deignan (Ag2R Prévoyance) will continue his comeback from injury when he starts the three-day Tour du …Fri Apr 15 2005 - 01:00
Deignan fit to resumeCYCLING: After two months away from competition because of a knee injury, talented first-year professional Philip Deignan will…Fri Apr 08 2005 - 01:00
Overseas base a big step in right direction for IrelandCYCLING/Seán Kelly Academy: The chances of Ireland producing future champions in cycling improved considerably yesterday with…Wed Apr 06 2005 - 01:00
Scanlon tackles Tour of FlandersCycling/Round-up: Mark Scanlon will spearhead a busy weekend for Irish riders when he takes part in the Tour of Flanders this…Fri Apr 01 2005 - 01:00
Healion finishes on a highCycling: Usher IRC-rider Paul Healion yesterday took one of his biggest wins to date yesterday at the end of the five-day, …Wed Mar 30 2005 - 01:00
O'Loughlin reeled backCYCLING: Irish professional David O'Loughlin finished 30th on yesterday's third leg of the Settimana Ciclista Internazionale…Fri Mar 25 2005 - 00:00
Scanlon free to push for success CyclingCycling: Following a solid 16th place in the Paris-Troyes event last Sunday, Mark Scanlon will continue to build form in two…Fri Mar 18 2005 - 00:00
Scanlon back training and targets criteriumCycling News round-up Irish professional Mark Scanlon is back up to speed following a touch of ankle tendonitis which ruled …Fri Mar 11 2005 - 00:00
Irish trio line up in Het VolkCYCLING: Three Irish professionals will be competing tomorrow in the Het Volk race, a 201-kilometre semi-classic fought out …Fri Feb 25 2005 - 00:00
Deignan misses outCYCLING Round-up: Promising first-year professional Philip Deignan has been forced to withdraw from tomorrow's Tour du Haut …Fri Feb 18 2005 - 00:00
Irish continue build-upCycling News Four Irish riders - Mark Scanlon and Philip Deignan (both Ag2R - Prévoyance) and the Navigators Insurance duo of…Fri Feb 11 2005 - 00:00
McCann's hopes hit by illnessCYCLING: David McCann's concerns that he might be forced to withdraw from the Tour de Langkawi because of a chest infection …Fri Feb 04 2005 - 00:00
Hopes high for Ireland pairCycling: On the eve of the 2005 Tour de Langkawi, David McCann and Paul Griffin, second and sixth respectively in the recent…Fri Jan 28 2005 - 00:00
McCann poised to strike in ThailandCycling News: David McCann is poised to strike going into today's penultimate stage of the Tour of Siam in Thailand following…Fri Jan 21 2005 - 00:00
