Scanlon seeks a successful homecomingCYCLING/Column: Completing an intensive block of racing in his first year as a professional, defending champion Mark Scanlon…Fri Jun 27 2003 - 01:00
Mountain bikers on course Cycling NewsCYCLING: Aided by some much needed support after the loss of €75,000 worth of bikes and equipment two weeks ago, the Irish downhill…Fri Jun 20 2003 - 01:00
World 'B' teams shape up Cycling ColumnCYCLING COLUMN: With the B World Championships in Aigle, Switzerland, just over three weeks away, the composition of the teams…Fri Jun 13 2003 - 01:00
Theft setback for Irish squadCYCLING: The Irish downhill mountainbike team is facing extinction, says manager Jim Smith, unless a benefactor can be found…Tue Jun 10 2003 - 01:00
Improving Scanlon makes another strong finishCycling: Mark Scanlon is continuing to gain strength in his first professional season, placing fifth on the opening stage of…Fri Jun 06 2003 - 01:00
Irish rider faces ban over positive testCycling: Cycling Ireland have announced that Conor Murphy has tested positive for pseudoephedrine, following a test carried …Sat May 31 2003 - 01:00
Power brings top form to important series in USCycling News: Irish professionals Ciarán Power and David O'Loughlin are about to undertake their most important team assignments…Fri May 30 2003 - 01:00
Newton holds his nerve to claim victoryCycling Rás: Twelve months ago Chris Newton won the final stage of the FBD Milk Rás in the the Phoenix ParkMon May 26 2003 - 01:00
Holmkvist pips brave Evans at a clipCycling: One day after losing his race-leader's yellow jersey, Tommy Evans showed some of his characteristic fighting spirit…Sat May 24 2003 - 01:00
Irish victory hopes ended Cycling RasCYCLING: The Irish squad seemed in unstoppable form earlier this week, snapping up two stage wins, the yellow jersey and the…Fri May 23 2003 - 01:00
Evans holds onto the yellow jerseyCycling/FBD Milk Rás: Elated after their stage win on Tuesday, the Team Ireland squad were in a more sedate mood yesterday evening…Thu May 22 2003 - 01:00
Jubilant Power takes centre stage in BallinaCYCLING/FBD MILK RAS: stage 3: Tommy Evans may have successfully retained the yellow jersey of race leadership, but at the end…Wed May 21 2003 - 01:00
Evans retains yellow jersey despite atrocious conditionsCycling FBD Milk Rás One glance at Tommy Evans yesterday afternoon said everything about the severity of the stageTue May 20 2003 - 01:00
Team Ireland ready to rise to challengeCYCLING: Team Ireland leaders Ciarán Power and David O'Loughlin have both expressed their confidence with their preparations…Fri May 16 2003 - 01:00
Power ready for his defenceCYCLING: Defending champion Ciarán Power has returned from racing in America for next week's FBD Milk Rás, and is confident …Fri May 09 2003 - 01:00
Power boost for RasCycling Weekly column: The 2002-winner Ciarán Power and fellow US-based professional David O'Loughlin have been confirmed as…Sat May 03 2003 - 01:00
Guerra wins Shay Elliot in BrayCYCLING/News: Italian Alessandro Guerra raced to a fine victory yesterday on the streets of Bray, winning the three-up sprint…Mon Apr 28 2003 - 01:00
Top field for Bray's Shay Elliot raceCycling: One of the biggest races on the Irish calendar takes place this Sunday when the world-ranked Shay Elliot Memorial is…Fri Apr 25 2003 - 01:00
Strong finish by PowerCYCLING/Weekend Preview: Ciarán Power rode strongly in the Navigator team's final European race of the early season when he …Fri Apr 18 2003 - 01:00
Nally set for sprint winCycling Weekly column: Dermot Nally looks set to win the intermediate sprints competition in the prestigious Tour of the Basque…Fri Apr 11 2003 - 01:00
Irish look to amass pointsCYCLING: The Irish Mountain-bike team will this weekend continue their campaign to amass the world ranking points necessary …Fri Apr 04 2003 - 01:00
Dignam finalising strong international line-upCYCLING: With less than two months to go until this year's FBD Milk Rás, a strong standard of professional and international…Fri Mar 28 2003 - 00:00
Power targets Italian returnCYCLING: With the tendonitis which plagued his early season almost gone, professional Ciarán Power will shortly head back to…Fri Mar 21 2003 - 00:00
Seymour pleased with startCYCLING: Following another points-scoring race in Italy's Brescia Cup, national Moutainbike squad manager Geoff Seymour has …Fri Mar 14 2003 - 00:00
Scanlon gets call to ride in Belgian semi-classicCYCLING: Following his strong debut to the season, Mark Scanlon has got a big vote of confidence from his Ag2R team with the…Fri Feb 28 2003 - 00:00
Scanlon expects a tough seasonCYCLING/News Round-up: Following a good professional debut in the Tour Down Under last month, Mark Scanlon is building towards…Fri Feb 14 2003 - 00:00
Evans well up with paceCYCLING/News Round-Up: Tommy Evans yesterday continued his fine run of top finishes in the Telekom Malaysia Tour de Langkawi…Fri Feb 07 2003 - 00:00
Ras route set to provide severe testCYCLING: FBD Milk Rás race director Dermot Dignam has announced what he promises will be a "severe test" for the riders lining…Fri Jan 31 2003 - 00:00
Scanlon keeps pace with big wheels down underCYCLING: Mark Scanlon placed a fine 10th in yesterday's third stage of the Tour Down Under, continuing an encouragingly strong…Fri Jan 24 2003 - 00:00
Scanlon ready for challengeThe start of the European season may be several weeks away but three of Ireland's regular internationals are already preparing…Fri Jan 17 2003 - 00:00
Coaching plan in gearCYCLING: The drive to increase the number of high-level coaches in Irish cycling has moved forward with the National Coaching…Fri Jan 10 2003 - 00:00
Scanlon set for professional debut Down UnderCYCLING: With the Jacob's Creek Tour Down Under now less than three weeks away, Irish national road race champion Mark Scanlon…Fri Jan 03 2003 - 00:00
Scanlon set for early startCYCLING: The new Irish professional Mark Scanlon has received a vote of confidence from the AG2r team with the news that he …Fri Dec 20 2002 - 00:00
Seymour goes off road for AthensCYCLING: With the Athens Olympics less than two years away, the main focus for many of Cycling Ireland's international riders…Fri Dec 13 2002 - 00:00
Seymour on double missionCYCLING/Weekend Preview: Tommorw Team WORC-rider Robin Seymour will attempt to add to the haul of national titles he has achieved…Fri Dec 06 2002 - 00:00
Nally signs with Spanish teamCYCLING: Spanish-based Irish cyclist Dermot Nally yesterday reaped the rewards of several years' effort when he signed a professional…Fri Nov 29 2002 - 00:00
Cycling Ireland CEO to resignCYCLING: In a move which will surprise most of Cycling Ireland's (CI) members, CEO Eamon Duffy has announced his intention to…Fri Nov 22 2002 - 00:00
Irish team geared for final eventCYCLING: The road-racing season officially draws to a close for Irish international riders on Sunday when the final team of …Fri Nov 08 2002 - 00:00
Belgian project a striking successCYCLING: With the last of those involved in the Team Ireland project now home from Belgium, Cycling Ireland (CI) has expressed…Fri Nov 01 2002 - 00:00
Healion gets Ireland call-upCYCLING: With the road season drawing to a close, the final Irish team for 2002 has been named to take part in the Tour of Okinawa…Fri Oct 25 2002 - 01:00
Promising signs on the roadCYCLING: : Last week's world championships yielded nothing in the way of medals, but the races in Zolder were encouraging nonetheless…Fri Oct 18 2002 - 01:00
O'Loughlin finds the going toughCYCLING: Santiago Botero yesterday gave a display of the time-trial strength which won him a stage of the Tour de France earlier…Fri Oct 11 2002 - 01:00
Hardwick, Roche perform solidlyCYCLING: Irish riders Theo Hardwick and Nicolas Roche yesterday posted solid performances in the junior time trial at the World…Thu Oct 10 2002 - 01:00
Scanlon settles for 13th placeCYCLING: Provisionally third at the end of his test, for a while yesterday it seemed that Mark Scanlon was set to take a bronze…Wed Oct 09 2002 - 01:00
Scanlon rewarded with new contractCYCLING: Mark Scanlon yesterday landed the biggest professional contract since the era of Kelly and Roche when he signed up …Mon Oct 07 2002 - 01:00
Irish riders gearing up for world championshipsCYCLING: Bolstered by a recent run of good results, the Irish squad for the 2002 World Championships will spend the next few…Fri Oct 04 2002 - 01:00
Scanlon rides into deal with French teamCYCLING: Mark Scanlon's excellent third place in the Grand Prix Isbergues last Sunday has almost certainly ensured a contract…Fri Sept 27 2002 - 01:00
Riders gearing up for world testsCYCLING: With the start of the World Championships now less than three weeks away, thoughts have turned to the selection and…Fri Sept 20 2002 - 01:00
Power lines-up with the eliteCYCLING: The US based professional Ciarán Power tackles his last big assignment of the 2002 season when he lines out alongside…Fri Sept 13 2002 - 01:00
McCann ban follows drugs testCYCLING: Former national champion David McCann has been banned for six months following a positive test for the substance Norandrosterone…Sat Sept 07 2002 - 01:00
