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
Former Irish champion cyclist bannned after drugs testFormer national champion David McCann has been banned for six months following a positive test for the substance Norandrosterone…Sat Sept 07 2002 - 01:00
Power navigating contract renewalCYCLING: Irish professional Ciarán Power is finalising details before re-signing with the New York-based Navigators team this…Fri Sept 06 2002 - 01:00
Scanlon on trial with top French teamCYCLING: Irish national champion Mark Scanlon begins one of the most important periods of his young career when he starts a …Fri Aug 30 2002 - 01:00
Power well suited to US circuitCYCLING: Following an encouraging 2002 season racing on the US circuit, Irish professional Ciarán Power is almost certain to…Fri Aug 23 2002 - 01:00
Evans surges into contentionCYCLING/Weekly Column: National road race bronze medallist Tommy Evans jumped up the leaderboard of the Eagle Tour of Malaysia…Fri Aug 16 2002 - 01:00
Scanlon geared for successCYCLING: Irish riders will this weekend aim for strong rides in both the road and mountain-bike European championships in Italy…Fri Aug 02 2002 - 01:00
Scanlon chasing contractCYCLING: The former world junior champion, Mark Scanlon, has moved a step closer towards landing a professional contract for …Fri Jul 26 2002 - 01:00
Seymour and Owens supremeCYCLING: As expected, Robin Seymour and Tarja Owens yesterday added to their impressive list of national titles when they won…Mon Jul 22 2002 - 01:00
Seymour, Owens back for battleCYCLING: Robin Seymour and Tarja Owens have an opportunity this weekend to further extend their remarkable records in the mountain…Fri Jul 19 2002 - 01:00
Irish put foot on first rungCYCLING: It may be many years since an Irishman last took part, but while the Tour de France peloton speeds towards the mountains…Fri Jul 12 2002 - 01:00
Fourth tour de force likelyCYCLING: Given that only Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx and Miguel Indurain have won four straight Tours de France, the fact …Fri Jul 05 2002 - 01:00
Scanlon captures road-race laurelsCYCLING/Irish Road Racing championships : Bronze in Cork two years ago, silver 12 months later in Dundrod; former world junior…Mon Jul 01 2002 - 01:00
Power is McCann's main challengerCYCLING: Twelve months after dominant victories in Dundrod saw them retain their national titles, David McCann and Geraldine…Fri Jun 28 2002 - 01:00
Power and McCann in good formCYCLING : With just over one week to go until the national road race championships in Stamullen, Waterford professional cyclist…Fri Jun 21 2002 - 01:00
Top Irish cyclists to hit the RoadCYCLING/Weekly round-up : The country's top cyclists will travel home to contest the National Road Race Championships this month…Fri Jun 14 2002 - 01:00
US-based four prepare to climbCYCLING/News round-up: Irealand's US-based professionals have their biggest assignment of the year this Sunday when they line…Fri Jun 07 2002 - 01:00
Roche in yellowCYCLING : Laurence Roche holds the lead in the Dunboyne three-day race with just one stage remaining todayMon Jun 03 2002 - 01:00
Power back in the saddle in USHis morale boosted by his first professional victory in the FBD Milk Rás, Ciarán Power has returned to New Jersey to begin a …Fri May 31 2002 - 01:00
Power returns to the victory podiumCYCLING/FBD Milk Rás: Smiling broadly, a fresh yellow jersey in place and a huge laurel wreath around his neck, Team Ireland…Mon May 27 2002 - 01:00
No sign of Power fadingCYCLING/FBD Milk Rás: Bulletproof on Tuesday, off-key on Wednesday, but decidedly on-form for the past two days, Team Ireland…Sat May 25 2002 - 01:00
Irish action sparks a Newton reactionShortly after winning the opening stage of the FBD Milk Rás on Sunday, Chris Newton said that he had little intention of defending…Thu May 23 2002 - 01:00
Cassidy gives Tanner a run for his moneyLongevity in the sporting context is all about staving off decline in fitness which starts to set in around the early 30sTue May 21 2002 - 01:00
British raider takes the leadOne year ago Chris Newton came to the FBD Milk Rás with high expectationsMon May 20 2002 - 01:00
Riders must make a golden effortCYCLING/Ras Preview : From Sunday, Golden Jubilee celebrants will be tearing around the country on glittering racing machines…Sat May 18 2002 - 01:00
Visitors to test Power's Irish squad in RasSAILING/Weekly Column: With the race over one week away, it has been announced that the largest ever contingent of foreign riders…Fri May 10 2002 - 01:00
Major sponsorship deal imminentCYCLING: The national governing body, Cycling Ireland, is to receive the substantial boost of a major sponsorship deal, to be…Fri May 03 2002 - 01:00
Elliot memorial moves up a gearCYCLING: Irish cycling takes another important step forward this weekend with the running of the Shay Elliot memorial race, …Fri Apr 26 2002 - 01:00
Manning to defend Ras title in strong line-upCYCLING/Weekly Column: Following the announcement earlier this week that 2001-winner Paul Manning is returning to defend his…Fri Apr 19 2002 - 01:00
Boost for PowerCYCLING/Round-up: His confidence buoyed by an excellent fourth place in Sunday's Grand Prix of Rennes, Irish professional Ciarán…Fri Apr 12 2002 - 01:00
Irish riders shine abroadCYCLING/Weekend round-up: Irish riders rode with distinction in foreign events yesterday, with Ciarán Power recording one of…Mon Apr 08 2002 - 01:00
Irish aim for the topCYCLING: One week after the hard-fought international clash in the Rás Mumhan, Irish riders have an opportunity to avenge their…Fri Apr 05 2002 - 01:00
Cycleways target top racesCYCLING: Launching this year's line-up at a slick, well-organised presentation this week, the Cycleways Lee Strand team have…Fri Mar 29 2002 - 00:00
O'Loughlin off to promising startCYCLING/Weekly round-up: David O'Loghlin has bounced back from an injury-afflicted 2001 season to make a promising start with…Fri Mar 15 2002 - 00:00
Good start for Irish ridersCYCLING/WEEKLY COLUMN: Continental-based Irish riders have made an encouraging start to the season with three victories last…Fri Mar 08 2002 - 00:00
Seymour secures slotCYCLING/Round-Up: The prospect of a good season for national mountain-bike cross-country champion Robin Seymour looks brighter…Fri Mar 01 2002 - 00:00
McCann out in the coldCYCLING/Weekly Column: The professional career of double Irish road-race champion David McCann is under serious threat following…Fri Feb 22 2002 - 00:00
Recruitment drive part of new strategyCYCLING: While it has been functioning as Cycling Ireland for some time, the Irish Cycling Federation was this week officially…Fri Feb 15 2002 - 00:00
Dignam promises toughest RasCYCLING: FBD Milk Rás race director Dermot Dignam has promised that this year's race, the 50th edition, will feature "one of…Fri Feb 01 2002 - 00:00
Seymour set for ItalyCYCLING/News round-up: After competing in America for much of last season, multiple national mountain-bike champion Robin Seymour…Fri Jan 25 2002 - 00:00
Owens to race with new team based in TuscanyCYCLING/News Round-up: National MTB cross-country champion Tarja Owens is set to continue road racing within the professional…Fri Jan 11 2002 - 00:00
Team Ireland project to relocate to BelgiumCYCLING: When he became president of the Irish Cycling Federation just over one year ago, one of PJ Nolan's most promising new…Fri Jan 04 2002 - 00:00
Californian debut likely for PowerWith 2001 all but over, thoughts have turned towards preparations and plans for the new racing seasonFri Dec 28 2001 - 00:00
Power opts for fresh challenge with New Jersey teamDespite previous indications that Irish professional Ciaran Power was to remain with his St Quentin squad for next season, the…Fri Dec 21 2001 - 00:00
McCann signs for new Polish teamIrish road-racing champion David McCann has signed a contract with the new Polish team Ceresit-Henkel, allaying fears that he…Fri Dec 14 2001 - 00:00
Seymour set to continue winning sequenceOne of the most remarkable winning sequences in Irish sport comes under the spotlight again this weekend when Robin Seymour seeks…Fri Dec 07 2001 - 00:00
Insurance costs high on ICF agendaA doubling of insurance costs for next year, due in part to the after-effects of the events of September 11th, is one of the …Fri Nov 23 2001 - 00:00
Power retains place in FranceAfter a year fraught with illness, injury and ill luck, Ciaran Power has been told there will be a place for him within the professional…Fri Nov 09 2001 - 00:00
