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A look at one of Africa’s top races, the Tropicale Amissa Bongo
One of Africa's biggest races has started this week in Gabon, with the first stage of the Tropicale Amissa Bongo being won by Tunisia's Rafaa Chtioui of the Sky Dive Dubai team. The race was first organised in 2006 with Jussi Veikanen of Francaise des Jeux taking the first win. Members of the French team would take victory in the...
Former World Champion Claude Criquielion hospitalised after stroke
Former World Champion Claude Criquielion has been hospitalised after suffering a severe stroke. The Belgian is said to be a critical condition and fighting for his life after being transferred to Aalst hospital. Criquielion had numerous big wins during his career which lasted from 1979 to 1991. Amongst his big wins were Fleche Wallonne in 1985 and 1989, the Tour...
Cycling in Dublin
This short clip shows an early morning commute by bicycle along the quays in Dublin city. The cyclist may look like he's cycling erratically but he is just trying to make his way from the inside bike lane to the portion of bike line that is designated for going straight on at O'Connell Street bridge. Joe Seymour,...
“You have to be in perfect shape to win the Rás” Clemens Fankhauser
Last year’s winner of An Post Rás, Clemens Fankhauser, was back in Ireland last weekend and we caught up with the Austrian during his short visit. He had been over to take part in the Ulster Junior Tour sportive. “It was a great ride,” Fankhauser said of the sportive in Bellaghy, Co. Derry. “It was good to be back...
How to warm up and substantially reduce the risk of cold induced injuries
by Jonathan Gibson With the recent cold weather snap and climate change looking like its going to afford us a cold start to the racing season for the future it is very important to adopt a strategy for warming up prior to racing in order to reduce the risk of injury while competing. I'm going to out line a protocol which...
Cyclist catches motorist reading a book while driving
A cyclist in Manchester has uploaded a video to YouTube, showing an incident where he confronts a motorist driving along while reading a book. The YouTube user, who calls himself CycleSmarter, spotted the woman moving slower than the rest of the traffic which raised his suspicions. He looked in her car window to see the woman reading a book while...
Chaotic finish at the Vuelta Ciclista a Murcia
Yesterdays' Vuelta Ciclista a Murcia was won by Rein Taaramae (Astana) by 10 seconds, but behind the Estonian, it was a bit of a mess. After Taaramae crossed the line, cars and motorbikes were help up at the finish line, which impacted upon the group sprinting for the line. Riders chose to go either side of one of the team...
Happy St. Valentine’s Day from Dan Martin and his Cannondale Garmin team mates
Dan Martin and his Cannondale Garmin send their Valentine's Day wishes in this video. It also features Australian Nathan Haas and Italian Alan Marangoni with their rendition of That's Amore. Let's hope they stick to the day job.
Sam Bennett’s Directeur Sportif talks about Bora Argon 18’s lead out train
Following on from his first win of the season at the Tour of Qatar, Sam Bennett's Directeur Sportif explained how they changed their lead out plan for the stage. The 24 year old Irishman won the bunch sprint of the final 113 kilometre stage from Sealine Beach Resort to Doha Corniche, relegating Andrea Guardini (Astana) and Nacer Bouhanni (Cofidis)...
Sean Yates tells the BBC that Lance Armstrong was hunted down unfairly
Tinkoff Saxo directeur sportif Sean Yates has spoken to the BBC about he feels that Lance Armstrong was unfairly hunted down and stripped of his seven Tour de France titles. Yates raced with Armstrong on the Motorola team in the early 90s and subsequently was manager on the Discovery and Astana teams which the Texan raced with. Yates told the BBC,...
This electronic bike raised $3.2 million through crowd funding in just 10 days
With an initial goal of just $75,000 the Storm eBike currently has secured $3,284,846 in funding for it's budget go anywhere electric bike. With introductory pricing of under $600 it brings electric bikes into the super affordable category. The eBike is quite unlike other electric bikes on the market. Unlike the others they don't try and...
Stage 5 of the Tour of Qatar 2015 (VIDEO)
Alexander Kristoff (Katusha) took his third stage victory at the Tour of Qatar on the 153km stage from Al Zubara Fort to Madinat ash-Shamal, beating Peter Sagan (Tinkoff-Saxo) and Nikias Arndt (Ger) Team Giant-Alpecin. Niki Terpstra (Etixx-QuickStep) managed to hang on to his overall lead, despite having to chase back to the front group to finish 16th, in the...
Competition closes Friday to Win a Colombière Defense Training Jacket worth over €90
Our good friends over at Galibier have given us one of their super jackets to give away to celebrate the launch of their newly revamped website. To enter the competition all you have to do is click the link further down the page which will bring you to the Galibier website. That's it! No questions to answer,...
Gallery of the Cannondale Garmin training camp
The Cannondale Garmin have been training on Majorca over the past few weeks, as well as taking part in the Mallorca Challenge. Below is a number of photos from the training camp which the team have posted. They have been involved in various types of training, including testing on the track, training for team time trials aswell as getting into...
Stage 4 of the Tour of Qatar 2015 (VIDEO)
Alexander Kristoff (Katusha) took his second stage win at this year's Tour of Qatar beating Peter Sagan (Tinkoff-Saxo) into second place with Nikias Arndt (Giant-Alpecin) in third. Niki Terpstra (Etixx Quick Step) hung onto the leader's jersey, but will have a tough battle on his hands during today's stage. 1 Alexander Kristoff (Nor) Team Katusha 2 Peter Sagan (Svk) Tinkoff-Saxo...
Competition time again
We've an amazing prize to give away tomorrow... The winner will get a Colombière Defense Training Jacket from the guys over at Galibier . Last week they launched their new website and to celebrate they have given us one Colombière jacket to give away to one lucky person. Check back tomorrow for details on how to enter... In the...