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“I started to feel the cramps in the final kilometres” – Peter Sagan
Heading into the day as one of the pre-race favourites, World Champion Peter Sagan did not disappoint in Belgium at the opening cobbled classic of the season with a strong display just missing out on victory. At the end of 200.8 kilometres of racing, Sagan was outpaced in the kick to the line after over 50km at the front...
When the British Army allowed the first Omloop Het Nieuwsblad to take place
In 2009, the opening race of the Belgian cycling season, Omloop Het Volk, changed its name to Omloop Het Nieuwsblad following the merger of the newspapers Het Volk and Het Nieuwsblad, but the race wasn’t originally called Het Volk. It was first organised in 1945, when it was named Omloop van Vlaanderen (Circuit of Flanders) by journalist Jerome Stevens of...
Bikes checked for motors at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad (VIDEO)
The bikes belonging to a number of teams have been checked for motors prior to the start of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad this morning. Amongst the teams who had their bikes checked were LottoNL Jumbo who posted the video below with the message: "Bike motor check at @OmloopHNB. A good thing! #OHN" The UCI recently said it will continue to test...
Highlights of the 2015 Flanders Classics (VIDEO)
The spring classics start kick off this weekend with Omloop Het Nieuwsbladd and Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne and this video will really whet your appetite for the forthcoming races. The compilation video was produced by Flanders Classics where they take a look back at what happened last year in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, Dwars Door Vlaanderen, Gent-Wevelgem, Ronde van Vlaanderen, Scheldeprijs and Brabantse Pijl. You...
Cycling Ireland announce establishment of High Performance Sub-Committee
Cycling Ireland has announced the establishment of a new High Performance Sub-Committee. This committee will act in an advisory capacity to the Cycling Ireland High Performance Programme, ensuring that it remains aligned to the Cycling Ireland Strategy which was launched at the end of 2014. Representatives from each of the disciplines will make up the committee, which also includes...
Eddie Dunbar outlines his aims for 2016 season
Eddie Dunbar was in Dublin recently for the launch of the 2016 An Post Rás and we caught up with him to discuss his aims for the season. Dunbar made his professional debut last year with the UCI Continental team NFTO and he had some pretty impressive performances in his first senior year. Amongst those he impressed with his gutsy...
“I expect a sharp confrontation with the best riders” – Peter Sagan
World champion Peter Sagan will kick-start his European season this weekend with the two opening races of the Belgian cycling calendar, Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne. Joining Sagan will be Maciej Bodnar, Daniele Bennati, Oscar Gatto, Jay McCarthy, Manuele Boaro, Nikolay Trusov and Adam Blythe. "I am curious to see how my first two starts in Europe will be. The race...
Cycling Ireland announce details of National Men’s Road Series
Cycling Ireland’s National Series for Men’s Road Racing will once again take place in 2016. The Series which rolled out for the first time last year was a resounding success, offering riders top competition throughout the race season. The road racing series, primarily aimed at A1 and A2 riders, comprises of twelve races, with the best five scores of a...
Wildcard entries announced for Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège
A.S.O. have today announced the teams that have been given wildcard entries to the two Ardennes classics organised by them, Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège. Flèche Wallonne takes place on Wednesday April 20th with Liège-Bastogne-Liège taking place four days later on April 24th. In accordance with UCI rules, the following World Tour teams had already been automatically invited to the two races: ...
Julian Alaphilippe to return to action at La Provence following Mononucleosis diagnosis
23 year-old Julian Philippe is set to return to action this week at the inaugural running of La Provence (UCI 2.1) which takes place from the 23rd to the 25th of February. The young Frenchman enjoyed a great 2015 season – only his second in the pro ranks – finishing runner-up at the Flèche Wallonne and Liège–Bastogne–Liège, and winning the...
Van Garderen and Gilbert happy with performances at Ruta del Sol
Tejay van Garderen (BMC Racing Team) has had a fine start to the season, finishing in second place overall at the Ruta del Sol. Van Garderen started the final stage in the leader’s jersey after taking the win in the Individual Time Trial on stage 4, but the stage win and overall race win was secured by Alejandro Valverde (Movistar)...
When David Duffield got taken out by a donkey at the 1953 Tour of Ireland
By Graham Healy The news was announced yesterday of the sad passing of David Duffield, the legendary commentator with Eurosport, who became known for his unique commentary style. The 84 year-old died as a result of injuries sustained in a fall. In addition to his commentary, Duffield was also an accomplished cyclist, having set the record in 1956 for riding from...
Bora-Argon 18 given wildcard entry for Paris-Roubaix
BORA - ARGON 18 one of the 7 teams awarded wildcard entries for Paris - Roubaix. The 114th edition of the cobbled classic takes place on April 10th. "It is a great honour to be invited once again to the most epic one-day race in the cycling world. This "monument“ of cycling is for sure the most challenging race of...
Alberto Contador takes first win of 2016 at Algarve
Alberto Contador has taken the final stage win at the Volta ao Algarve while securing third place overall after a late attack on the second ascent to Alto do Malhao. After 169km and four climbs, it was on the second ascent of the 45km loop that Contador took matters into his own hands...
Onboard with Bardiani-CSF at the Trofeo Laigueglia (VIDEO)
The Trofeo Laigueglia (UCI 1.1HC) took place in Liguria recently and this onboard footage shows the fight for position at some of the key points of the race including the first and final ascents of Colla Micheri and the finish. The video was created with footage from the Garmin VIRB camera installed on the bike of Bardiani-CSF rider Giulio Ciccone. Andrea...
Boasson Hagen secures 2nd victory of the week at the Tour of Oman
Edvald Boasson Hagen (Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka) sprinted to victory at the end of the 5th stage of the Tour of Oman. Greg van Avermaet (BMC Racing) was 2nd on the stage with Marco Canola (United Healthcare) taking 3rd. Boasson Hagen's team-mate Jacques Janse van Rensburg jumped into the early break of the day with Pieter Weening (Roompot) and...