5 Tips to make your commute much easier
Did you ever look at people commuting by bike and wonder why it looks so much easier for some than it does for others? On our daily commute we pass a lot of cyclists ranging in experience and on all types of bikes and there are a few constants we see which the struggling commuters seem to all have...
Instant karma for motorcyclist using bike lane and trying to intimidate a cyclist
There is nothing more frustrating than motorbikes using the cycling lanes. Watch to the end for some sweet karma.
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...
“The Tour de Let’s Make The Most Dangerous Finishing Circuits Possible!” (VIDEO)
A number of riders have voiced their criticism following the crash-marred finish of today's second stage of La Provence where a number of riders crashed at the final corner. As can be seen in the video below, there was a speed bump with just over 100 metres to go which came just after the final corner which was one of...
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...
Velon announces breakthrough agreement with Infront Sports & Media
New agreement unlocks investment and expertise that will allow Velon to take the lead in delivering a full athlete experience to fans using ground-breaking and innovative technology. Trek-Segafredo partnered with Velon in its inception in 2014, joining 10 other UCI Pro Teams in forming a business enterprise targeting future growth of professional cycling. Velon is thrilled to announce a revolutionary partnership...
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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)...