Some Mind Blowing Stats About The Tour de France
Some stats compiled by the good people at Parcel Hero for your enjoyment.
Highlights video of the Irish Cycling Championships
The Irish Cycling Championships took place over the weekend, with the Senior Men's Race being won by domestic-based rider Damien Shaw (Team Asea) who had broken clear with Eddie Dunbar (NFTO) in the closing stages of the race. Coming towards thefinish, Shaw went clear of his younger breakaway companion to finish over a minute clear. Dunbar took silver and...
Dashcam footage of Dublin in the 1960’s (VIDEO)
We published a article last week comparing photos of Dublin in 1961 to photos taken last week. Well here is a great video which actually goes through the junctions we featured and might explain a few things. At the junction of Dame Street and South Great Georges street we saw lots of cyclists obeying the law and waiting at...
Three Wheels, Two Suspension Forks And A Fat Rear Tyre ??? It’s The Kilimanjaro
No it isn't some elaborate April fool joke this does really exist. Rungu the people behind the bike describe it as "the first suspension bullfrog trike" and the perfect "platform for adventure" and offers "mobility and stability where a bike can’t go and a car won’t go" We are undecided but weighing in at a hefty 53.8 lbs (24.4...
Beefeater Bend to become the latest party corner on Alpe d’Huez
Alpe d'Huez is one of the most iconic climbs in the Tour de France, and it also has a reputation for its party atmosphere. Dutch corner has long been established on the Alpe and more recently, Irish Corner has claimed Corner 10 of the climb. Now, the latest country to claim one of the 21 corners as the place...
Nicolas Roche included in Team Sky’s line up at the Tour de France
Following on from confusion last week in relation to Team Sky’s Tour de France line-up, they have released the names of the nine-man team this morning. Despite having been left out of the shortlist last week, Nicolas Roche has actually been included in the team for the race. The original shortlist which had been accidentally published on the team’s website...
Nacer Bouhanni possibly out of the Tour de France
In-form Nacer Bouhanni (Cofidis) is possibly out of the Tour de France after crashing heavily at the finish of the French Championships today. His crash followed on from a move by Anthony Roux (FDJ.fr), who was subsequently disqualified by race commissaires. Victory went to the outsider, Steven Tronet of the continental team Auber 93. Tony Gallopin was awarded silver after...
Francesco Reda, the man kicked out of the Rás, claims silver behind Vincenzo Nibali in the Italian Championships
Francesco Reda (Team Idea 2010 ASD), who was kicked out of An Post Rás last month, has today claimed the silver medal in the Italian Road Race Championships. Vincenzo Nibali (Astana) won ahead of Reda and Diego Ulissi (Lampre-Merida). It's the second consecutive victory for Nibali in the Italian Championships, and shows he's coming into good form ahead of...
Could the Tour de France be returning to London?
Transport chiefs in London are said to be in talks to host the Tour de France Grand Depart again, according to The Standard. Transport for London are said to be backing a campaign to bring the race to London in 2017. The city previously hosted the start of the race back in 2007, but with interest in the sport growing...
Joe Barr’s incredible Malin-Mizen-Malin record (VIDEO)
Last weekend, Joe Barr set an incredible three records when he undertook the epic challenge of racing from the northernmost point of Ireland (Malin Head) to the southernmost point (Mizen Head) and back again. In doing so, he set the fastest Malin Head - Mizen Head - Malin Head, the fastest North - South in 23 hours 20 mins,...
Marcel Kittel not included in Giant-Alpecin Tour de France team
It has been confirmed that multiple Tour de France stage winner, Marcel Kittel, will not line up at the start of this year’s race. His Giant-Alpecin team announced their line-up for the race, and explained that the German was being left out of the team, due to a lack of fitness. Instead, fellow sprinter and winner of Milan-San Remo...
Dublin Then And Now – June 1961 & 2015
By David Gill American photographer Charles W. Cushman, traveled the world for more than 30 years and always had a camera by his side. Charles Weever Cushman was a member of the Indiana University Alumnus, and upon his death he bequeathed over 14,500 Kodachrome colour slides to his alma mater at the Indiana State University. It's from this collection that we learn...