Scanlon settles for 13th placeCYCLING: Provisionally third at the end of his test, for a while yesterday it seemed that Mark Scanlon was set to take a bronze…Wed Oct 09 2002 - 01:00
Scanlon rewarded with new contractCYCLING: Mark Scanlon yesterday landed the biggest professional contract since the era of Kelly and Roche when he signed up …Mon Oct 07 2002 - 01:00
Irish riders gearing up for world championshipsCYCLING: Bolstered by a recent run of good results, the Irish squad for the 2002 World Championships will spend the next few…Fri Oct 04 2002 - 01:00
Scanlon rides into deal with French teamCYCLING: Mark Scanlon's excellent third place in the Grand Prix Isbergues last Sunday has almost certainly ensured a contract…Fri Sept 27 2002 - 01:00
Riders gearing up for world testsCYCLING: With the start of the World Championships now less than three weeks away, thoughts have turned to the selection and…Fri Sept 20 2002 - 01:00
Power lines-up with the eliteCYCLING: The US based professional Ciarán Power tackles his last big assignment of the 2002 season when he lines out alongside…Fri Sept 13 2002 - 01:00
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