The Irish Times

Sam Bennett a true product of Irish cycling, maybe not a reflection of it

Irish rider’s success in France could be papering over the cracks in Irish system

Sat Sept 12 2020 - 06:00

Conor Dunne and Nicolas Roche prominent in Dubai Tour

Mark Cavendish takes third stage as Irish duo perform well on the route to Fujairah

Thu Feb 08 2018 - 19:30

Clock ticking as An Post Chainreaction team seeks new sponsor

Team boss Kurt Bogaerts says urgent negotiations are continuing with two companies

Thu Sept 28 2017 - 22:21

Aqua Blue Sport all set for their Vuelta a España bow

Conor Dunne or Matt Brammeier likly to be included in the Irish team’s line-up

Thu Aug 10 2017 - 21:42

Ryan Mullen and Eileen Burns take Irish elite time trial titles

Mullen and Nicolas Roche among the favourites for Sunday’s elite men’s road race

Fri Jun 23 2017 - 19:30

Irish team Aqua Blue Sport secures historic wildcard invite to Vuelta a España

The team includes three Irish riders, Matt Brammeier, Conor Dunne and Martyn Irvine

Mon Mar 27 2017 - 16:08

Dan Martin takes second stage of Volta ao Algarve

Victory sees Irish rider take over as race leader from teammate Fernando Gaviria

Thu Feb 16 2017 - 20:12

Cycling: Nicolas Roche off to strong start but still chasing form

Irish rider helps BMC Racing Team to victory in Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana in Spain

Fri Feb 03 2017 - 01:28

Sam Bennett claims victory in Race Melbourne event

Carrick-on-Suir man registers the BORA-hansgrohe team’s first success

Thu Jan 26 2017 - 20:06

Martyn Irvine enthusiastic about the challenge ahead

Former world scratch race champion looking forward to season with Aqua Blue Sport

Fri Jan 06 2017 - 01:00

Matt Brammeier looking forward to duty with Aqua Blue Sport

First-ever Irish professional Continental team stepping up preparations for season

Fri Dec 09 2016 - 01:00

Michael O’Loughlin rides aggressively at World Championships

Race racer puts in brave showing at under-23 time trial in Qatar.

Thu Oct 13 2016 - 21:33

Sam Bennett gears up for road race with Paris-Bourges win

Tipperary rider successfully defends title in France to help make amends for unlucky Tour

Fri Oct 07 2016 - 17:43

Sam Bennett defends Paris-Bourges title ahead of trip to Qatar

Elite road race championships take place on flat circuit in Doha

Thu Oct 06 2016 - 18:23

New Irish cycling team has big plans for 2017

Aqua Blue Sport plans to be taking part in the Tour de France with three to four years

Tue Oct 04 2016 - 21:01

Shannon McCurley poised for Olympic debut

‘I can’t wait to race. I just want to be out there. . . I just want to race and do my best’

Fri Aug 12 2016 - 09:00

Sam Bennett and Matt Brammeier to compete in the big Classics

Irish sprinter won the opening stage of the Criterium International last Saturday

Fri Apr 01 2016 - 01:01

Sam Bennett’s Tour de France hopes on track with team invite

Bora Argon 18 team have secured an invite for the third year in succession

Fri Mar 04 2016 - 02:08

Dan Martin wins stage two of Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana

Irish cyclist gains confidence as he picks up his first victory since October 2014

Fri Feb 05 2016 - 01:07

Ryan Mullen pleased with first Cannondale camp in Spain

New coach Sebastian Weber believes rider can develop beyond time-trials

Fri Jan 15 2016 - 01:00

Irish pro cyclist ready to race after recovering from Utah crash

Five-time Irish cycling champion Matt Brammeier is now targeting his first Tour

Fri Jan 01 2016 - 01:00

Matt Brammeier gets World Tour ticket for next season

Multiple Irish champion recovers from injury to find his team getting welcome boost

Thu Nov 26 2015 - 22:43

Irish riders set for UCI world championships road race campaign

Ciara Doogan and Eddie Dunbar first in to action in Richmond, Virginia

Fri Sept 25 2015 - 01:08

Ryan Mullen begins push for rare double in national championships

Rule change means last year’s first home aiming for Elite title this time around

Fri Jun 26 2015 - 01:00

Matt Brammeier denied win in Luxembourg after making early break

Multiple Irish road race champion aiming for Vuelta a España ride in August

Fri Jun 05 2015 - 01:00

Matt Brammeier fails to make team shortlist for Tour de France

MTN Qhubeka team general manager Brian Smith says Brammeier is on long list for Vuelta a España

Fri May 29 2015 - 01:01

Philip Deignan and Matt Brammeier all set for Tour de Langkawi

Irish duo hoping Malaysian race will eventually lead to Tour de France

Fri Mar 06 2015 - 01:00

Martyn Irvine outmanoeuvred at world track championships as Lucas Liss triumphs

Irish rider finishes 10th after missing vital break by Bobby Lea with 23 laps remaining

Thu Feb 19 2015 - 22:44

Matt Brammeier signs for Tour de France debut outfit MTN Qhubeka

Multiple Irish champion’s first event will be the Cadel Evans Great Ocean race in Australia on February 1st

Fri Jan 16 2015 - 01:03

German TV deal points to likely Tour de France debut for Sam Bennett

Bennett and his Bora-Argon 18 team almost certain to gain wildcard access to Tour de France

Fri Jan 09 2015 - 01:00

Matt Brammeier still in limbo as his wait for a new professional contract continues

Five-time Irish national champion satisfied that a new team deal is imminent

Fri Jan 02 2015 - 01:00

Matt Brammeier keeps team plans secret

Road race champion yet to reveal set-up for 2015

Fri Nov 28 2014 - 11:19

Matt Brammeier to settle future soon

Former Irish road race champion about to announce new team

Fri Oct 31 2014 - 01:00

Nicolas Roche skips road race championships

Tinkoff-Saxo rider cites tough training and racing programme as he misses out again

Fri Jun 20 2014 - 01:00