The Irish Times

Dan Martin (35) announces retirement from cycling at end of this season

The Irishman to end a 14-year career in which he won stages of all three Grand Tours

Sat Sept 04 2021 - 01:00

Nicolas Roche rides strongly in Poland, Irish amateurs shine in France

37-year-old veteran looking to secure new contract for next season

Tue Aug 10 2021 - 20:47

Mia Griffin an impressive ninth in France, Nicolas Roche chasing contract

Roche is set to contest the Clasica San Sebastian in Northern Spain

Fri Jul 30 2021 - 21:24

Eddie Dunbar geared up to make a memorable debut in Olympic road race

In-form Cork man will hope to shine among fatigued Tour de France cyclists on Saturday

Fri Jul 23 2021 - 06:00

Giro d’Italia: Nicolas Roche comes close as Bettiol triumphs

Irish rider came home in third in Stradella a day after Dan Martin claimed stage win

Thu May 27 2021 - 18:41

Andrea Vendrame’s persistence finally pays off as he breaks Giro duck

Italian comes home to win the 12th stage as Egan Bernal hold on to race lead

Thu May 20 2021 - 18:05

Peter Sagan returns to winning ways on back of cracking team effort

Dan Martin remains eighth overall after stage 10 of Giro d’Italia

Mon May 17 2021 - 17:23

Giro d’Italia: Ewan best on stage seven as Dan Martin stays ninth overall

Nicolas Roche finished 175th on the stage, three minutes and 12 seconds behind

Fri May 14 2021 - 18:15

Caleb Ewan speeds to stage five victory in the Giro d’Italia

Dan Martin and Nicolas Roche are 19th and 58th overall heading into Thursday’s stage

Wed May 12 2021 - 17:46

Dutch rider Taco van der Hoorn solos to Giro d’Italia stage win

27-year-old former Rás Tailteann stage winner enjoys best win of his career

Mon May 10 2021 - 18:11

Martin upbeat as Giro d’Italia challenge begins

The Irishman spearheads the Israel Start Up Nation team in the race, but insists he does not feel pressure

Sat May 08 2021 - 09:37

Mamore power to him: Ronan McLaughlin regains Everesting record in Donegal

33-year-old lowers mark by almost 20 minutes after 79 laps of tough climb

Mon Mar 29 2021 - 20:09

Conn McDunphy back in the saddle and raring for mountain return

24-year-old Irish rider is fit again following a grisly crash in the French Alps last October

Fri Feb 12 2021 - 18:00

No slow start for Eddie Dunbar with spin up Mont Ventoux to come on Saturday

Cork cyclist looking to put frustrating period on sidelines behind him at Tour de la Provence

Wed Feb 10 2021 - 16:15

After a year of sporting famine, get ready for a high summer feast in 2021

Johnny Watterson looks at the year ahead as sport, like life, tries to get back to normal

Sat Jan 02 2021 - 06:00

Tokyo dreaming: Ireland’s Olympics team slowly taking shape

Ireland could send as many as 90 athletes to Japan – an increase on Brazil four years ago

Mon Oct 19 2020 - 06:00

Ben Healy dreaming big after taking over Sam Bennett’s Irish crown

20-year-old shares many similarities with Tour de France green jersey winner

Mon Oct 05 2020 - 18:41

Young guns take centre stage at Irish nationals

Ben Healy and Lara Gillespie were the men's and women's winners in Limerick

Sun Oct 04 2020 - 18:29

McDunphy stuns Roche to take gold at National Road Race Championships

Youngster completes senior time trial two seconds quicker than previous champion

Thu Oct 01 2020 - 20:20

Sam Bennett confirms absence from National Road Race Championships

Travel restrictions and upcoming schedule ends hope of defending title

Wed Sept 30 2020 - 15:59