Cycling
# cycling - Yesterday’s News
On your bike! Google Maps now includes cycling directions
The directions show dedicated bike lanes as well as roadways which are deemed ‘bicycle friendly’ and no-go areas.
Another black day for cycling despite the white-out at the Giro
Former winner Danilo Di Luca has been withdrawn from this year’s race after a positive drugs test.
Stage 19 of Giro d’Italia falls victim to snow
There has been no word yet on whether stage 20, which is also at risk, will go ahead.
# cycling - Thursday 23 May, 2013
Pat McQuaid: Panel to study UCI-Armstrong ‘collusion’
The Dubliner says claims about the UCI and Armstrong’s relationship “absolutely will be addressed,” next week.
# cycling - Friday 17 May, 2013
Sick Bradley Wiggins pulls out of Italy’s Giro
The Tour de France champion has a chest infection.
# cycling - Thursday 16 May, 2013
Pat McQuaid’s UCI nomination bid gets the nod from Swiss ahead of Irish EGM
“It has become clear that my nomination in Ireland has been politicised by a small group of people,” he said today.
# cycling - Tuesday 14 May, 2013
11 things you might not know about cycling in Ireland
Let’s settle this red light thing for once and for all.
# cycling - Sunday 12 May, 2013
Everything but the Ferg: Some of the week’s best sportswriting
Get the kettle on and check this lot out.
# cycling - Friday 10 May, 2013
‘Skins’ boss urges cycling chiefs not to back Pat McQuaid’s re-election bid
“For the sake of cycling, we don’t want to see the Swiss Cycling Federation opening what should be a locked door,” Jaimie Fuller said.
# cycling - Wednesday 8 May, 2013
This is what it feels like to sprint for over a kilometre and win a stage of the Giro
There lad looks tired there.
# cycling - Friday 3 May, 2013
Paul Kimmage in a ‘black hole’ as questions raised about missing defence fund money
The Irish journalist says he’s been devastated by the news.
Lance Armstrong doping ring to be investigated in Spain
Spanish authorities have opened a probe into those mentioned in the now famous USADA report.
# cycling - Wednesday 1 May, 2013
Paul Kimmage devastated as defence fund reportedly ‘disappeared’
The cycling world had rallied behind the Irish journalist when he faced a UCI law suit.
# cycling - Tuesday 30 April, 2013
Doping case doctor Fuentes sentenced to one year in prison in Spain
The infamous doctor was found guilty of endangering public health by administering blood transfusions to top cyclists.
# cycling - Monday 29 April, 2013
Cycling: Pat McQuaid’s presidential nomination declared void
Cycling Ireland have reportedly made the move as, “the rules for holding meetings may not have been rigidly adhered to.”
# cycling - Saturday 27 April, 2013
10 things we learned from Paul Kimmage’s interview on Marian
The former cyclist and acclaimed journalist was on the RTE Radio 1 show earlier today.
# cycling - Wednesday 24 April, 2013
End game for Lance Armstrong as US Justice Department says he was ‘unjustly enriched’
Federal officials laid out their case against the shamed cyclist.
# cycling - Tuesday 23 April, 2013
Greg LeMond: ‘no vendetta’ against former friend Lance Armstrong
The Tour de France legend says he doesn’t “rejoice” in the downfall of the man that pushed him out of cycling.
# cycling - Friday 19 April, 2013
How the bad guys live: Fancy a peek around Lance Armstrong’s new $4.3M house?
But remember, kids. Cheaters never prosper… okay maybe a little.
# cycling - Thursday 18 April, 2013
Lance Armstrong manager hails cycling’s ‘new era’
Everything’s grand now according to Johan Bruyneel.
# cycling - Wednesday 17 April, 2013
Ireland’s Dan Martin pipped for a podium place at the Flèche Wallonne
Martin’s hopes of a top-three finish in the Belgian classic were hampered by a puncture 20 kilometres from home.
# cycling - Tuesday 16 April, 2013
Cycling Ireland board member resigns after opposing Pat McQuaid nomination
Anthony Moran was the Vice-President of Cycling Ireland and has been a board member since 2009.
# cycling - Monday 15 April, 2013
Have you seen David O’Doherty explain how Lance Armstrong ruined everything?
‘He ruined one of my top 5 greatest things’, says the DOD
# cycling - Saturday 13 April, 2013
UCI President Pat McQuaid secures nomination for third term
Cycling Ireland have stood by their man, but want to see some big changes at September’s World Congress.
# cycling - Thursday 11 April, 2013
Lance Armstrong sells his Austin estate
The disgraced former cyclist has cashed in on his luxury Texas home.
# cycling - Monday 8 April, 2013
# cycling - Sunday 7 April, 2013
Sports Film Of The Week: Rising From The Ashes
The story of Rwanda’s national cycling team. It’s a lot better than it sounds.
# cycling - Thursday 4 April, 2013
Lance Armstrong forced to pull out of swimming return
The disgraced cyclist planned to take part in a regional swimming event.
# cycling - Wednesday 3 April, 2013
Lance Armstrong set to make sporting return
However, the disgraced athlete will compete in swimming rather than cycling.
# cycling - Tuesday 2 April, 2013
Cyclist Peter Sagan issues video apology for pinching podium girl’s bum
The 23-year-old is sorry for an offence caused.
Dublin hurler set for 1,100km cycle to raise money for heart charities
Cormac Ryan, who has a pacemaker implanted on his chest, sets off around Ireland on Friday as part of a four-man team to raise awareness.
Operation Puerto: Trial to reach conclusion today
Eufemiano Fuentes is one of five accused of ‘endangering public health’ by their involvement in doping.
# cycling - Monday 25 March, 2013
Staying power: Martin credits team for ‘home’ win at Volta a Catalunya
‘I’m extremely proud to bring this victory home for myself and for Ireland,’ said the elated 26-year-old.
# cycling - Sunday 24 March, 2013
Job done: Daniel Martin wins the Volta a Catalunya
Ireland’s Garmin rider maintained the healthy lead he took into today’s final stage.
# cycling - Saturday 23 March, 2013
Daniel Martin increases his Volta a Catalunya lead
The Garmin Sharp rider holds a 17 second lead with just one stage remaining.
# cycling - Friday 22 March, 2013
Ireland’s Daniel Martin extends his lead at the Volta a Catalunya
Martin now leads by 14 seconds from Spain’s Joaquin Rodriguez ahead of tomorrow’s penultimate stage.
# cycling - Thursday 21 March, 2013
Dan Martin breaks away to win in Catalonia, takes general classificiation lead
The Irishman put in an impressive performance to win the mountain stage.
# cycling - Wednesday 20 March, 2013
US anti-doping chiefs expecting full Lance Armstrong confession
‘Lance keeps talking about how he cares about the sport, and I have a belief that if you care about the sport you’ll ultimately do the right thing.’






















































