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Remco Evenepoel doubles up to mark Belgian national day in style
Remco Evenepoel doubles up to mark Belgian national day in style
Resplendent in the rainbow bands, the world time trial champion completed the 26km course in a time of 32 minutes 19 seconds, beating Tadej Pogacar by 28 seconds.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

CYCLING-TDF-2026-STAGE 11
Vingegaard’s and Pogacar’s night-time doping tests authorised by Paris judge
Night-time testing was introduced primarily to combat the use of micro-dosing of performance-enhancing products, a practice which allows only a short window for detection.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

CYCLING-TDF-2025-STAGE 15
Tadej Pogacar dominates in the mountains to power to 25th career Tour stage win
At the age of 27, the Slovenian is just 10 behind Mark Cavendish’s all-time record

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

Cycling Tour de France
Tim Merlier completes Tour de France treble after frantic end to stage 12
Several riders were taken out in a big crash inside the final 350 metres, with Fernando Gaviria and Wednesday’s stage winner Soren Waerenskjold among those to hit the deck

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

CYCLING-TDF-2026-STAGE 11
Soren Waerenskjold wins fastest ever Tour de France stage
The Norwegian followed an early move from Cees Bol inside the last few hundred metres of stage 11, getting several bike lengths ahead of the chasing pack and holding off the charge of Olav Kooij

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

64-year-old Kerry grandmother cycles naked through Cork for World Naked Bike Ride
64-year-old Kerry grandmother cycles naked through Cork for World Naked Bike Ride
Elayne Van Keulen says: 'I was very body conscious when I was younger. I’m confident now, however, because I know my body tells a story.'

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

Cycling Tour de France
Tim Merlier doubles up to win stage eight of Tour de France in sprint finish
In similar scenes to Friday’s stage into Bordeaux, Jasper Philipsen got a big leadout from Alpecin-Premier Tech team-mate Mathieu van der Poel but could not convert it into victory as Soudal-QuickStep’s Merlier came from way back to power his way to the line

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

2025 UEC Track Elite European Championships
Lara Gillespie learning to keep her cool as she makes Irish cycling history
Dealing with the heat during the Giro d'Italia was a struggle for Gillespie

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Clodagh Finn: Female cycling pioneers were told they risked ‘bicycle face’, but time has not removed barriers
Clodagh Finn: Female cycling pioneers were told they risked ‘bicycle face’, but time has not removed barriers
Alfonsina Strada is still the only woman to have taken part in the Giro d’Italia although, happily, a new generation of female professional cyclists are breaking through the many obstacles to shine nationally and internationally

Sat, 30 May, 2026

10 things we’ve learned from cycling 24,000km around the world
10 things we’ve learned from cycling 24,000km around the world
Cork journalist Ellie O’Byrne and her partner Mark Graham have cycled over 24,000km in 24 countries so far in their bid to circumnavigate the globe by bike. They’re currently pedalling across the US on their way home to Ireland

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Less than a quarter of journeys into Cork City made via sustainable methods
Less than a quarter of journeys into Cork City made via sustainable methods
75% of journeys into the city were by car, with just 23% via sustainable transport

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

Woman rides bicycle with basket along the banks of the Seine
Taoiseach says judge’s ‘nightmare’ comments about cyclists are wrong
Labour has lodged a Judicial Council complaint after a Dublin judge’s remarks on cyclists drew sharp political criticism

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

Woman rides bicycle with basket along the banks of the Seine
Judge's comments show bias against cyclists is 'deeply embedded' in Irish society
There are five actions we can take to save lives on our roads, if we choose to implement them

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

How tandem bikes are transforming life for people with visual impairments
How tandem bikes are transforming life for people with visual impairments
A chance meeting in Cork inspired Tralee woman Anne Kelliher to bring an inclusive tandem-cycling initiative to Kerry, transforming lives

Sun, 23 Nov, 2025

Protest against greenway CPOs at Leinster House this week
Protest against greenway CPOs at Leinster House this week
Rally will coincide with Oireachtas transport committee hearing from stakeholders including the IFA and the National Greenway Action Association

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

28th UEC Road Cycling European Championships 2022 - Men's Road Race
Sam Bennett to team up with Eddie Dunbar after joining Q36.5 Pro Cycling
The Waterford man (born in Belgium) has 10 Grand Tour stage victories and has the rare distinction of being among the select group of riders to have won stages in all three Grand Tours

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

2025 UCI Road World Championships
Ben Healy takes bronze for Ireland at the Road World Championships
Healy joins Stephen Roche, Shay Elliott and Sean Kelly as the fourth Irish rider to win a medal in the elite men’s road race at a World Championships.

Sun, 28 Sep, 2025

Eddie Dunbar 20/5/2020
Eddie Dunbar moves to Q36.5 to reach full Grand Tour potential
Cork cyclist Eddie Dunbar will join the Q36.5 in 2026, aiming for more success on Grand Tours.

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

Planning granted to upgrade key cycling and pedestrian route for Passage West
Planning granted to upgrade key cycling and pedestrian route for Passage West
Planning permission has been granted to upgrade a key cycling and pedestrian route for Passage West, which the council has said will improve the health of residents and boost tourism in the area.

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

CYCLING-TDF-2025-STAGE 10
Ben Healy on Irish Tour history: 'This yellow jersey is unbelievable.' 
The Bastille Day stage of the 2025 Tour de France ended with an Irishman in yellow

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

Viaduct the 'most challenging section' of South Kerry greenway to build 
Viaduct the 'most challenging section' of South Kerry greenway to build 
No section of the greenway will open this year, according to Kerry County Council

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

Bike to college scheme to be introduced in the budget
Bike to college scheme to be introduced in the budget
Minister says initiative will help Ireland to meet its 2030 carbon reduction targets

Sun, 02 Mar, 2025

2025 UEC Track Elite European Championships
Lara Gillespie: ‘I am known as a nomad on my team. I'm a bit more chaotic than other cyclists because of where I am from’
Gillespie was speaking before she made history last Thursday as the first Irish cyclist to win an elite title at the European track championships

Sat, 15 Feb, 2025

Katie-George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly arrive home 9/9/2024
Ireland win Gold and Bronze in Women’s B Road Race at UCI Road and Para-cycling World Championships
“To have two Irish bikes on the podium, us and then Eve and Josie, it was just textbook," said Katie-George Dunleavy.

Wed, 25 Sep, 2024

Popular blueway's links to river-trading, the GAA, and an 'American invasion'
Popular blueway's links to river-trading, the GAA, and an 'American invasion'
From towpaths and barges to tourists and fun, the Tipperary Blueway has a colourful history writes John G O'Dwyer

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

CYCLING-TDF-2024-STAGE18
S Cathal Dennehy: Carbon monoxide inhalation the latest marginal gain in pro cycling
The practice is perfectly legal but that is likely to change, and there’s a clear precedent when it comes to athletes inhaling small amounts of potentially deadly gases.

Mon, 16 Sep, 2024

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games - Day 7 - Para Cycling Road
Dunlevy unparalleled in enduring time trial 'sufferfest'
“If I am not in a world of pain and am not falling off the bike at the finish, I haven't worked hard enough.” 

Thu, 05 Sep, 2024

Linda Kelly and Katie-George Dunlevy celebrate winning gold 4/9/2024
Katie-George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly win Ireland's first gold of Paris Paralympics
It's Ireland's fifth medal overall. 

Wed, 04 Sep, 2024

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games - Day 4 - Para Cycling Track
Dunlevy aims for seventh Paralympic medal, this time without usual partner
On a busy afternoon for the Irish Para cycling contingent, Richael Timothy wheels out in the C1-3 individual time trial, with Ronan Grimes competing in the C4 individual time trial.

Wed, 04 Sep, 2024

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games - Day 4 - Para Cycling Track
'We will have a special bond forever' - Dunlevy and McCrystal end partnership on high
“My dad is crying his eyes out. It makes me very grateful to see my parents cry, I don't see them cry very often.” 

Sun, 01 Sep, 2024

Decade-long wait for greenway crossing at Cork accident blackspot 
Decade-long wait for greenway crossing at Cork accident blackspot 
Campaign spokesperson described delay as disappointing as people have been asking for a safe crossing point for years.

Wed, 28 Aug, 2024

New indoor velodrome to open its doors in Limerick by 2027
New indoor velodrome to open its doors in Limerick by 2027
The availability of two facilities will negate the need for Ireland’s international track cyclists to spend vast amounts of time training abroad.

Wed, 28 Aug, 2024

Michael Moynihan: When a pedestrian is killed, should we blame the traffic engineer?
S Michael Moynihan: When a pedestrian is killed, should we blame the traffic engineer?
The basic elements of road design can contribute to danger on roads

Thu, 15 Aug, 2024

Saddling up while stripping off: Couple on their passion for naked bike rides 
Saddling up while stripping off: Couple on their passion for naked bike rides 
Pair reveal what attracts them to cycling in the nude ahead of an upcoming meeting with the lord mayor of Cork

Sat, 10 Aug, 2024

Lara Gillespie, Mia Griffin,Kelly Murphy and Alice Sharpe 6/8/2024
Quartet make Irish cycling history as they narrowly miss out on progression
"We have a Whatsapp group with our fitness coach and it's called '4:12', that's been the target on the dartboard. To work together and see that through is really amazing."

Tue, 06 Aug, 2024

Team Ireland Paris 2024 Team Announcement – Cycling
S Personality and telepathy as important as pace in the velodrome 
It’s the first time an Irish squad has scaled such heights and if this progression comes with pressure, then the serene cyclist is hiding it nicely.

Tue, 06 Aug, 2024

Ben Healy after the race 2/8/2024
Healy 'super proud' after Ireland best ever Olympic cycling finish
Healy had held the solo lead with 28km to race.

Sat, 03 Aug, 2024

Irish Examiner view: HSE treatment of medical equipment is sickening
Irish Examiner view: HSE treatment of medical equipment is sickening
The dumping of walking aids behind a building, at the mercy of all weathers, is a terrible waste of resources but past experience of HSE errors suggests it is unlikely that anyone will be held responsible

Fri, 02 Aug, 2024

Tour de France race for glory wide open with stars suffering setbacks
Tour de France race for glory wide open with stars suffering setbacks
This year there are big questions to ask of all the primary contenders.

Wed, 26 Jun, 2024

Irish Rail defends peak-time bike ban on Cork commuter lines
Irish Rail defends peak-time bike ban on Cork commuter lines
Warning signs go up — even as Bike Week events all over the country promote cycling as a commuting option

Mon, 13 May, 2024

Letters to the editor: I am still pursuing justice after the Dublin and Monaghan bombings
Letters to the editor: I am still pursuing justice after the Dublin and Monaghan bombings
Tom Cooper feels fortunate not to have lost any family members in the four 1974 bombings — but he seeks justice for a close friend who lost her life in the deadly terrorist attack

Sat, 11 May, 2024

'Offending' street light in bike lane to be removed
'Offending' street light in bike lane to be removed
Engineers overseeing the scheme stressed the work was not finished, and the stretch with the two 'offending' street poles was not open for use

Fri, 10 May, 2024

Road safety groups declare no confidence in RSA following spate of deaths
Road safety groups declare no confidence in RSA following spate of deaths
Coalition of 28 road safety advocacy bodies claims authority is 'no longer fit for purpose' 

Fri, 05 Apr, 2024

Letters to the Editor: New stretch of greenway is a welcome boost to our wellbeing
Letters to the Editor: New stretch of greenway is a welcome boost to our wellbeing
One reader expresses his delight with Ireland's latest stretch of greenway, while others write about topics including the recent referenda, sustainability, and conflict in the Middle East

Fri, 15 Mar, 2024

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