Young cyclists fell ill after using caffeine supplements

Cycling Ireland has warned against the “inappropriate consumption of caffeinated substances” before, during, or after youth and junior bike races after a number of young cyclists took ill at an event in Cork last weekend.

The governing body was alerted to two incidents involving U14 and U16 cyclists, one of whom required hospital treatment.

Both riders have made a full recovery, though there was concern for their welfare when they suffered adverse reactions at the races which took place over the May bank-holiday weekend.