...#MeganArmitage #ProCycling #CyclingLife #EFEducationOatly #IrishCycling #RoadCycling #WomenInSports #CyclingCommunity #ParisOlympics #NationalChampionships #UCIWomensCycling #VueltaExtremadura #ArkèaProCycling #TourDownUnder #CyclingRetirement Source link Megan Armitage, a prominent Irish cyclist who represented Ireland at the Paris Olympics and was a key rider for the professional team EF Education-Oatly, has announced her decision to step away from professional cycling. Her departure is effective as of March 31st, with her removal from the team’s roster taking place on April 1st.

...#LaraGillespie #GrandTourDebut #VueltaFemenina2025 #IrishCycling #RoadToVuelta #CyclingStars #TrackToRoad #IrishCyclingShine #VueltaFemenaleza #CyclingLegends #BarcelonaToCotobello #StageWins #CyclingGreatness #RoadCyclingTrials #VueltaSpectacle Source link Lara Gillespie, the rising star of Irish cycling, is set to make her Grand Tour debut at the Vuelta España Femenina by Carrefour (2.WWT), marking a significant milestone in her burgeoning career. The 23-year-old, who has already claimed a European track title this year and delivered a series of standout performances on the road, will embark on the seven-stage race starting in Barcelona on Sunday.

...#EddieDunbar #TirrenoAdriatico #Cycling #TimeTrial #TeamJaycoAlUla #BenHealy #FilippoGanna #ProCycling #Sprinters #GCRiders #IrishCycling #SamBennett #StageRacing #WorldTour #CyclingFans Source link Eddie Dunbar (Team Jayco AlUla) delivered an exceptional performance in the opening time trial of Tirreno Adriatico, a 11.5km pan-flat course in Lido di Camaiore, Italy. Despite the route favoring powerful riders rather than climbers like himself, Dunbar finished 13th, just 44 seconds behind stage winner Filippo Ganna (Ineos Grenadiers), who averaged an astonishing 56.174km/h.

Seth Dunwoody did not play a significant role in Monday’s U23 Men’s Time Trial World Championship, but the 20-year-old Irishman from Bahrain Victorious still made an impression. After completing his individual time trial, the lanky sprinter spoke in the mixed zone about the late Finlay Tarling. Dunw...

Can we call Ben Healy's third place at the World Championships a surprise? The 25-year-old Irishman has repeatedly shown glimpses of his talent in recent years, but in 2025, it will be impossible to ignore this fast rider. Healy seemed to feel right at home in the sweltering heat of Rwanda as the ra...

...#BenHealy #YellowJersey #TourDeFrance #CyclingChampion #StephenRoche #IrishCycling #StageWin #AggressiveRiding #CyclingHero #EFEducationEasyPost #PodiumMoment #CyclingLegends #MaillotJaune #MassifCentral #HardGrafte Source link Stephen Roche, the legendary Irish cyclist who won the Tour de France in 1987, has expressed his admiration for Ben Healy’s recent performances in this year’s Tour de France, describing the 24-year-old EF Education-EasyPost rider as “mesmerising” and “extraordinary.” Healy’s aggressive and dominant displays on stages 6 and 10, where he secured a stage win and took the coveted yellow jersey, left Roche “blown away.”

...#TourDeFrance #BenHealy #EFEducationEasyPost #Cycling #StageWin #HighMountain #CyclingNews #JonathanVaughters #TomPidcock #RichardCarapaz #MountainStages #CyclingInsights #ProCycling #RacePreparation #IrishCycling Source link Ben Healy, the rising star of EF Education-EasyPost, has been tipped by team boss Jonathan Vaughters for a potential stage win at the 2024 Tour de France. Despite the intense heat of July in France, which isn’t Healy’s preferred racing condition, Vaughters has revealed that the Irish rider has been diligently preparing to adapt to the challenging weather.

...#NationalChamps2025 #RoadRace #MensEliteU23 #CyclingIreland #RoryTownsend #YellowFurze #NavanRoadClub #CyclingResults #RoadCycling #CyclingCommunity #IrishCycling #Q36_5ProCycling #JamieMeehan #PatrickCasey #EliteCycling Source link The 2025 National Road Championships concluded with an exhilarating men’s elite and U23 road race in Co Meath, Ireland. The event, organized by Navan Road Club and Yellow Furze CC, featured a challenging 168.2km route that tested riders with six laps of a 25.3km circuit followed by a final 9.4km lap, finishing in Yellow Furze.

...#GravelEvents #CyclingIreland #Coillte #GravelGrinder #IrishCycling #EventPromoters #GravelRacing #CyclingCommunity #OffRoadCycling #GravelBikes #EventLicensing #CyclingNews #IrelandCycling #GravelEventApplication #CyclingIrelandApproval Source link Cycling Ireland and Coillte, the state-owned commercial forestry business, have reached an agreement that paves the way for gravel cycling events to be held in the Republic of Ireland. This development marks a significant step forward for gravel cycling enthusiasts and event organizers in the region.

...#GiroNextGen #AdamRafferty #SethDunwoody #IrishCycling #U23Cycling #CyclingVictory #GiroItalia #HagensBermanJayco #BahrainVictorious #BreakawayWin #CyclingTalent #ProCycling #RoadToPro #RisingStars #CyclingIreland Source link Irish cyclist Adam Rafferty secured a remarkable stage victory at the Giro Next Gen, the U23 version of the Giro d’Italia, just 24 hours after his compatriot Seth Dunwoody also claimed a win in the prestigious race. Riding for the Hagens Berman Jayco team, Rafferty’s triumph on the 153km stage from Fiorenzuola d’Arda to Gavi marked his first international UCI-ranked victory and a significant milestone in his cycling career.

...#TourOfTheMournes #Rathfriland2025 #CyclingRace #NewryWheelers #C1C2Race #CyclingResults #BanbridgeCC #CaldwellCycles #PhoenixCC #VGGlendale #C3Race #CyclingCommunity #Mournes2025 #IrishCycling #RaceDay Source link Tour of the Mourne 2024: A Thrilling Showcase of Cycling Talent in Rathfriland, Co. Down The 2024 edition of the Tour of the Mourne, held in the picturesque town of Rathfriland, Co. Down, once again delivered an exhilarating display of cycling prowess.

...#ConorMurphy #CyclingRecord #IrishCycling #TTChampion #ErnieMagwoodSeries #JuniorChampion #CyclingIreland #TimeTrial #CyclingHistory #RyanMullen #BallymenaTT #CyclingVictory #JuniorNationsCup #CyclingProgress #IrishRecordHolder Source link Conor Murphy, the reigning Irish junior time trial champion, has made headlines by breaking the Irish senior 10-mile time trial record, previously held by Ryan Mullen since 2014. Murphy, who rides for Caldwell Cycles domestically and the U19 Academy Région Sud powered by Giant when competing abroad, achieved this milestone at the opening round of the Ernie Magwood Series, promoted by Island Wheelers.

...#DarrenRafferty #TourDeRomandie #CyclingNews #TTStress #WardrobeMalfunction #EFEducationEasyPost #IrishCycling #PrologueDisaster #RaceRadioIssue #AeroSuitFail #CyclingChallenges #StageSetback #TDCycleRace #FinalTTShowdown #CyclingComeback Source link Darren Rafferty’s Tour de Romandie prologue got off to a chaotic and frustrating start due to a wardrobe malfunction just as he was about to begin his time trial. The Irish EF Education-EasyPost rider, who is also the reigning national road race champion, faced a series of issues in the start house that added unnecessary stress before his effort.

...#VeloPerformance #IrishCycling #CyclingLeinster #RutlandMeltonCiCLE #UCI1.2Race #IrishRiders #ProCycling #CyclingCommunity #TeamPBPerformance #U23Cycling #IrishDevelopmentCycling #RoadRace #CyclingEvent #EliteCycling #EpicCyclingDay Source link A group of thirteen Irish riders will take part in the 2024 RSS Rutland Melton CiCyLe Classic, a grueling 177-kilometer race in the UK. With a mix of experienced cyclists and promising young athletes, the event is known for its challenging terrain, featuring dirt roads, gravel sections, and rolling hills—before the riders face an expansive flat string towards the finish of the race.

...#DornanRásMumhan2025 #Stage3Results #MillstreetToKerrymansTable #CyclingRaceIreland #GeneralClassification #ClimbersClassification #PointsClassification #YoungRiderClassification #TeamClassification #IrishCycling #RaceResults2025 #KerrymansTableChallenge #119kmStage #StickyBottle #RoadRaceIreland Source link The Dornan Rás Mumhan 2025, held from April 18th to 21st, culminated in an exciting Stage 3 on Sunday, April 20th, with riders tackling a challenging 119km route from Millstreet to Kerryman’s Table. This stage, a pivotal part of the four-day race, saw intense competition across multiple classifications, including the…

...#ParisRoubaixFemmes #LaraGillespie #FionaMangan #IrishCycling #HellOfTheNorth #PaveRacing #TeamVismaLeaseABike #PaulineFerrandPrevot #LotteKopecky #LorenaWiebes #CyclingHeroes #ParisRoubaixDebuts #CyclingHistory #WomenInCycling #ZwiftRacing #CyclingLegends Source link Lara Gillespie (UAE Team ADQ) delivered a standout performance in her Paris-Roubaix Femmes avec Zwift debut, marking a significant milestone for Irish cycling. The 23-year-old showcased her growing talent by finishing in 18th place, just 3:26 behind winner Pauline Ferrand-Prévot (Visma | Lease a Bike).

...#IrishVeteranCyclists #JackWhitesWicklow #CyclingRaces #IVCARacing #IrishCycling #CyclingCommunity #RaceResults #WicklowCycling #BikeRacing #CyclingLife #VeteranCyclists #CyclingPassion #RaceDay #CyclingIreland #CyclingEvents Source link The Irish Veteran Cyclists’ Association (IVCA) hosted a series of races in Co. Wicklow, showcasing competitive cycling across various categories. The event featured five races, each with distinct groups categorized by color, highlighting the diversity and depth of veteran cycling talent in Ireland.

...#DillonCorkery #LaRoueTourangelle #CyclingFrance #IrishCycling #TopResult #CyclingSprint #ErlendBlikra #CyclingVictory #CyclingRace #CyclingHighlights #ProCycling #CyclingNews #CyclingVideo #CyclingPassion #CyclingCommunity Source link Dillon Corkery of St Michel-Preference Home-Auber 93 delivered another strong performance at La Roue Tourangelle Centre Val de Loire (1.1) in France, finishing 8th in a fiercely contested sprint. The 197km race, which ran from Chinon to Tours, saw Corkery navigate a physically demanding finale, showcasing his resilience and determination in a chaotic bunch sprint.

...#KillinchyGP2025 #CoDownCycling #KillinchyCC #C1Race #C2Race #C3Race #CyclingResults #IrishCycling #BanbridgeCC #SpellmanDublinPort #PhoenixCC #NorthDownCC #InspiredCycling #NewryWheelers #VCGlendale Source link The Killinchy Grand Prix, hosted by Killinchy CC in Co Down, took place on Saturday, April 29th, featuring a series of competitive races across multiple categories. The event saw a strong turnout from cyclists across Ireland, with notable performances in the C1, C2, and C3 races.

...#BoyneGrandPrix #RathkennyLouth #DroghedaWheelers #C1Race #C2Race #C3Race #CyclingEvents #IrishCycling #RaceResults #LeadingWoman #UnplacedJunior #CyclingCommunity #CyclingIreland #RaceDay #CyclingPassion Source link The Boyne Grand Prix, promoted by Drogheda Wheelers, took place on Saturday, March 8th in Rathkenny, Co. Louth, featuring a competitive day of cycling across three categories: C1, C2, and C3. The event attracted a strong field of riders from various clubs across Ireland, showcasing talent and determination across different race levels.