Aug
26
From Sportive Rider To a Podium in Paris
By Philippa Ryder
Flying The Flag
Gay Community News (GCN) published a short notice in their February issue from Team Ireland about ...
Aug
26
Mallorca 312 – April 2022
The Mallorca 312, Europe’s longest amateur sportive, will take in April 2022.
Shorter routes are also available.Secure your ...
Aug
22
What is the bonk?
In cycling terms, the bonk is the cycling equivalent of ‘hitting the wall’ in a marathon.
Also called ‘The hunger knock’, ...
Jul
26
Get Your Mojo Working
Losing your motivation mid-way through the cycling season is apparently quite a common thing.
Despite starting out the year with the ...
Jun
12
Marmotte Sportive 2020 New Date Announced
How do you fancy climbing four of the most famous climbs used in the Tour De France?
The Marmotte Alps Sportive – taking ...
May
30
New Guide to Cycling In Ireland
Author, publisher and keen cyclist David Flanagan has produced a book which, he says, documents the best cycling Ireland has to offer.
He’s ...
May
02
Ride in the Sun with Sean Kelly
You don’t want to miss this. Ride in Mallorca this October and escape the winter blues.
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The tour is for those ...
Apr
10
How To Pedal Like a Pro by Paddy Doran
Paddy Doran, High performance cycling coach and tutor. Trainer to multiple winner of Ras Tailteann, Ras Mumhan, Tour of Ulster, ...
Apr
04
Mont Ventoux Challenge
You’ve completed all the usual events on home soil and you’re looking for something a little bit different, a new challenge.
Mont ...
Mar
20
Rás Tailtean
One Saturday afternoon in September 1953, 52 riders lined up for the start of the first Rás. As they took to the roads, the concept ...
Mar
02
What To Expect on Your First Sportive
So, you’ve bought the bike and all the gear, you’ve achieved a reasonable level of fitness and competence on the bike and the ...
Dec
19
Achieve Your Cycling Goals With Coach Paddy Doran
Paddy Doran is a level 3 cycling Ireland coach and Level 2 Coach tutor. A former Cycling Ireland Coach of the year and Coaching ...